Why go
- City in New York, United States.
- Served by Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (JHW).
History
Jamestown is a city in southern Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 28,712 at the 2020 census. Situated between Lake Erie to the north and the Allegheny National Forest to the south, Jamestown is the largest city in the county. Nearby Chautauqua Lake is a freshwater resource used by fishermen, boaters, and naturalists.
Where to stay
10 Dunham Ave, Celoron, NY 14720 · thechautauquaharborhotel.com
1103 W 3rd St, Jamestown, NY 14701 · theoaksbnb.com
2811 N Main St, Jamestown, NY 14701 · ihg.com
200 W 3rd St, Jamestown, NY 14701 · wyndhamhotels.com
4 W Oak Hill Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701 · hilton.com
150 W 4th St, Jamestown, NY 14701 · hilton.com
2800 N Main St, Jamestown, NY 14701 · choicehotels.com
1414 E 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701
214 E Main St, Falconer, NY 14733
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 800 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, 14701 · locations.arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 651 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, 14701 · burgerking.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 310 East Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, 14750 · locations.tacobell.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 16:00-19:30 · 306 North Main Street, 14701 · sauce716.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 05:00-22:00; Fr-Su 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 277 East Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, 14750
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Sa 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00 · 14701 · eljarochojamestown.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 15:00-21:00 · 11 West Main Street, Frewsburg, 14738 · frewsburgerpizzashop.com
Hot Dog, Burger, Sandwich, Fries, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00 Features: step-free access · 966 Fairmount Avenue, Jamestown, 14701 · johnnyslunch.com
American, ., Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:00-14:00 · 4477 West Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, 14750 · toasttab.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 270 East Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, 14750 · locations.kfc.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 398 East Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, 14750 · davidsonsfishfry.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 279 East Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, 14750
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 318 East Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, 14750
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 816 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, 14701
Indoor
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:30; Su 07:30-20:00 Features: takeaway · 80 Mall Boulevard, Lakewood, 14750 · locations.panerabread.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 957 Fairmount Avenue, Jamestown, 14701 · mcdonalds.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · lacucinadellanonnamenu.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 16:00-21:00; Th 11:00-13:30, 16:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-13:30, 16:00-22:00; Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00 · 902 East 2nd… · lenaspizzaonline.com
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 824 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, 14701
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 17:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-21:00 · 14750 · stellaakitchenandbar.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 16:30-20:30 Features: step-free access · 516 West 4th Street, Jamestown, 14701 · landmark.restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 707 Fairmount Avenue, Jamestown, 14701 · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 327 East Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, 14750 · locations.wendys.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 273 East Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, 14750
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 16:00-21:00; Su 16:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · paces.pizza.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 07:00-14:00 · 180 Fluvanna Avenue, Jamestown, 14701
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-13:00
Indoor
Burger, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:30 · 1514 Washington Street, Jamestown, 14701 · fiftiesgrilldairy.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · pizzaexpressny.net
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 2798 North Main Street Extension, Jamestown, 14701
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00 · 845 East 2nd Street, Jamestown, 14701
Indoor
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 707 Fairmount Avenue, Jamestown, 14701
Restaurant · restaurant · 300 East Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, 14750
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · 707 Fairmount Avenue, Jamestown, 14701
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · 1123 Route 394, Kennedy, 14747
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · 15 Center Street, Frewsburg, 14738
Indoor
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Airports
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (JHW) 3.9 mi to the centre
Jamestown, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Bradford, Cleveland (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport (DKK) 27 mi to the centre
Dunkirk, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Ridgeview Airport 3.9 mi to the centre
Jamestown, NY, US
Laska Airport 5.3 mi to the centre
Jamestown, NY, US
Getting there by ferry
Bemus Point Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 9 mi from the centre
Stow Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 9.1 mi from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (JHW); 24 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JHW has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Bradford, Cleveland). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Bemus Point Ferry Landing, 9 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jamestown, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
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