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Holiday Valley

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Holiday Valley - Mardi Gras Top

Holiday Valley - Morning Star Top

 Tannenbaum

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<p>Located in Western New York, Holiday Valley ski resort is a year-round outdoor playground, providing varied terrain for skiers and boarders as well as golfing, an adventure park, ziplines, spa services and more. The resort is designed to be appropriate for visitors of all ages and is a go-to for families. Close to major East Coast areas, including Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Toronto, it&rsquo;s the perfect local getaway.</p>
<h2>Where Is Holiday Valley Ski Resort Located?</h2>
<p>The best airport to fly into is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), which is about an hour from the ski resort. You can take a taxi or a shuttle to Holiday Valley. By car, the resort is 2 hours from Rochester, New York; 3 hours from Toronto, Ontario; and 45 minutes from Jamestown, New York.</p>

Lodging available for approximately 2,000 people.  A slopeside 102-room inn featuring a heated indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna.  Over 300 area condominiums, townhouses, and ski lodges are in Ellicottville, including the Wyngate Hotel. Several bed and breakfasts are within a two-mile radius.

<h3>Breakfast</h3>
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<li>With its exposed-brick interior and quality, hearty breakfast, you won&rsquo;t regret stopping by Dina&rsquo;s before taking your first run. 15 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731</li>
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<h3>Lunch</h3>
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<li>Located close to the slopes, Slopeside Bar &amp; BBQ offers good food at decent prices for a resort. 6089 US-219, Ellicottville, NY 14731</li>
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<h3>Dinner</h3>
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<li>Monroe St. Brick &amp; Brew offers hungry patrons hand-made, brick-oven pizzas as well as comfort food favorites like bread sticks and wings. 21 Monroe Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731</li>
<li><span>John Harvard&rsquo;s gives guests the best views while dining in Ellicottville. Located within The Tamarack Club at the resort, John Harvard&rsquo;s has a diverse menu that will have options for everyone in your party.&nbsp;<span>6447 Holiday Valley Rd,&nbsp;Ellicottville, NY 14731</span></span></li>
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<h3>Apr&egrave;s/Nightlife</h3>
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<li>The Gin Mill is a local institution, having been open since 1976. There&rsquo;s often live music during the afternoon and evenings. 20 Washington Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731</li>
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<h3>Terrain</h3>
<p>Holiday Valley has 60 trails nearly evenly broken out by the different ability levels over its 290 acres. It receives 180 inches of snow, which is enhanced by snowmaking on 95% of the terrain with over 600 snowguns, including over 230 automated snowguns. It has five terrain parks, including the beginner-intermediate Mardi Gras Rail Park and the main terrain park, Fiddler&rsquo;s Elbow. There&rsquo;s also a boardercross course on Moonshadow.</p>
<p>The resort offers a summit of 2,250 feet (base elevation 1,500) with a vertical rise of 750 feet. Thirty-nine trails are open for night skiing, and all areas are serviced by a total of 13 lifts, moving up 23,850 per hour.</p>

<p><span>Beginners to Holiday Valley Ski Resort should stick to the Creekside Lodge beginner center, which is near the Holiday Valley Lodge. You can also rent equipment or take lessons here. The other beginner area is near the Tannenbaum Lodge. If you&rsquo;re interested in cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, you can take advantage of the trails near the golf course or the ridge line. Photographers often take photos near the top of Mardi Gras if you want some action shots of your day. Day lockers and overnight equipment storage is available at the Holiday Valley Lodge.</span></p>
<p><span>If you are looking to get away from Holiday Valley's slopes for a while, the Town of Ellicottville has a lot to offer, from antiquing to historical walking tours of the town to galleries and artist studios. Less than an hour and a half from the town is Niagara Falls, which is well worth a day trip. The area is also home to many different events, including a beer and wine festival, live music, half marathons and more.</span></p>

Resort Name	Projected closing date	Snowfall	Base Depth	Open Trails
Brantling Ski Slopes	Mar 15 -	- -	- -	- -
Holiday Mountain1 hour ago	Mar 15 -	0" -	15-20" Variable Conditions	10/16 63% Open
Maple Ski Ridge1 hour ago	Mar 15 -	0" -	8-48" Packed Powder	10/11 91% Open
Mount Peter Ski Area1 hour ago	Mar 15 -	0" -	40-50" Variable Conditions	14/17 82% Open
Buffalo Ski Club Ski Area5 hours ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	68" -	- -
Dry Hill Ski Area1 hour ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	15" Powder	7/7 100% Open
Hunt Hollow Ski Club47 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	18-30" Variable Conditions	13/19 68% Open
Kissing Bridge1 hour ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	12-78" Variable Conditions	34/39 87% Open
Labrador Mt.5 hours ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	34-78" Powder	23/23 39% Open
Oak Mountain5 hours ago	Mar 22 -	1" -	18-38" Wet Snow	21/22 95% Open
Peek'n Peak20 hours ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	12-36" Machine Groomed	15/26 58% Open
Plattekill Mountain16 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	24-36" Packed Powder	38/38 100% Open
Thunder Ridge59 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	18-46" Packed Powder	22/30 73% Open
Titus Mountain52 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	24-30" Machine Groomed	37/53 70% Open
Willard Mountain1 hour ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	18-24" Packed Powder	12/16 100% Open
Greek Peak1 hour ago	Mar 29 -	0" -	30-58" Powder	32/55 78% Open
McCauley Mountain Ski Center51 minutes ago	Mar 29 -	0" -	26-32" Variable Conditions	21/23 91% Open
Song Mountain48 minutes ago	Mar 29 -	0" -	34-78" Powder	24/24 100% Open
Swain46 minutes ago	Mar 29 -	0" -	25-40" Wet Snow	25/35 71% Open
Windham Mountain46 minutes ago	Mar 29 -	0" -	24-52" Variable Conditions	44/54 83% Open
Bristol Mountain53 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	20-40" Packed Powder	40/40 100% Open
Catamount54 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	18-24" Variable Conditions	39/44 89% Open
Holiday Valley56 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	24-52" Variable Conditions	50/60 83% Open
Hunter Mountain1 hour ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	69" Variable Conditions	48/68 57% Open
Royal Mountain Ski Area5 hours ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	48" Variable Conditions	27/29 93% Open
Snow Ridge1 hour ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	24-48" Packed Powder	22/33 51% Open
West Mountain53 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	60-70" Packed Powder	33/35 94% Open
Woods Valley Ski Area1 hour ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	16-32" Packed Powder	20/21 95% Open
Belleayre8 hours ago	Apr 12 -	0" -	60-100" Machine Groomed	55/62 92% Open
Gore Mountain35 minutes ago	Apr 12 -	2" -	12-48" Machine Groomed	69/108 87% Open
Holimont Ski Area1 hour ago	Apr 12 -	0" -	35-59" Variable Conditions	50/55 85% Open
Whiteface Mountain Resort4 hours ago	Apr 19 -	0" -	26-40" Spring Snow	91/95 96% Open

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