Sheridan NY (14135): Overview, Housing, Essentials, Schools, Recreation & Entertainment, Transportation & Traffic, Real Estate Agents

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Welcome to Sheridan, NY
Overview Sheridan is a town in the northeast corner of Chautauqua County, bordered to the north by Lake Erie, to the east by the town of Hanover (which includes the villages of Silver Creek and Forestville), to the south by Arkwright, and to the west by Dunkirk and Pomfret. The village of Fredonia is just past Sheridan’s southwest border. Sheridan contains three hamlets but no villages of its own. The town is nestled in the grape-growing region of Chautauqua County and one of the area’s many wineries – Liberty Vineyards Winery – can be found here. The town’s location on the shoreline of Lake Erie is a plus. Sheridan is a small town of fewer than 3,000 residents, and the emphasis here is on small-town living and outdoor activities. Most attractions are a short drive away to Fredonia or Dunkirk, including activities at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Buffalo is about 40 miles northeast Local Museums & Landmarks The Sheridan Historical Society on Route 20 contains artifacts and memorabilia from the town and is open during summers

Welcome to Sheridan, NY

Overview

Sheridan is a town in the northeast corner of Chautauqua County, bordered to the north by Lake Erie, to the east by the town of Hanover (which includes the villages of Silver Creek and Forestville), to the south by Arkwright, and to the west by Dunkirk and Pomfret. The village of Fredonia is just past Sheridan’s southwest border. Sheridan contains three hamlets but no villages of its own. The town is nestled in the grape-growing region of Chautauqua County and one of the area’s many wineries – Liberty Vineyards Winery – can be found here. The town’s location on the shoreline of Lake Erie is a plus.

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Essentials Sheridan has only a few stores, but there are plenty of nearby options. For grocery shopping, Dunkirk has a Tops Friendly Markets store on Vineyard Drive, an Aldi store on Vineyard Drive and a smaller Save-A-Lot on East 4th Street. All are about five miles southeast of Sheridan. Fredonia has a Country fair grocery, and Silver Creek also has a Tops store, about six miles northeast of Sheridan. Most retail needs can also be met in nearby Dunkirk, which has plazas with stores including JC Penney, Peebles, T.J. Maxx, Big Lots and Dollar General. Fredonia has a Walmart Supercenter and a Sears Hometown Store, among others Students who live in Sheridan attend one of four school districts: Silver Creek (in northern Sheridan), Forestville (in the eastern part of town), Dunkirk (to the west) and Fredonia (southwest). The Dunkirk Free Library, on Central Avenue in Dunkirk, serves most Sheridan residents. The closest hospital is Brooks Memorial in Dunkirk.

Essentials

Sheridan has only a few stores, but there are plenty of nearby options. For grocery shopping, Dunkirk has a Tops Friendly Markets store on Vineyard Drive, an Aldi store on Vineyard Drive and a smaller Save-A-Lot on East 4th Street. All are about five miles southeast of Sheridan. Fredonia has a Country fair grocery, and Silver Creek also has a Tops store, about six miles northeast of Sheridan. Most retail needs can also be met in nearby Dunkirk, which has plazas with stores including JC Penney, Peebles, T.J. Maxx, Big Lots and Dollar General. Fredonia has a Walmart Supercenter and a Sears Hometown Store, among others

Recreation & Entertainment Sheridan is a small, quiet town with few attractions other than outdoor activities. Boating, fishing, camping and hiking are among the activities here. Dunkirk has downtown lakefront marinas, lakefront parks and beaches and includes Point Gratiot Park and Wright Park, both of which have public beaches and more. Dunkirk Boardwalk has a variety of interesting gift shops. F The annual Chautauqua County Fair is held in Dunkirk. For train fans, Dunkirk has the Alco-Brooks Railroad Display. Nearby Fredonia has the Fredonia Opera House, the Rockefeller Arts Center, cultural and sporting events at the State University, wineries and more.

Recreation & Entertainment

Sheridan is a small, quiet town with few attractions other than outdoor activities. Boating, fishing, camping and hiking are among the activities here. Dunkirk has downtown lakefront marinas, lakefront parks and beaches and includes Point Gratiot Park and Wright Park, both of which have public beaches and more. Dunkirk Boardwalk has a variety of interesting gift shops.

Transportation & Traffic The New York State Thruway (Route 90) and Route 20 pass across the town of Sheridan.

Transportation & Traffic

The New York State Thruway (Route 90) and Route 20 pass across the town of Sheridan.

Pros & Cons Small-town living with proximity to bigger and busier towns is the appeal in Sheridan. The town is along the Lake Erie shoreline, making the area popular for outdoor activities like boating, fishing and camping.

Pros & Cons

Small-town living with proximity to bigger and busier towns is the appeal in Sheridan. The town is along the Lake Erie shoreline, making the area popular for outdoor activities like boating, fishing and camping.

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