- Our list of the best things to do in Olean, New York, features the top 15 nearby activities — including 6 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Olean, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 8 things to do within the city of Olean, NY , followed by 7 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ellicottville and Bradford
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Fish from the banks of a pond or creek for trout, bass, bluegill, and catfish
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Hikers enjoy the geological aspect and surrounding beauty of Rock City Park. The park is known for its quartz, large rock formations, annual gem show and event rental spaces.
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For activity lovers, Good Times of Olean has a 16 lane bowling alley, 4 beach volleyball courts, miniature golf, batting cages, and an arcade. They also have an upscale restaurant and bar and grill and host several events.
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Decorated with photos and paraphernalia, visitors can chat with the locals while enjoying a drink at Eddie's State King Tavern. The bar's amenities include dart boards, billiard tables, and a jukebox.
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Established in 1979, the Olean Community Theatre Inc is a non-profit organization that strives to promote theatrical and performing arts for the local community. The theater hosts a large variety of shows and performances throughout the year.
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Olean Recreation Center is an enclosed arena that offers basketball courts, three volleyball courts, soccer floor and roller hockey area. The Center features a ceramic tile wading pool and 'L' shaped swimming pool and is a smoke free facility.
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Olean's Carmike Cinema VIII is a movie theater multiplex with eight auditoriums. The theater shows primarily first run Hollwood films, and offers discount matinees and a variety of promotions and combo deals.
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A museum that collects and repairs lighters and knives, the Zippo/Case Museum offers a self-guided tour of the building and factory. The building and the history of the American success stories make this visit an attraction.
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6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY 14731
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Within Holiday Valley is the Sky High Aerial Adventure Park. There are a series of platforms and bridges built within a four acre section of the woods, which offers a zip line course, climbing forest, and a moutain coaster.