Instagram Worthy Spots
Instagram Worthy Spots
Embrace the Beauty of Our Area and Make a Pit Stop at These Hot Spots to Make Your Trip Unforgettable
WHO HAS THE TIME
@ The Clock Tower, Ellicottville Four Corners, 1-7 Washington Street • EVL
Take a minute to stop and grab a pic with the most adorable clock tower in town. Set right in front of Ellicottville’s historic 1887 building and placed strategically at the four corners intersection, you can capture the memory of your visit to Ellicottville for all time. The location puts you right in the center of other great places to snap a photo. It’s directly across from one of Ellicottville’s most unique landmarks, one of the loveliest churches, and the Ellicottville Historical Society. All puns aside, it’s a beautiful spot to stop and take a breather on your travels around town.
ONE UNIQUE TREE
@ The Ski Tree, Ellicottville Post Office, 4 Washington Street • EVL
Ellicottville’s most unique landmark went up in 2017 and has been a hit with visitors and locals alike ever since. Meant to be a temporary attraction, created out of over 400 skis and standing a whopping 31 feet tall, the locals who donated their skis to the project fought and fundraised to make this a year-round staple in town. The tree is also lit up at night, making it a great place to ensnare a fabulous evening photo with your friends. This monument to ski country is one you definitely do not want to miss a photo op with.
ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY
@ The Foyer, Ellicottville Memorial Library, 6499 Maples Road • EVL, 716-699-2842
Explore the village outskirts and head into the Ellicottville Memorial Library. When you walk in the doors, you are greeted by the site of their grand foyer with a metal triple tree centerpiece, complete with stained glass highlighted leaves. Surrounded by the works of the monthly artist on display, this spot is definitely one to highlight with a photo for your social media audience. Take a reel of the room as you view the display, grab a still on one of the benches, snap a portrait in front of the sculpture, then when you’re done, head into the main library and indulge in some reading material.
SIT BACK & RELAX
@ The Gazebo, Ellicottville Town Hall, 1 West Washington Street • EVL
What can be more inviting than a beautifully arranged gazebo in the heart of a small town? Our local group of volunteers, the Alley Katz of Ellicottville, always make sure to deck out our town’s gazebo for the changing seasons. Their picks for the fall decor are gorgeous and make a great picturesque setting for group and solo photos. Sit on the steps, lean on the rails, wherever you choose to take your photos, the gazebo is the perfect place to highlight that fall in WNY is extraordinary. Put this on the top of your Instagram worthy photos spots in Ellicottville!
BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE
@ The Ski Chair, Ellicottville Coffee Company, 16 Washington Street • EVL, 716-217-4047
If you want a hot spot to take a shot for the gram, Ellicottville Coffee Company’s new fall Specialty Cocktail Lounge is the perfect place. Grab one of their delightful cocktail creations, take a seat in their refurbished ski lift chair and soak in all the fall vibes while you harness the moment on camera. You could show off one of their excellent fall themed cocktails like their Drunken Pumpkin, Evening in Ellicottville, or the Dark and Stormy. Make sure to stop in while you can - they will only be open through the fall season.
SEASONS GREETINGS
@ The Ellicottville Mural, Boardroom Ski & Snowboard Shop, 6113 Route 219 • EVL, 716-699-5620
Just before you reach Holiday Valley, you should make it a must to stop at The Boardroom Ski & Snowboard Shop for a quick photo in front of what is fondly known as “The Ellicottville Mural.” The backdrop is a tribute to our wonderful town and adds a little homey touch. The Boardroom is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, and the shop is in of itself, one of the greatest locations you can visit in Ellicottville if you’re a skier or a boarder. So pop over and send your followers seasons greetings from Ellicottville in any season you happen to stop in.
MULTI-SHOT VENUE
@ Arboretum Grounds, The Nannen Arboretum, 28 Parkside Drive • EVL
If you want to have an outdoor photo shoot, look no further than the Nannen Arboretum in Ellicottville. It boasts a plethora of picture perfect locations on the eight-acre grounds, including the little red bridge, zen garden, herb garden, gazebo, the new trellis path, the wedding venue, and more. There are over 250 species of trees, shrubs, flowers and herbs. This non-profit is run strictly by a volunteer group of local individuals who strive to keep it clean and welcoming to the public. It’s natural beauty at its finest, so get yourself outside and snap some shots of you and your friends enjoying the fall weather in style.
FALL AT ITS FINEST
@ Pumpkinville Grounds, Pumpkinville, 4844 Sugartown Road • EVL, 716-699-2205
If you’re in search of the best fall-themed photo location, then look no further than Pumpkinville! Pumpkinville has been welcoming families to come take in the joys of New York’s beautiful fall season since 1968. They have always been proud to be a family-owned business and are the oldest pumpkin farm in all of New York State! The whole place is one giant photo sesh waiting to happen, including their giant lawn chair, pumpkin patch, and corn maze etc. The whole place just screams “It’s Fall Y’all,” so come see them before they close at the end of October.