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.
Airports
✈ 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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.