Olean feels like a cozy, affordable small city with a compact historic downtown, a college buzz from St. Bonaventure University, and easy access to river trails and nearby forests for hiking, biking and weekend escapes—perfect for travel therapists on multi‑week contracts who want evenings and weekends to be interesting rather than lonely.
Local farmers’ markets, community events, a handful of restaurants and craft‑beer spots keep social life active, and when you want bigger‑city options Jamestown (~52 miles) and Buffalo (~74 miles) are reasonable drives for concerts, specialty shopping or day trips.