“The Village” of Ellicottville, although it is only 1 square mile, is full of fun, activities, shops, restaurants and history to please folks of all ages and interests.

Stroll down the main streets and you’ll find a genuinely friendly place. Soak up the down-to-earth hospitality and discover a unique collection of fine restaurants, one-of-a-kind shops, a microbrewery and intriguing galleries. The Nannen Arboretum is a relaxing retreat where you can view unique trees and shrubs or contemplate nature. Ellicottville’s 19th century charm is lovingly preserved in its homes and historic buildings that sit on quiet tree lined streets.

In downtown Ellicottville you’ll find a great variety of very special shops…Indonesian imports at Gado Gado; unique toys and gifts for all ages at Kazoo II; natural soaps, foods and health related items at Nature’s Remedy; gifts and cards at Alexandra’s and even a store dedicated to just socks, The Purple Doorknob! There is an impressive lineup of high quality specialty ski and snowboard shops plus many more. Ellicottville is truly a shopper’s delight, and not one chain store among them!

Ellicottville is a quintessential small town, and by tradition many of the stores are open from 10AM to 6PM. Here’s a list of stores that are open later: Watson’s Chocolates until 9PM Monday through Saturday. Ellicottville Spirits Monday through Thursday until 8PM, Friday and Saturday until 10PM. Nature’s Remedy, Gado Gado, Alexandra’s Friday and Saturday until 7PM.

But if it’s social interaction you’re looking for, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better spot than Ellicottville to whet your whistle or dance the night away. From bistro to disco, from Italian to down-home American, each of our many fine establishments has a personality all its own.