About Ellicottville

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1948, produces and manages 18 festivals and events, serving as the catalyst for ever-increasing tourism to the Ellicottville region. Ellicottville is ranked as one of the most sought-after destinations for year-round adventure. There are over 1.7 million annual visitors from Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Southern Ontario and beyond!

A strong sense of community and pride is tangible here in Ellicottville. Soak up our down-to-earth hospitality, 19th Century charm and friendly atmosphere while you discover the plethora of attractions our community has to offer for individuals of all ages and interests.

If it's social interaction you're looking for, you'd be hard pressed to find a better spot to enjoy a beverage or dance the night away in our legendary nightlife scene. From bistro to disco, craft winery to locally-brewed beer and distilled products, Irish to down-home American; each of our many fine establishments has a personality of its own.

"An Outdoor Lover's Paradise." - USA Today

"Arriving there is like driving into a greeting card, authenticated by the fact that it's on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places." - Canada's National Post

"Ellicottville, NY may have found the perfect formula for making sure the fun times never stop at this picturesque resort town." - Toronto Sun

"One of the 'Top Adventure Towns in North America.'" - National Geographic Traveler Magazine

“…a flock of newly groomed trails, posh condo hotels and hearty restaurants and breweries have turned a sleepy town into the Aspen of the East." - New Yorker Magazine

"Ellicottville is also an extremely welcoming town with a big heart that offers a lot of unique experiences." - The Hamilton Spectator