Amenities

Amenities in Olean, NY and the Surrounding Area

Olean, New York is a classic, all-American “Main Street, USA” town, beautifully situated in a valley along the Allegheny River, in the Enchanted Mountains region of Western New York.

Olean and the surrounding area provide a full spectrum of basic goods and services for local residents and travelers alike. One can also find an ever-increasing offering of specialized goods and services, such as international cuisine and specialty shops.

Below is a small sampling of different places to shop, eat, and relax. All listings below provide website links for additional information on location, hours, and contact information.

Restaurants

  1. Beef n’ Barrel Restaurant (http://www.beefnbarrel.com/) – A local favorite, especially famous for its “Beef on Weck” sandwich, a classic Western New York dish
  2. El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant (http://www.elsombreroolean.com/) – Great Mexican food at a very affordable price, with lots of Mexican dishes to choose from
  3. China Garden (http://us.chinesemenu.com/us/olean-ny-14760/china-garden/) – Classic Chinese takeout with the usual Chinese favorites, along with really quick service
  4. Rafi’s Platter: Future of Traditions (http://www.rafisplatter.com/) – Olean’s only “fusion” cuisine restaurant with a “big city” feel, combining a nice mix of American, Italian, and Pakistani cuisines
  5. The Century Manor (http://www.thecenturymanor.com/) – A traditional fine-dining restaurant, offering a good selection of wines, as well as steaks, seafood, and chef-prepared specialties

Supermarkets

  1. Ried’s Food Barn (riedsfoodbarn.com) – Ried’s Food Barn is a locally-owned, full-service supermarket with fresh (and often, local) produce, an excellent on-site bakery, a well-stocked deli, and real butchers, together with a super-friendly staff
  2. Tops Friendly Markets (http://www.topsmarkets.com/WeeklyAd/Store/206/) – Tops gives the shopper the feel of a “big city” supermarket, with its fine food offerings (cheese; olives; deli meats) and its gourmet prepared foods and food bars; also has a butcher and bakery
  3. Park and Shop (http://www.parkandshopservicestores.com/) – Park and Shop is locally-owned, and has a good selection of groceries and freshly-cut meats, as well as a deli
  4. Aldi (https://www.aldi.us/en/weekly-specials/our-weekly-ads/?store_code=676) – Aldi’s has a great selection of fresh produce, groceries, and fantastic weekly specials on many in-demand groceries, but also housewares and other useful items
  5. Wal-Mart (https://www.walmart.com/store/2159/olean-ny) – Wal-Mart has a supercenter in Olean that brings all of the big-box store products, together with a full-service supermarket that has just about everything a shopper needs

Entertainment and Culture

  1. AMC Classic Allegany 8 (https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/buffalo/amc-classic-allegany-8) – See the latest Hollywood releases at this full-service movie theater
  2. Olean Theater Workshop (http://www.oleanworkshop.org/) – Get a small taste of Broadway at this theater, which offers a variety of shows and plays to the public both inside the theater, and in the nearby park during the summer and fall
  3. Fannie E. Bartlett House and Olean Point Museum (http://enchantedmountains.com/place/fannie-e-bartlett-house, closed in winter) – The Bartlett House is a turn-of-the-20th-century mansion showing are a trip down memory lane, while the Olean Point Museum (located on the same property) shows a number of historical exhibits spotlighting Olean’s local economic, social, and cultural development
  4. Good Times Olean (http://gtofood.com/) – The local one-stop-shop for all things leisure: bowling; batting cages; bars; live entertainment; sports tournaments, and more! This entertainment complex is great place for the whole family to enjoy a good time!
  5. Olean Public Library (http://www.oleanlibrary.org/) – Olean’s library boasts an excellent selection of books and videos, and also offers computer, printing, and fax services, as well as meeting rooms and various workshops/events/exhibits for the general public

Pharmacies

  1. Vic Vena Pharmacy (https://www.vicvenapharmacy.com/) – Vic Vena Pharmacy is locally-owned, and a true pharmacy in the classic sense, in that you can still find compounding pharmacy here; the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about medicines, remedies, and health, and you can also find a good selection of vitamins, minerals, and supplements here
  2. Dan Horn Pharmacy (http://www.danhornpharmacy.com/) – Dan Horn Pharmacy is also a locally-owned pharmacy with a very good selection of vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies, as well as a traditional prescription-filling pharmacy operation
  3. CVS (https://www.cvs.com/store-locator/landing) – CVS offers the typical all-in-one products and services that one would expect, and is conveniently located on North Union Street in Olean, in the center of town
  4. Rite Aid (https://locations.riteaid.com/locations/search.html?q=14760) – Rite Aid is much the same as CVS, and also conveniently located on North Union Street in Olean, close to everything
  5. Wal-Mart (https://www.walmart.com/store/2159/olean-ny) – Wal-Mart offers regular prescription-filling services, along with a pretty huge selection of nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and other hygiene and health products

Gyms

  1. Eade 24/7 Fitness (http://www.eadefitness247.com/) – Eade 24/7 Fitness is a very well-equipped and excellent fitness facility that is open around the clock (hence the name, “24/7”); this facility caters to all types, from serious strength athletes and bodybuilders all the way to seniors looking to stay in good shape… highly recommended
  2. Olean Area YMCA (https://yourymca.org/) – The Olean Area YMCA is an integrated wellness facility that offers a huge array of fitness, wellness, and family recreation activities under one roof: basketball court; running track; Olympic-sized pool; sauna/steam room; racquetball courts; daycare; and much more!

Parks/Recreation

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