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Things to see in Alfred (United States): 10 places and when to go
Alfred is a town in United States, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (3), Temples (2), Museums and art (2). The best known are Stull Observatory, Temple Beth-El and Jersey Hill. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.2538, -77.7865
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (3) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2) · Stargazing (1) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 348 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jersey Hill, at 685 m.
What to see in Alfred
The places in and around Alfred, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Stull ObservatoryObservatory365 m
- Temple Beth-ElSynagogue in Hornell, New York, United States13 km
- Jersey HillMountain in Allegany County, New York, United States13 km
- Saint Bernard's Church ComplexChurch building in Watertown, United States of America901 km
- Alfred Ceramic Art MuseumMuseum in Alfred University, New York state374 m
- Terra Cotta BuildingBuilding in New York, United States369 m
- Fitzgerald SpurHiking12 km
- Hawk Ridge WineryWinery391 km
- Mighty Squirrel Taproom and KitchenBrewery546 km
- Railhead Brewing CompanyBrewery13 km
When to go to Alfred
The best time to visit Alfred is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:14
- FebPossible10:21
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:24
- JunBest time15:04
- JulBest time14:48
- AugBest time13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:33
- DecPossible8:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. In April, 9 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alfred
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 348 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hammondsport14 places54 km
- Corning12 places61 km
- Ellicottville6 places71 km
- Hector10 places81 km
- Syracuse9 places83 km
- Saratoga Springs5 places83 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alfred?
The best known: Stull Observatory, Temple Beth-El, Jersey Hill, Saint Bernard's Church Complex, Alfred Ceramic Art Museum. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alfred?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.
How do you get to Alfred?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 348 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alfred as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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