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Holiday Valley is not a destination resort\u2014if you\u2019re visiting, you\u2019re almost certainly driving in from a point within a three-hour radius. Its nearest cities are Buffalo, NY (1 hr); Erie, PA (1.5 hrs); Rochester, NY (2 hrs); Pittsburgh, PA (3 hrs); and Cleveland, OH (3 hrs).<\/p>\n
Lodging<\/h3>\n
Numerous accommodations exist, including many that are resort-affiliated. The resort bundles half-price tickets when booking through them, so check there first. The Inn at Holiday Value is relatively inexpensive and offers ski-in\/ski-out access from the Sunrise chairlift directly outside. Beginners should note, however, that the green trails running from the top of Sunrise are all steeper and narrower than their rating would suggest. <\/p>\n
Apr\u00e8s-ski<\/h3>\n
Located a short, one-mile drive from the resort (certainly walkable for the industrious), the town of Ellicottville is a charming gem, with beautiful winter lights and a surprising array of cozy restaurants and bars. Parking can be a challenge.<\/p>\n
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