# Things to see in Jamestown, New York (United States): 5 places and when to go

> Jamestown, New York is a town in United States, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (2), Stargazing (1), History (1). The best known are Martz Observatory, Robert H. Jackson Center and National Comedy Center. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jamestown/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 42.0974, -79.2355
- **Places:** 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (2) · [Stargazing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/estrellas/) (1) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (1) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (1) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (1) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 451 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Jamestown, New York

The places in and around Jamestown, New York, 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.

- [Martz Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/martz-kohl-observatory/): Observatory · 17 km
- [Robert H. Jackson Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/robert-h-jackson-center/): Historical Center in Jamestown, New York · 213 m
- [National Comedy Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/national-comedy-center/): Museum dedicated to comedy in Jamestown, New York · 738 m
- [State Game Lands Number 306](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/state-game-lands-number-306/): Park in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States of America · 29 km
- [Southern Tier Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/southern-tier-brewing-company/): Brewery · 9.5 km

## When to go to Jamestown, New York

The best time to visit Jamestown, New York 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 15 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 21 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 09 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 23 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 03 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 47 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 42 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 50 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 34 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 57 |

In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. In April, 4 of the 5 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Jamestown, New York

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 451 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.0974%2C-79.2355)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.0974%2C-79.2355)

## Other towns nearby

- [North East](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/north-east/): 9 places · 50 km
- [Ellicottville](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ellicottville/): 6 places · 54 km
- [Erie, Pennsylvania](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/erie/): 26 places · 70 km
- [Cambridge Springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cambridge-springs/): 7 places · 76 km
- [Saratoga Springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saratoga-springs-2/): 5 places · 90 km
- [Cranberry](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cranberry/): 5 places · 91 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Jamestown, New York?

The best known: [Martz Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/martz-kohl-observatory/), [Robert H. Jackson Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/robert-h-jackson-center/), [National Comedy Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/national-comedy-center/), [State Game Lands Number 306](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/state-game-lands-number-306/). In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Jamestown, New York?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.

### How do you get to Jamestown, New York?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 451 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.0974%2C-79.2355) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Jamestown, New York as the destination and these 5 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

