Shops & Boutiques

Stroll down main street in downtown Ellicottville and you will step back in time. You will find many fine restaurants, café’s, jewelry stores, specialty shops, beverage stores, sweets, apparel, sports equipment, grocery store and more with fantasic window displace, street side seating and great selections. Less than a 1 mile walk from many vacation homes to enjoy the 1800's brick buildings, tree lined streets, gazebo, clock tower and small town charm. Spend the afternoon shopping and enjoy lunch or dinner at a local restaurant.

Aardvark Home Furnishing has a variety of design styles, including country lodge, classic, vintage, urban and contemporary. Aardvark also offers Interior Decorating Services and Consultations by Elisa Hughey.

Aadrvark is located at 25 Washington Steet Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open Saturday and Sunday generally from 11 AM to 5 PM. Call for hours at 716 699-6092.

Alexandra Gifts has an eclectic collection of handcrafted jewelry, hand painted glassware, gifts, pottery, books, frames, cards, stationary, party ware and toys for all ages. Create an atmosphere with an array of scented candles, incense and aromatic bath and beauty treatments.

They are located at 10 Washington Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 7 days a week. Call for hours at 716 699-5621.

Ava Grace Fashions is a womens boutique with fashonable dresses, rompers, tops, leggings, intemates, jewelry, bags, footware, home items, bath & body and gifts. The owner is drawn to the story behind the creation of each one of the products that they sell. They carry women's clothes from extra small to 3X. They also carry uniquely designed home products

They are located at 23 Jefferson St. Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are generally open 7 days a week 11 AM to 5:30 PM. Call for hours at 716 699-1105.

Betsy's Consignment is a high end consignments for men, women and children. Fine clothing, books, sporting goods, jewelry, house wares, AVON and more. One of the most unique stores. Patterned after Aspen's best consignment shop.

Betsy's is located at 34 W. Washington Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 7 days a week 12 PM to 4 PM. Call for hours at 716 699-6131.

Blue Collar Workware (BCW) a family owned and operated business that offers the highest quality products for workwear needs. They specialize in safety-toe footwear and flame resistant (FR) clothing. They carry all kinds of footware for men and woman, along with appaeal for all seasons. Some of the brands are Carhartt, Thorogood, Carolina, Merrell, Keen, Georgia Boot and more.

Stop by the Ellicottville location or order online. BCW is located at 24 Washington St Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open Tuesday through Sunday, generally from 10 AM to 5 PM. Call for hours at 716 244-2026.

Daff Dry Goods has dry goods, boots, shoes, apparel, accessories, footwear and blankets to live in casual, classic, timeless comfort! Their products are inspired by their travels and include western landscapes, ski, and ocean getaways have been intertwined with laughter and strong friendships. They offer you clothing inspirations and illustrations that fuse classic, comfort, confident, distinct, charismatic style.

Daff is located at 17 E Washington Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 7 days a week, generally 10 AM to 5 PM. Call for hours and information at 716 699-2293.

Ellicottville Quilts features a large selection of the finest 100% cotton fabrics for quilt making, clothing and home decorating. Books, patterns, notions and supplies for quilt making. Classes for all levels of quilters. A variety of USA made quilts, wall hangings and quilt related gifts. Polar fleece too!

They are open generally Thurday through Sunday, from 11 AM to 5 PM. They are located at 19 S. Jefferson Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. Call for days and hours at 716-699-1105.

Gado Gado has unique women’s and children’s clothing , hand painted textiles, accessories, antiques, silver and beaded jewelry, handcrafted candles and lighting, unusual home furnishings, incense, world music, and a variety of gift ideas from around the world. Free trade store and always has something new. Stop in and see the latest imports from across the globe.

They are generally open 7 days a week (seasonal days apply), from 10 AM to 6 PM. They are located at 26 Monroe St Ellicottville, NY 14731 in the heart to downtown Ellicottville. Call for hours at 716 699-2128.

GI Threads is a clothing company that sells women’s clothing and gift boutique with effortless and trendy pieces for everyone. The store sells dresses, capris, shorts, hats, pants, jewelry, gifts and so much more. Find some of your favorite brands including Alo Yoga, Dolce Vita, Steve Madden, Nordic Beach, Z Supply, Mudpie, Demdaco, Dr. Squatch Soap, and many more!

They are located at 29 Washington Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 7 days a week. Call for hours at 716 499-2366.

Kazoo II has gifts to celebrate an ever changing life style, home accessories, jewelry, a full floor of timeless toys. There ary many unique decor pieces, artwork, wall hangings,and fabulous jewelry pieces. Kids will enjoy the timeless toys, fun hand on toys and precious stuffed animials for infants to kids by Jellycat.

Kazoo II is located at 18 Washington Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 7 days a week, 11 AM to 5 PM. Call for hours at 716 699-4484.

She Shed, He Shed is a boutique store that has carefully selected pieces that not only cater to men and women alike, but also serve as perfect items to self pamper yourself. They carry many gift itesm, including Hammit Bags, personalized shirts, beard grooming products, booze infuzed itesm, cigars and more.

She Shed He Shed is located at 22 Washington St, Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 6 days a week from generaly 11 AM to 5 PM, closed Tuesdays. Call for hours at 716 699-9121.

Tangled Twigs draw from the inspiration of their surroundings to bring the natural world into your homes. Ellicottville is home to four distinct seasons all offering a refreshing new approach to giving your home a distinct signature. Your home should be your refuge, a place that gives you peace, a place where you can draw in a deep breath and feel happy that you are there. They offer custom made floral designs.

Tangled Twits is located at 1 Monroe Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 6 days a week, closed Wednesdays. Call for hours at 716 699-2736.

The Tee Bar with a Twist is a traditional ice cream shop with a twist. The sell great tee shirts and souveniers. The menu includes fresh icecream, milkshakes, rootbear floats and more. Check out some great t-shirts and other souveniers. Take a seat by the window or sit on the chairs outside and relax with some great food, coffee or ice cream.

The Tee Bar with a Twist is located at 8 Washington Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 7 days a week. Call for hours at 716 699-9079.

The Purple Doorknob sells socks for everyone. Whether you stopped by to browse our fun, spirited, and funny socks or you’re a competitive athlete looking for high performance socks we’ve got you covered. With over 1,000 different sock designs, there is something for everybody. Purchase socks in the store or online. The store is easy to finde, because it is purple! They started out as an antique store and switched to all sock in 2014!

The Purple Doorknob is located at 9 Monroe St, Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 7 days a week, generally 10 AM to 5 PM. Call for hours, orders or questions at 716 699-2084.

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Gear / Rentals / Services

There are mountains for skiing, snow boarding, hiking, mountain biking, road course bicycling, running, outdoor adventure and more. There are many shops and services available for adventure equipment in the the Southern Tier surrounding Ellicottville. Many local performance shops sell, rent or service skis, snowboards, snowshoes, mountain bikes, road bikes and E-bikes and more! The shops also carry a full line of gear, apparel, accessories and equipment for each sport. Their expert service technicians will get you ready for your adventure! Finally, there are local laundramats to launder any clothes or items during your getaway!

Adventure Bound on the fly has over 40 years of outdoor, paddling, climbing, fishing, camping, travel and everyday adventures. Your trusted “on the fly” Adventure Bound gear company. Stop by their store to view equipment, arrange a guided fly fishing tour, rent snowshoes, as well as view world fly fishing adventures. They sell top name brand equipement and gear. The Ellicottville Coffee Company is located in the store, so have a cup while you shop.

Adventure Bound on the Fly is located 16 Washington Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 7 days a week generally from 9 AM to 5 PM. Call for hours, information, rentals and tours at 716 217-4047.

Ellicottville Bike & Bean has bike repairs, sales, service and great knowledge of the Ellicottville trails! They also sell equipment, riding gear and more! You can purchase single track trail maps for the NY State forest. Join a mountain bike ride and meet at the shop on a scheduled event listed on their facebook page.

They make great Burritos and Real Fruit Smoothies from organic, natural and local ingredients whenever possible. The 42 North Brewery Outpost is also located in the store, so stop by for a pint after a ride. Ellicottville Bike & Bean is located at 11 Martha Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open Thursday through Monday, generally 11 AM to 6 PM. Call for hours at 716 699-2453.

Holiday Valley Rental Shop has downhill ski, snowboard, cross-country ski and snowshore rentals of premium equipment and accessories. The high perfomance shop has top brand equipment and also has expert technicians to service and repair your ski and snowboard equipment.

For the best rental rates, pay online in advance more than 2 weeks before your rental! The Holiday Valley Rental Shop and High Performance Center are located in the lower level of the Holiday Valley Lodge. The Holiday Valley Resort is located at 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 7 days a week during ski season. Call for hours or information at 716 699-2345.

HoliMont Gear Up Rental Shop offers complete rental packages for skis, snowboards, telemark, cross country, and snowshoes as well as high performance skis. Their service shop feature state-of-the-art ski tuning technology and their certified services technicians can get you back on the slopes quickly.

They are located in the first floor of the HoliCenter. HoliMont is located at 6921 NY-242, Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open 7 days a week during ski season. Call for hours and rental information at 716 699-5582 during the season or 716 699-2320 during the summer.

Little Valley Laundromat is the best laundromat in the area. They have new machines from extra large front loaders to standard top loading machines. They have large and small dryers, that are efficient and filters seem to be cleaned regularly. The laundromat is clean with seating, folding tables, change machine and a soap vending machine. Washes can be done with HOT, WARM or COLD cycles, which is nice! They have air conditioning, restrooms and are located 15 minutes in Little Valley, NY, just northwest of Ellicottville!

They are open 7 days a week, generally from 10 AM to 7 PM. They are located at 1408 Fair Oak Street, Little Valley, NY 14755.

Loud Underground a full service bike shop specializing in mountain biking and outdoor adventures. They sell, rent and service mountain bikes as well as arrange fantasitc mountain bike events. Loud Underground sells preimum mountain bike, gravel bikes, kids bikes, accessories, apparel and gear. Their service technicians will tune up your bike and get it back on the trail. They also sale and service snowboards.

Rent mountain bikes at the shop or at events on the HoliMont Bike Park. Load Underground is located in the basement of the Adventure Bound on the Fly store at 16 Washington St. Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open Thursday through Monday, generally 8 AM to 4 PM (open later on weekends). Call for hours at 716 699-9162.

Kissingbridge Rentals experienced staff of ski/snowboard technicians will get you into equipment that fits right and out on the slopes as quickly as possible. They have on-site rentals, quick and easy slope side service. Skis, snowboards and helmets can be rented online, in advance of your trip. Call the rental shop for snowshoe rentals.

Kissingbride Rental Shop is located at 10296 State Road Glenwood, NY 14069. They are open 7 days a week during ski season. Call for hours and rental availablity at 716 592-4963 x2237.

Mud Sweat N Gears is a locally owned full service, well stocked ski and snowboard shop featuring top notch equipment, apparel and accessories. They have daily rental equipment for downhill ski, snowboard, cross-country ski, snowshoe and helmets as well as junior seasonal lease packages available. Member store of America¹s Best Boot fitters offering professional boot fitting, stance alignment and custom made foot beds.

Overnight ski and snowboard tuning and repair is available if something happens during your ski trip. They are located at 21 Washington Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are closed during the summer. During ski season, they are open 7 days a week. Call for hours and rentals at 716 699-8300.

PJ's Laundry is located in 20 minutes away in Salamanca. The have many older machines from extra large front loaders to standard top loading machines. They have a large and small dryers, coin change machine, soap vending maching, TV in a seating areas and restrooms. The laundramat ONLY has COLD options for washes.

They are open 7 days a week, generally from 10 AM to 7 PM. They are located at 440 Broad St Salamanca, NY 14779.

Sky High Adventure Park at Holiday Valley rents mountain bikes and E-bikes to explore the resort trails. Cruiser bike rentals are also available at the Holiday Valley Inn to explore around town. Enjoy mountain biking on the Holiday Valley Rase loop or the WYNMA trails on top of the mountain. One weekends from May through October, take a chairlift ride with you mountain bike to the top of the mountain. E-bike rentals include a trail map where e-bking is permitted and are not pemitted on the chair lift.

Holiday Valley Inn and Sky High Adventure park are located at 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY 14731. Sky High is located near the Tannenbaum Lodge. Rentals are availabe end of May through October. Call for availablity and rentals at 716 699-2345.

The Boardroom Snowboard Shop has been in business for over 35 years selling and renting top brand snowboard equipment and accessories. They offer daily rentals, demos and season rental equipment. Shoppers know they are getting qualtiy equipment from knowledgeable people with great service. Have your snowboard servied by their technicians. They sell Boardroom and Ellicottville apparel.

The Boardroom Snowboard Shop is located at 6113 Rt. 219 Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are closed in the summer. They are open 7 days a week during snowboard season. Call for hours and information at 716 699-5620.

The City Garage has full line of top brands of ski and outdoor equipment for year round fun. The City Garage offers footwear, clothing, equipment and accessories for skiing, hiking, camping, glamping, and paddling. They are constantly striving to find the newest, coolest and most fun outdoor products for you to try. Finally, their state-of-the-art tuning machines in the service department keep your gear in top shape!

The buiding is historic and has been preserved. It was a 1930's era GMC station for years, and maintain many original features. They are located at 5 Monroe Street Ellicottville, NY 14731. They are open year round, 7 days a week. Call for hours at 716 699-2054.

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