Ellicottville is one of those rare places where the kids are having the time of their lives and the adults are too. Snow tubing in winter, mountain coasters in summer, and a village safe enough to let older kids roam on their own. This is the family trip that everyone actually agrees on.
Snow Tubing at Holiday Valley
Twenty-two lanes of snow tubing with a conveyor lift that does all the work for you. No skill required, no age limit on fun. The tubing park is separate from the ski area, so non-skiers can join in without missing a beat. Open evenings and weekends through the winter season.
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Kid-Approved Activities
Ski & Snowboard School
Holiday Valley’s ski school has programs for kids as young as three. Expert instructors, small groups, and a bunny slope that builds confidence fast.
Mountain Coaster
Nearly a mile of alpine coaster track. Kids ride with an adult or solo (age 9+). Everyone screams — it’s part of the experience.
Aerial Adventure Course
Sky High has courses for different skill levels. Younger kids can tackle the beginner route while older ones push their limits up high.
Snow Tubing
The great equalizer. No skill needed, everyone laughs, and the conveyor lift means zero hiking back up the hill.
Swimming & Water Park
Holiday Valley’s outdoor pool complex opens in summer with slides, splash areas, and lounge chairs for parents who’ve earned a break.
Ice Cream Crawl
Multiple ice cream and sweet shops along Washington Street. Let the kids pick one — then walk to the next one anyway.
Plan Your Family Trip
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