Not only are there new shops on Elmwood, but there is also a new coffee shop, Spot. Spot has been hot spot of Chippewa Street downtown. Now with another new location on Elmwood, it gives shoppers somewhere to come and relax after a long day of shopping. The streets were filled with people, all looking for that perfect gift. The atmosphere reminded me of Ellicotville's main street with all of its shops.
Most people go to a mall for holiday shopping.
However, going to the mall can be compared to entering a war zone at this time of the year. First you have to fight for a parking spot, hopefully without getting into an automobile accident. The crowded walkways combined with the everlasting lines can make anyone hate this time of year. Walking on Elmwood gives the consumer a completely different feeling. When you walk from shop to shop, you get a breath of fresh air.