Overview
Randolph is a town and hamlet in Cattaraugus County, New York. Just to the east, and also covered in this article, is the hamlet of East Randolph.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Randolph
Pine Hill State Forest
1,149 acres (465 ha) of conifer forest (mostly pine, larch and spruce) crisscrossed with a network of trails that also extends into neighboring South Valley State Forest, which are open year-round for hiking, mountain bi…
Cardinal Hills Golf Course
18-hole, par-72 golf course founded in 1927, with rolling hills and scenic mountain vistas that make for a tough yet enjoyable outing. An onsite bar and restaurant provides a casual atmosphere for golfers who find themse…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Oct. (climate data from nearby Buffalo)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BFD Bradford Regional Airport, Bradford — 30 mi away. Directions
- BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo — 55 mi away (major hub). Directions
Take Exit 16 off the Southern Tier Expressway (I-86), turn east on Main Street past the 7-Eleven and Mobil gas station, and you'll soon find yourself right in the middle of downtown Randolph. Keep going for about a mile and a half (1km) past the center of town and voilà, you're in East Randolph.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $16–$89 a night (typical $60), from 4 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$60, mid-range ~$140, comfortable ~$260.
Options are grouped as Campgrounds, Hotels in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Pine Hill State Forest
- Lunch Dollar General
- Afternoon Cardinal Hills Golf Course
- Dinner Tops
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
Visitor information
Enjoy Randolph is a website containing community and tourist information about Randolph and vicinity, with an especial wealth of information about the New York Amish Trail that the town is smack-dab in the middle of.
Get in
By car
Take Exit 16 off the Southern Tier Expressway (I-86), turn east on Main Street past the 7-Eleven and Mobil gas station, and you'll soon find yourself right in the middle of downtown Randolph. Keep going for about a mile and a half (1km) past the center of town and voilà, you're in East Randolph.
By plane
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
By bus
Randolph is located on Coach USA<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Jamestown-Olean line:
- Eastbound buses depart daily at 6:45AM and 4:45PM from the Jamestown Gateway Train Station at 217 W. 2nd St. in Jamestown, arriving in Randolph roughly half an hour later.
- Westbound buses depart daily at 9AM and 6:30PM from the parking lot of the Olean Center Mall at 400 N. Union St. in Olean, passing through Salamanca, Little Valley, and various points in between and arriving in Randolph roughly an hour and 10 minutes later.
See
See Pine Hill State Forest (Cattaraugus Reforestation Area #9)
1,149 acres (465 ha) of conifer forest (mostly pine, larch and spruce) crisscrossed with a network of trails that also extends into neighboring South Valley State Forest, which are open year-round for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. Pine Hill State Forest is also open to hunters and trappers, and fishing is available on two small ponds in the eastern part of the forest.
Do
Do Cardinal Hills Golf Course
18-hole, par-72 golf course founded in 1927, with rolling hills and scenic mountain vistas that make for a tough yet enjoyable outing. An onsite bar and restaurant provides a casual atmosphere for golfers who find themselves hungry after their game, and there's also a pro shop for the convenience of those who want to stock up on essentials like extra tees or balls.
Eat
Eat R&M Restaurant
There's no shortage of kitschy country diners around these parts, but R&M really takes that aesthetic to another level: if you're lucky, they'll seat you in the authentic Amish buggy right in the middle of the dining room, fitted with a booth and chairs inside! There's a selection of Amish-made crafts for sale, too. Food-wise, it's classic downhome American cuisine through and through. Service is slow, but usually friendly.
Groceries
Eat Dollar General
If you just need to pick up a few simple things and/or you're too cheap to shop at Tops, here's another option.
Sleep
Campgrounds
Stay Pine Hill State Forest
Backcountry campsites are offered here free on a first-come, first-served basis — check the events schedule, because you may be out of luck if you come during one of the occasional horseback-riding events that the forest occasionally attracts. Leave-no-trace principles apply.
Stay Pope Haven Campground
Pet-friendly campground with 150 electrified sites for tents and RVs, 6 cabins, and a whole host of amenities: a playground, volleyball and basketball courts, a game room, a camp store with firewood and supplies, a heated outdoor swimming pool (open Memorial Day through Labor Day), onsite hiking trails, even free WiFi. Open May 1 through October 15.
Hotels
Stay The Inn at One Bank Street
Small-town historic charm abounds: the Inn at One Bank Street is a tiny little 4-room hotel in the middle of downtown Randolph, situated in a former fire hall that's been restored meticulously. Two standard guest rooms and two suites boast individual decorative themes and various amenities: standard rooms contain a queen- or king-size bed with TV, coffee maker, alarm clock, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, and a chair and work space; the first-floor king-bed suite contains all of the above plus an additional TV, a sofa that converts to an additional queen-size bed, and kitchenette with sink, mini-fridge, microwave, and cupboards stocked with plates, glasses, and silverware. The kitchenette in the second-floor luxury suite upgrades the mini-fridge to a full-size one and adds a stove, pots and pans, and a four-seat dining room table, plus there's a whirlpool tub in the bathroom and a padded reclining chair to go with the futon and bed. Free WiFi is available all over the property, and pets are welcome.
Nearby
Little Valley
City / town · 13 listings · 11 mi away
Allegany State Park
Park · 29 listings · 13 mi away
Cattaraugus
City / town · 9 listings · 13 mi away
Salamanca
City / town · 6 listings · 13 mi away
Jamestown
City / town · 19 listings · 14 mi away
Ellicottville
City / town · 28 listings · 17 mi away
Bradford
City / town · 3 listings · 22 mi away
Warren
City / town · 3 listings · 24 mi away
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