Cattaraugus district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Olean

Olean is a town in Cattaraugus district, New York, United States, home to about 13,870 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 churches and 8 parks. The must-see places are Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church (1 km), Temple B'Nai Israel (1 km) and Eldred World War II Museum (17 km).

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Olean at a glance

Location
Cattaraugus district, New York, United States
Population
about 13,870
Coordinates
42.0776° N, 78.4297° W
Places within 50 km
119 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Olean

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Olean: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olean

111 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olean. The closest is Camel Back (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Olean

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Olean. The closest is State Game Lands Number 301 (22 km); the best-known is Allegany State Park (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Olean

23 churches within 100 km of Olean. The closest is Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Olean

21 parks within 100 km of Olean. The closest is Oak Hill Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Olean

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Olean. The closest is Cuba Lake (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Olean

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olean. The closest is Olean Post Office (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Olean

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olean
  2. 1 km Olean Post Office · heritage site, Cattaraugus
  3. 1 km Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels · church, Cattaraugus
  4. 17 km Eldred World War II Museum · museum, McKean
  5. 17 km Temple B'Nai Israel · temple, Cattaraugus
  6. 1 km Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church · church, Cattaraugus
  7. 0 km Back to Olean

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How to reach Olean

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olean by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints68111Camel Back (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens725State Game Lands Number 301 (22 km)
    Churches1123Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Parks821Oak Hill Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs921Cuba Lake (28 km)
    Forts & heritage56Olean Post Office (1 km)
    Museums24Eldred World War II Museum (17 km)
    Other attractions44Subway (24 km)
    Waterfalls24Bridal Falls (33 km)
    Temples11Temple B'Nai Israel (1 km)
    Beaches & coast11Arrowhead Bay (48 km)
    Caves11Caneadea Dam (49 km)

    Olean: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olean?

    Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Temple B'Nai Israel (temple, about 1 km), Eldred World War II Museum (museum, about 17 km), Olean Post Office (heritage site, about 1 km), Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels (church, about 1 km), Oak Hill Park (hill, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Olean?

    119 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 churches, 8 parks, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Olean?

    Camel Back, about 2 km by road; Old Baldy (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Olean?

    State Game Lands Number 301, about 22 km by road; Allegany State Park (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Olean?

    Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olean?

    Start in Olean, visit Olean Post Office, then Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, then Eldred World War II Museum, then Temple B'Nai Israel, then Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olean?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Olean

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Olean’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Olean on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.