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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
Holiday Mountain21 minutes ago	Mar 15 -	0" -	15-20" Spring Snow	10/16 63% Open
Maple Ski Ridge26 minutes ago	Mar 15 -	0" -	6-48" Packed Powder	10/11 91% Open
Mount Peter Ski Area31 minutes ago	Mar 15 -	0" -	40-52" Variable Conditions	6/17 35% Open
Buffalo Ski Club Ski Area27 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	32" Packed Powder	6/43 14% Open
Dry Hill Ski Area22 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	4" -	15" Machine Groomed	7/7 29% Open
Hunt Hollow Ski Club29 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	18-30" Spring Snow	4/19 21% Open
Kissing Bridge15 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	1" -	12-78" Spring Snow	4/39 10% Open
Labrador Mt.28 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	3" -	26-68" Spring Snow	20/23 39% Open
Oak Mountain8 hours ago	Mar 22 -	2" -	24-42" Packed Powder	11/22 50% Open
Peek'n Peak25 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	6-24" Machine Groomed	7/26 27% Open
Plattekill Mountain12 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	12-24" Packed Powder	14/38 37% Open
Thunder Ridge21 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	12-38" Variable Conditions	19/30 63% Open
Titus Mountain25 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	2" -	14-29" Machine Groomed	16/53 30% Open
Willard Mountain23 minutes ago	Mar 22 -	0" -	24-30" Wet Snow	9/16 75% Open
Greek Peak18 minutes ago	Mar 29 -	1" -	20-50" Variable Conditions	24/55 44% Open
McCauley Mountain Ski Center15 minutes ago	Mar 29 -	6" -	24-30" Spring Snow	17/23 74% Open
Song Mountain14 minutes ago	Mar 29 -	0" -	26-68" Variable Conditions	14/24 58% Open
Swain22 hours ago	Mar 29 -	0" -	20-40" Machine Groomed	17/35 49% Open
Windham Mountain13 minutes ago	Mar 29 -	0" -	52" Machine Groomed	32/54 69% Open
Bristol Mountain18 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	18-36" Variable Conditions	23/40 58% Open
Catamount23 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	18-24" Variable Conditions	26/44 89% Open
Holiday Valley19 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	2" -	24-52" Spring Snow	27/60 45% Open
Hunter Mountain17 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	69" Variable Conditions	46/68 66% Open
Royal Mountain Ski Area28 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	0" -	48" Variable Conditions	27/29 93% Open
Snow Ridge20 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	12" -	12-24" Spring Snow	32/33 97% Open
West Mountain24 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	1" -	60-70" Variable Conditions	33/35 94% Open
Woods Valley Ski Area20 minutes ago	Apr 05 -	4" -	16-32" Variable Conditions	15/21 71% Open
Belleayre6 hours ago	Apr 12 -	1" -	60-100" Machine Groomed	49/62 87% Open
Gore Mountain22 hours ago	Apr 12 -	0" -	6-36" Variable Conditions	62/108 87% Open
Holimont Ski Area17 minutes ago	Apr 12 -	1" -	24-50" Variable Conditions	43/55 78% Open
Whiteface Mountain Resort50 minutes ago	Apr 19 -	3" -	23-39" Packed Powder	69/95 73% Open
Brantling Ski Slopes1 day ago	Closed -	0" -	- -	- -

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