Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
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Olean
Olean is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name is derived from the Latin word "oleum" due to the discovery of crude oil in nearby Ischua.
Quaker Lake Launch & Fishing Dock
The Quaker Lake launch is on the North point of Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park.
Fall Vendor Show at Good Times of Olean
Good Times of Olean will be hosting a Fall Vendor Show Extravaganza on Saturday, November 2nd from 12pm-5pm at Good Times of Olean located at 800 E State St, Olean.
Admission is free! Come indulge your senses with delicious food & drinks, and great LIVE music while you explore different vendors selling hand made crafts, collectables, and more! Spread the word, rally your friends, and come make some great memories at Good Times of Olean!
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Zoar Valley
Zoar Valley is 2,297 acres of beautiful and dangerous canyon river valley for fishing, hiking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
Good Times of Olean
Home to a 16 lane bowling center, putt putt golf, volleyball courts, and batting cages!
Transportation
Various ways to get here and how to get around the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County, New York).
Major Roadways:
- Interstate 86 runs east/west through our region.
- U.S. Route 219 runs north/south through our region.
Rental Cars / Vehicles:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Olean, NY
Hertz Car Rental in Yorkshire, NY
Airports:
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the closest large airport to us.
- Olean Municipal Airport is located in Ischua, NY.
- Great Valley Airport is located in Great Valley, NY.
Bussing: (SP)
- Seneca Bus Service
- The City of Olean has bussing that covers the entire city.
- Holiday Valley Resort and the Village of Ellicottville has busing that also travels to the Seneca-Niagara Casino, located in Salamanca.
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RocketCup Coffee - Olean Cafe
RocketCup Coffee - Olean Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and a delicious coffee selection.
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.
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Lake Lane Campground
Family owned and operated picturesque campground located in Olean, NY.
Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce
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William O. Smith Recreation Center
Recreation center in Olean, NY.
Best Western Plus University Inn
Whether traveling to Southwestern New York on business or pleasure, the newer Best Western Plus University Inn is the place to stay!
Olean Community Theatre
Performing arts theater.
Olean Theatre Workshop
This group entertains Olean and area with a number of theatrical performances annually.
Olean Community Theatre presents: Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore, The Musical
Join the Olean Community Theatre as they present Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore, a hilarious comic opera and the story of Josephine, daughter of Captain Corcoran, and her love for sailor Ralph Rackstraw, while being torn between true love and her father's desire for her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of Admiralty. This is sure to be a funny tale of love, honor, and duty. Directed by Jake Riggs with a special arrangement by Concord Theatrics.
Showtimes at $15.00/person:
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Holiday Valley Realty & Rental Management
The area's largest sales and rental agency offering over 250 rental properties.
Harwood Lake
Harwood Lake is a small lake in the town of Farmersville, NY.
Activities
Activities in the Enchanted Mountains year-round.
Zoar Valley - North Otto Water Access
The Zoar Valley Parking Area on North Otto Road has access to the Cattaraugus Creek.
Olean 1854 Home Match
Olean 1854 is one of two amateur mens soccer teams in Cattaraugus County. Their home games are played at St. Bonaventure University or Olean Intermediate Middle School. The have the following home matches scheduled for 2025:
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Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2025
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
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Olean Community Theatre Presents Andrew Lloyd Weber's 'School of Rock', The Musical
Join the Olean Community Theatre as they present Andrew Lloyd Weber's 'School of Rock', the Musical. Follow Dewy Finn, an out of work Rock singer and guitarist as he pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, preparing a band of fifth graders to win an upcoming battle of the bands contest! Sure to be a rocking good show! Directed by Kelly Vaccaro with a special arrangement by Concord Theatrics.
Showtimes $15/person
July 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th - 7:30pm
July 26th & 27th - 2:00pm
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Hinsdale Launch into Olean Creek
Launch your canoe or kayak into the Olean Creek at the Hinsdale Launch.
Olean 1854 Home Match
Olean 1854 is one of two amateur mens soccer teams in Cattaraugus County. Their home games are played at St. Bonaventure University or Olean Intermediate Middle School. The have the following home matches scheduled for 2025:
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Allegany Kayak Launch onto Allegheny River
Handicap accessible boat launch in at Allegany River Park in Allegany, NY. Plenty of parking and facilities available.
Holiday Inn Express Olean
Clean, consistent, comfortable rooms for family or business trips. Newly updated rooms with favorable reports.
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2024
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
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