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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>

OpenResort Name	3 Day Snowfall72h	3 Day Snow Forecast3 Day Snow Forecast	Base DepthBase	Open TrailsTrails	Open Lifts
Belleayre2 hours ago	0" -	0.6" -	36-90" Machine Groomed	48/62 86% Open	6/8 -
Bristol Mountain9 hours ago	0" -	0.2" -	6-18" Variable Conditions	23/40 58% Open	2/7 -
Gore Mountain4 hours ago	0" -	1" -	6-30" Machine Groomed	56/108 82% Open	11/14 -
Greek Peak9 hours ago	0" -	0.8" -	14-42" Variable Conditions	11/55 20% Open	2/8 -
Holiday Valley9 hours ago	0" -	0.4" -	20-40" Variable Conditions	13/60 23% Open	4/13 -
Holimont Ski Area9 hours ago	0" -	0.4" -	24-48" Spring Snow	40/55 75% Open	4/8 -
Hunter Mountain9 hours ago	0" -	0" -	48" Variable Conditions	25/68 46% Open	4/12 -
McCauley Mountain Ski Center9 hours ago	0" -	2" -	0-18" Machine Groomed	13/23 52% Open	2/5 -
Song Mountain9 hours ago	0" -	0.6" -	14-40" Machine Groomed	14/24 58% Open	2/5 -
West Mountain9 hours ago	0" -	0" -	24-36" Variable Conditions	27/35 77% Open	4/5 -
Whiteface Mountain Resort8 hours ago	0" -	2" -	23-39" Wet Snow	58/95 61% Open	- -
Windham Mountain11 hours ago	0" -	0" -	25-48" Spring Snow	24/54 44% Open	3/9 -
Woods Valley Ski Area9 hours ago	0" -	1" -	12-32" Variable Conditions	11/21 52% Open	4/6 -

Weekends OnlyResort Name	3 Day Snowfall72h	3 Day Snow Forecast3 Day Snow Forecast	Base DepthBase	Open TrailsTrails	Open Lifts
Catamount11 hours ago	0" -	0.6" -	12-18" Variable Conditions	0/44 -	- -
Plattekill Mountain6 days ago	- -	- -	12-24" Packed Powder	12/38 32% Open	2/4 -
Royal Mountain Ski Area11 hours ago	0" -	2" -	36" Packed Powder	0/29 -	- -
Snow Ridge11 hours ago	0" -	1" -	12-24" Spring Snow	0/33 -	- -

Temporarily ClosedResort Name	3 Day Snowfall72h	3 Day Snow Forecast3 Day Snow Forecast	Base DepthBase	Open TrailsTrails	Open Lifts
Thunder Ridge11 hours ago	0" -	0" -	10-28" -	- -	- -
Titus Mountain11 hours ago	0" -	3" -	12-18" -	- -	- -

ClosedResort Name	Open DatesOpening
Brantling Ski Slopes2 weeks ago	Dec 19 -
Buffalo Ski Club Ski Area4 days ago	Dec 19 -
Dry Hill Ski Area2 weeks ago	Dec 02 -
Holiday Mountain4 days ago	Dec 19 -
Hunt Hollow Ski Club2 weeks ago	Dec 12 -
Kissing Bridge4 days ago	Dec 26 -
Labrador Mt.2 weeks ago	Dec 11 -
Maple Ski Ridge2 weeks ago	Dec 12 -
Mount Peter Ski Area4 days ago	Dec 05 -
Oak Mountain4 days ago	Dec 12 -
Peek'n Peak3 days ago	Dec 05 -
Swain7 hours ago	Dec 20 -
Willard Mountain4 days ago	Dec 16 -

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