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RandolphRandolph, New York

Give Randolph one night as a stop on the I-86 between Jamestown and Olean, or skip it: the draw is the Amish Trail and Pine Hill State Forest, not the town.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (lake-effect snow, cold), mud season in March
Airport
BUF
Nights
1
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  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
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  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Randolph is a small town and hamlet in Cattaraugus County, New York, on the Southern Tier Expressway (I-86) between Jamestown and Olean. It sits in the middle of the New York Amish Trail, with farm stands and craft shops along the back roads, and Pine Hill State Forest south of town for hiking and free backcountry camping. Most travellers use it as a half-day or one-night stop, not a base.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Randolph, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a diner breakfast$8–15
  • Sit-down mealDiner lunch or dinner plate$12–22
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Budget bedCampground tent site, a night, per roomUS$16
  • Mid-range bedInn guest room (downtown), a night, per roomUS$119
  • High-end bedInn guest room (downtown), a night, per roomUS$160

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

New York Amish TrailPine Hill State ForestCardinal Hills Golf CourseCountry diners and farm stands
Airports
BUF Buffalo Niagara International (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 1 h 30 min by car via I-90 and US-62 (check))

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Randolph: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−1°C

−9°C

16 rd

Feb

0°C

−9°C

13 rd

Mar

6°C

−5°C

13 rd

Apr

13°C

1°C

13 rd

May

19°C

7°C

12 rd

Jun

24°C

12°C

11 rd

Jul

26°C

14°C

11 rd

Aug

25°C

13°C

11 rd

Sep

21°C

9°C

11 rd

Oct

14°C

4°C

12 rd

Nov

7°C

−1°C

14 rd

Dec

1°C

−6°C

16 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. The I-86 exit 16 puts you on Main St.; downtown to East Randolph is about 1.5 mi (2.4 km). Coach USA runs a Jamestown–Olean line with stops in Randolph, but service is a few times a day and not useful for the Amish Trail back roads.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Oleango

Door to door: About 35 min

I-86 east, about 25 mi (40 km)

Larger town for supermarkets, a mall and more dining.

Salamanca

go

Door to door: About 40 min

I-86 east, about 30 mi (48 km)

Gateway to Allegany State Park and the Seneca Nation. Check the route: the Olean–Randolph bus runs through Salamanca, so confirm the driving direction before you set out.

Ellicottvillego

Door to door: About 45 min

US-219 north then NY-242, about 30 mi (48 km)

Ski and mountain-bike village; busiest in winter.

Little Valley

go

Door to door: About 20 min

NY-242 east, about 12 mi (19 km)

County seat; short stop, not a full day.

Franklinvillecaution

Door to door: About 35 min

NY-242 east then local roads, about 20 mi (32 km)

Small village; combine with other stops rather than a dedicated trip.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown Randolph (Main St.)

Walkable to the diner, library and post office; the small inn is here.

East Randolph

About 1.5 mi (2.4 km) east on Main St.; quieter, a separate hamlet.

Conewango and Pope Rd. area

North of town via Route 241; campground with tent and RV sites.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–170 excl. bed
High
$170+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Inn guest room (downtown)1 × 1 night × US$119US$119
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
Groceries for a day2 × US$25US$50
Gas, 100 mi (160 km)1 × US$15US$15
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$43
Trip total≈ US$239 per person per day, bed includedUS$477

2026 estimate; check

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Inn and campground rates are 2026 estimates — check current rates. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a diner breakfast$8–15
Diner lunch or dinner plate$12–22
Golf, 9 holes weekday / weekend2026 estimate; cart extra$10 / $13
Campground tent site per night$16+
Gallon of gas$3.20–3.80
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low-crime rural town; the real risks are winter driving on the I-86, unlit rural roads at night and patchy cell coverage on the Amish Trail back roads.
  • A car is effectively required: the Amish Trail farm stands and Pine Hill are on rural roads with no sidewalk or bus.
  • Winter brings lake-effect snow and icy roads on the I-86; check conditions before driving.
  • Farm stands and small shops may be seasonal or cash-only: carry small bills (check).
  • Cell coverage can be patchy on the back roads south and east of town (check).

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No consulates in Randolph; nearest consulates-general are in Buffalo and New York City.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Coach USA Jamestown → Randolph: about 30 min; a few departures a day
  • Coach USA Olean → Randolph: about 1 h 10 min via Salamanca and Little Valley
  • Drive Buffalo (BUF) → Randolph: about 1 h 30 min via I-90 and US-62

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • How much is it? — How much is it?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Randolph. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (lake-effect snow, cold), mud season in March · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for BUF: last drive times field-checked, winter fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main St. downtown, East Randolph, the Amish Trail back roads, Pine Hill State Forest.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Cardinal Hills, Pine Hill, the inn, the campground) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Seasonal and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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