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America’s Best Small TownFOR THE ARTS, CRAFT BEVERAGES, AND BASEBALL

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I fell in love with the Cooperstown area the moment I first visited.

We have something to offer people of all ages and interests. It’s an

incredible place to live, work and play. From the craft beverage scene

to the outdoor activities and the incredible restaurants, I would rather

opt into a stay-cation than a vacation. Come visit, I promise you’ll love

Otsego County!

CASSANDRA HARRINGTON

Executive Director and Tourism Promotion Agent Cooperstown/Otsego County, NY

Catch me inCOOPERSTOWN & OTSEGO COUNTY

On the cover: Kingfisher Tower, Cooperstown, NY Inside: Otsego Lake, photo by Cooperstown Getaway, Chip Henderson

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ThisIsCooperstown.com

4 BASEBALLFrom Hall of Famers to bat makers, baseball begins in Cooperstown.

6 FAMILY FUNMemories are made of these back-to-basics experiences.

8 FOOD & DRINKDelicious discoveries, paired with artisanal craft beverages.

10 ARTS & CULTUREArt, music, and more “big city” culture — in a small-town setting.

12 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESScenic four-season adventures, on land and water.

14 OUR TOWNSOtsego County at a glance.

16 BEYOND COOPERSTOWNExplore the entire county and the Central New York region.

18 WHERE TO STAYLodging options for groups of all sizes.

Baseball

Shopping

Craft Beverage

Museums

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Outdoors Arts

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IT’S IN THE CARDS

Did you have a baseball card collection as a kid? In

2019, the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum

will feature a new exhibit, “SHOEBOX TREASURES,”

that will tell the history of baseball cards, as well as

their design and fabrication. The “Holy Grail” section

will feature rare cards you’ve only dreamed of

owning, like the 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps rookie

card and the Honus Wagner T206 from 1909-11.

From Hall of Famers to bat makers, baseball begins in Cooperstown Little did Abner Doubleday

know he was creating the

country’s national pastime when

he sketched out a diagram of a

baseball diamond with a stick in

the dirt back in 1839. Or so goes

the popular telling of the birth of

baseball. Even though the game’s

actual origins are less clear, a visit

to Cooperstown is a top bucket

list experience for baseball fans

the world over.

The first stop for any devotee

is the National Baseball Hall of

Fame & Museum. The ultimate

shrine to the sport, the museum

celebrates baseball’s greatest

legends and most exciting

moments, and pays tribute to

the game’s history. Explore how

baseball has touched American

life, then take time to walk

through the Plaque Gallery,

where inductees are immortalized

in bronze.

If you’re planning a summer

visit, consider coming out for the

festivities surrounding the Hall of

Fame Induction Weekend or the

Hall of Fame Classic. Each event

brings both fans and some of the

biggest names in baseball for a

memorable celebration.

For spring and fall visits, consider

a VIP Experience, with an

exclusive behind-the-scenes

view of the museum’s collection.

Alternatively, visit in the winter to

avoid the crowds.

To complement your visit, head

to the nearby Heroes of Baseball

Wax Museum to stand alongside

Passion For Our National Pastime

Baseball

PLAN YOUR TRIP TO OTSEGO COUNTY AT ThisIsCooperstown.com

Cooperstown Bat Company

CooperstownBat.com

(607) 547-2415

National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum

BaseballHall.org

(607) 547-7200

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Take me there M u s t S e e & D o

baseball’s favorite greats. Then, whether you’re playing in a youth league or hitting homers

in the majors, make time to check out the Cooperstown Bat Company, where they’ll fit you

for the perfect bat. (Insider tip: Cooperstown Bat Company’s factory in nearby Hartwick also

features bat-turning demonstrations.) From there, browse around Cooperstown’s Main Street

shops specializing in baseball memorabilia, including commemorative bats, signed baseballs, and

vintage baseball cards.

For a first-hand view of baseball’s living history, head to Doubleday Field, circa 1920. Within

walking distance of the downtown bustle, these majestic grounds date back to the first days of

American baseball. You might catch one of the games that are played almost daily throughout the

spring and summer season.

To experience the youthful spirit of today’s game, head to Cooperstown Dreams Park, a

tournament facility dedicated to developing skills in players twelve and younger. Its popular

weekly tournaments run throughout the summer and draw athletes from around the country.

On Thursday nights, the weekly series wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display, open to the

public and free of charge.

For more game action, check out the Oneonta Outlaws and its team comprised of some of the

best college-level players in the country. Games are held throughout the summer at Damaschke

Field, one of the oldest, most historic ballparks still in use today.

Whether visiting as a die-hard baseball buff, up-and-coming young player, or as part of a family

love of the game, Cooperstown offers plenty of ways to explore the history and lore of the sport

and experience the greatness of the game as its played today.

BASEBALL

Cooperstown Bat Company

NATIONAL BASEBALLHALL OF FAME & MUSEUM

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Family Fun

For relaxed fun, ride into history aboard the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad, celebrating its Sesquicentennial (150th Birthday) in 2019. There are regularly-scheduled rides and special holiday excursions aboard an 1860s diesel train.

When it comes to family vacations, the best times together are spent exploring new places, enjoying new experiences, and making memories. Cooperstown and Otsego County make the perfect backdrop for a fun-filled, relaxed getaway any time of year. To combine fun with learning, step back to a simpler time with a memorable visit to The Farmers’ Museum. Get a firsthand look into 19th-century life through its historic village and farmstead. April through October find hands-on activities, demonstrations, tours, and exhibits that offer insight into the area’s past. Kids love riding the whimsical Empire State Carousel. You can also see the Cardiff Giant, considered America’s Greatest Hoax. Meet cute farm animals, take a hops tour and more. From there, head to the nearby Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, and take a self-guided tour of the 160+ year old cider press, and watch live pressings in the fall. The on-site Snack Barn & Bakery and Mill Store Marketplace are great options for a treat to enjoy while the kids interact with the millpond waterfowl. For a unique look at nature, visit the Joseph L. Popp Butterfly Conservatory in Oneonta, an indoor tropical garden with more than 150 animals, including summertime butterflies, tropical birds, lizards, tortoises, fish and frogs. Or, head to Kingfisher Lavender in Fly Creek, a small lavender farm and shop with fragrant fields awash in purple hues every summer (June through mid-August).

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The Farmers’ Museum

FarmersMuseum.org

(607) 547-1450

Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard

FlyCreekCiderMill.com

(607) 547-9692


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Choices abound for outdoor activity. Take to the area’s lakes or the Susquehanna River via Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Sales for a fair-weather adventure. Otsego County’s parks and forests offer great hiking, camping, and fishing in warmer months, while winter is perfect for a cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling adventure. Sleep under the stars, at places like Cooperstown Beaver Valley Cabins and Campsites in Milford and Susquehanna Trail Campground in Oneonta.Whether you’re traveling with a young or young-at-heart baseball fan, the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum is a special experience. For hands-on fun, test your batting skills at Doubleday Batting Range. Or, swing a club instead, at Barnyard Swing, a family entertainment center with miniature golf, laser tag, gem mining, game room, and the famous Sassy Cow ice cream counter. An indoor alternative, the Clark Sports Center has a rock wall, indoor pools and bowling alley.

Recipe from Fly Creek Cider Mill This syrup is great on pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or as a sweetener for teas! CIDER SYRUP Makes about 2 cups• 4 cups apple cider• 1¼ cups packed light brown sugar• 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon

unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Combine the cider, brown sugar, butter,

vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium

nonreactive saucepan over medium heat.

Cook at a low simmer for 30 minutes, or until

syrupy and reduced by half.

Remove from heat and cool slightly before

using. Store, covered, in refrigerator for up

to 2 weeks.

Excerpted with permission from The Fly Creek

Cider Mill Cookbook, by Brenda and Bill Michaels.

THE FARMERS’ MUSEUM

FLY CREEK CIDER MILL & ORCHARD

Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard

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Not only famous for being the birthplace of baseball,

Cooperstown is where American craft beer brewing

was reborn.

In the 1800s, Cooperstown and Otsego County were

considered the country’s capital of hops production, but

production came to a halt during Prohibition, and along

with it the demise of the region’s brewers and distillers.

In 1997, Brewery Ommegang restarted the traditions

of craft beer brewing. Returning a 136-acre parcel of

farmland to its hops past, Brewery Ommegang was the

first farmstead brewery to open in the United States in

more than a hundred years.

Since then, the region has become home to several

breweries, wineries and other craft beverage producers.

To explore them, check out the Cooperstown Beverage

Trail. The first official cuisine trail in New York State,

the 37-mile route features breweries, wineries, a

historic cider mill, and a distillery honoring the region’s

beverage-making legacy and celebrating crafting

beverages renowned across the country.

Beer connoisseurs can enjoy tastings and tours at

Butternuts Beer & Ale, Red Shed Brewery, and

Brewery Ommegang – or stop by the Cooperstown

Brewing Company taproom for regular events like

“Tasty Tuesday.” Wine aficionados will enjoy some of the

region’s best pours at Bear Pond Winery, Rustic Ridge

Winery, and Pail Shop Vineyards. Fly Creek Cider

Mill offers hard apple cider to cleanse the palate, and

Cooperstown Distillery features “field to flask” spirits

and distiller-led tours.

DELICIOUS DISCOVERIES

RED SHED BREWERY

ORIGIN OF THE FARM BREWING RENAISSANCE

OTSEGO COUNTY’S CRAFT BEVERAGE LEGACY


Located in New York State’s “heartland,” dining options in Cooperstown

and Otsego County are as plentiful as the region’s bounty.

Nothing kicks off a day of sightseeing better than a delicious and hearty

morning meal, and this area boasts some of the best breakfast spots

around. For those in want of a jolt of caffeine, Stagecoach Coffee in

Cooperstown or Latte Lounge in Oneonta are a couple of the perfect

places to start. If it’s something sweet you fancy, Schneider’s Bakery

features doughnuts and cinnamon rolls “to die for.” And if it’s a classic

egg or pancake platter you yearn, Cooperstown Diner delivers.

For foodies looking for a locally-sourced dining experience, the

inventive cuisine at Origin’s Café focuses on food that is good for the

body, clean for the planet, and fair for the global community. If it’s a

Saturday, head to the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, featuring

local produce, meats, dairy, honey, syrup, jams, and artisanal food

year-round.

For lakeside dining, Blue Mingo Grill overlooks Otsego Lake and serves

up a menu mixed with Asian, Caribbean and American fare. Other al

fresco options include The Hawkeye Bar & Grill at The Otesaga Resort

Hotel in Cooperstown, the Autumn Café in Oneonta, or the historic

Empire House in Gilbertsville.

For a bite along the Cooperstown Beverage Trail, head to Café

Ommegang for its Belgian fare or stop into the Fly Creek Cider Mill &

Orchard’s famous Snack Barn.

The City of Oneonta has a food scene all its own – from some of the

best barbecue in America at Brooks House of BBQ – to an array of

international flavors including Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Indian, and

Mexican. Two local pizza parlors, Tino’s and Sal’s, compete for bragging

rights for the best “cold cheese” slice.

Brewery Ommegang

The Art & Culture of Food & Drink

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Brewery Ommegang

Ommegang.com

(607) 544-1800

Red Shed Brewery

RedShedBrewing.com

(607) 282-4380



Food & Drink

BREWERY OMMEGANG

Between 1840 and 1900, New York State

grew more hops and brewed more beer

than any other state in the country. BREW:

New York’s Craft Beer Revival features

objects, images, and text highlighting the

history of New York State brewing, hops,

and barley up to the present day. Central

New York’s breweries and beer experts

share their stories and process in this vibrant

and engaging exhibition. Visit The Farmers’

Museum to see this new exhibit (opening

May 11, 2019).

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Arts & Culture


Home to big city culture in a small-town setting, Cooperstown and Otsego County are where great museums, galleries, and historic homesteads mix with outdoor art, opera, and other live music events.

GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL

Fenimore Art Museum

FenimoreArt.org

(607) 547-1400

Glimmerglass Festival

Glimmerglass.org

(607) 547-2255

Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College

Hartwick.edu

(607) 431-4000

Hyde Hall

HydeHall.org

(607) 547-5098


Where did Cooperstown get its name?

With a history dating back to Revolutionary

times, Cooperstown was established in

1786 by William Cooper, a judge and

congressman who

owned about

10,000 acres of

land. Cooper and

his wife Elizabeth

had 12 children

– the 11th was

James Fenimore

Cooper (1789-

1851), considered

to be America’s

first novelist.

Writing about life

in this Iroquois Indian frontier region, he

became an international best-selling author

with The Leatherstocking Tales and The Last

of the Mohicans.

His love for the land

added much to 19th-

century Americans’

awareness of the

environment, and many

sites around Otsego Lake

still bear the names in his

novels. James Fenimore

Cooper is buried in the

Christ Church graveyard

in Cooperstown.

Who Was James Fenimore Cooper?

James Fenimore Cooper (1822), John Wesley Jarvis. Oil on canvas. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, New York


World Class Experiences in a Bucolic Setting For an arts-focused getaway, start with the acclaimed Fenimore Art Museum. Situated on the shore of Otsego Lake on land once owned by novelist James Fenimore Cooper, its surroundings are as beautiful as the art within. The museum houses significant collections of American Folk, American Indian art, as well as changing exhibitions by well-known artists. This year, see your favorite rock stars from the 1980s and 90s in Herb Ritts: The Rock Portraits.

Nearby, Oneonta offers a selection of top art collections including the Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College, and the Wilber Mansion. At the Yager, permanent and changing exhibitions range from ancient artifacts of the Upper Susquehanna’s first human inhabitants to contemporary art. Among the collection’s strengths are North and South American ethnography, Renaissance art, American Impressionism and Andy Warhol. The Wilber Mansion, a Victorian Era gem located in the city’s historic district, is home to the Community Arts Network of Oneonta (CANO), with ongoing exhibits, workshops, and performances.

Just down the road on Route 28, step into the glassblowing studio at Bobby Sharp Glassworks, a workspace where you can watch the artist at a glass furnace and join a workshop to make your own creations. Also just outside of Oneonta, Gilbertsville Expressive Movement (GEM) is home to an outdoor sculpture park in the middle of the historic village of Gilbertsville.

In Cooperstown, the newly-opened Henry March Gallery features contemporary works by local emerging artists. Nearby is The Art Garage, a pop-up space in a three-bay garage featuring

imaginative, rotating shows of contemporary art. In the town of Schuyler Lake, The Old Blacksmith Shop Gallery turns a former farrier’s workspace into a gallery featuring works by area artisans and craftspeople.

For history and architecture buffs, a visit to Hyde Hall, located within the bucolic grounds of Glimmerglass State Park is a must. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hyde Hall is a 50-room British-American country house from the time of Jane Austen. Home to five generations between 1819 and 1943, it offers a peek into a time when powerful English families enjoyed large estates in their former colonies.

If you’re a fan of the performing arts, the Glimmerglass Festival gathers some of the world’s best opera and musical talents to the shores of Otsego Lake for a series of summer performances. Choose from day and evening performances of top operas such as La Traviata and The Ghosts of Versailles, musicals such as Showboat, the premiere of new works, as well as special guest performances at the Alice Busch Opera Theater.

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When winter comes, Otsego County is

transformed into a wonderland of outdoor

activities like snowshoeing, ice skating, ice

fishing, cross-country skiing, and sledding.

For snowmobilers, it’s paradise. The area gets

between 75-100 inches of snow, blanketing

more than 300 miles of marked and groomed

trails that traverse parks, protected areas, and

frozen lakes.

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There are plenty of ways to add camping to

the mix, as well. Family-oriented sites offer

cabins, RV hookups, and tent sites, along

with swimming pools, playgrounds, and

organized activities.

Cyclists will find miles of quiet country roads

with pastoral views. For mountain bikers, the

area’s trails offer everything from easy rollers

to rugged, rocky rides.

With rolling hills, sparkling waters, open farmlands, mature forests – not to mention miles and miles of trails – Cooperstown and Otsego County offer four-season adventures, on both land and water.

There’s no better way to explore than with a visit to one of the many state parks and forests. Hike a trail, such as Glimmerglass State Park’s self-guided Sleeping Lion Trail, for an outdoor adventure off the beaten path.


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Visitor P hotos#WeGoOtsego

AT THE LAKE

If golf is your game, the historic

Leatherstocking Golf Course at

The Otesaga Resort Hotel, set

along Otsego Lake, offers some

of the region’s most scenic and

challenging greens. Other top

spots include Colonial Ridge,

Meadow Links, Stonegate,

Otsego Golf Club and Oneonta

Country Club.

To get out on the water, head to Otsego,

Canadarago, or Goodyear Lake, or even the

Susquehanna River. You can spend hours

enjoying a paddling, kayaking or canoeing

experience, charter a fishing boat to cast

for trout and bass, or take a cruise around

Otsego Lake on the Glimmerglass Queen.

Visit OtsegoOutdoors.org to plan your perfect adventure – be it hiking, mountain and road biking, paddling, or winter sports.

The region’s lakeside beaches are perfect for

a swim on a hot day. From the quiet waters at

Three Mile Point on Otsego Lake, to Baker’s

Beach on Canadarago Lake, it’s a wonderful

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Our Towns

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GILBERTSVILLE


The entire village of Gilbertsville is on the National Register of Historic Places!

Outside of Cooperstown, Otsego County is filled with a variety of charming towns and villages that are well worth the visit. See the big attractions in Cooperstown, and then discover the region’s hidden gems, like countless antique shops, Cherry Valley’s unique art scene, Fly Creek’s 161-year-old Cider Mill, and Oneonta’s thriving college town vibe.

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Otsego County, NY

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Cooperstown

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ALBANY 1 ½ Hours 76 Miles

ALEXANDRIA BAY 3 Hours 142 Miles

BINGHAMTON 1 ½ Hours 82 Miles

BOSTON 4 Hours 242 Miles

BUFFALO 3 ¾ Hours 237 Miles

CORNING 2 ½ Hours 154 Miles

KINGSTON 4 Hours 180 Miles

LAKE GEORGE 2 ¼ Hours 107 Miles

MONTREAL 5 Hours 267 Miles

NEW YORK CITY 4 Hours 194 Miles

NIAGARA FALLS 4 Hours 250 Miles

ONEONTA ½ Hour 24 Miles

OTTAWA 5 Hours 231 Miles

SARATOGA SPRINGS 1 ¾ Hours 78 Miles

SYRACUSE 1 ¾ Hours 93 Miles

TORONTO 6 ¼ Hours 332 Miles

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Beyond Cooperstown

CHERRY VALLEY During the late 1700s, the small village of Cherry Valley was the gateway to America’s Western Frontier. Must Sees: State Park, Cherry Valley Artworks, Cherry Valley Museum

COOPERSTOWN Known as baseball’s birthplace, but home to so much more, Cooperstown is a place where legends roam hallowed halls, swing away on diamonds, and take to the stage under a canopy of stars. The historic village boasts a vibrant arts scene, excellent local food and beverage options, luxury accommodations, and, of course, more baseball than you can shake a bat at.

FLY CREEK Fly Creek is a small hamlet located three miles west of Cooperstown. Visitors enjoy culinary delights and family fun at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard. Must Sees: Purple Star Boutique, Heartworks Quilts & Fabrics, Pail Shop Vineyards, Winery and Tasting Room, Kingfisher Lavender

GILBERTSVILLE English Tudor and Romanesque are the architectural styles that are prominent in this small village listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Must Sees: Gilbertsville Expressive Movement, Empire House, GilbertsvilleHorseShows.com

HARTWICK This 2,203 person village offers rustic camping options and the serenity of a rural community. Must Sees: Hartwick Highland Campground, Cooperstown Bat Company Factory, Arnold Lake State Forest

MILFORD Located nine miles south of Cooperstown and a 15-minute drive north of Oneonta, NY, Milford has a surprising number of venues, including Cooperstown Dreams Park. Must Sees: Goodyear Lake, Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Sales, Bear Pond Winery

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With deep roots in history, the arts, agriculture, craft brewing, and outdoor adventure, Central New York offers the ultimate rural American experience for travelers to the Empire State.

While we’re delighted with all we have to share with our visitors to Cooperstown and Otsego County, we couldn’t be more proud to be part of the region known as Central New York.

Once you’ve experienced the beloved National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, you might want to add a visit to the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum in Canastota to your tour.

And while we think our arts institutions are world-class, might we suggest a visit to the Munson William Proctor Arts Institute in Utica, as well? It’s a perfect complement to time spent at our Fenimore Art Museum, Yager Museum and other top arts spots.

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There's More to Explore!ONEONTA Oneonta, situated just south of Cooperstown in the Susquehanna Valley, is known as the “City of the Hills” and home to SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College. Oneonta’s quaint Main Street is filled with cafes and boutiques; just a short drive across the river, you’ll find national retailers, more dining and family-fun activities. Must Sees: Robert V. Riddell State Park, Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, Neahwa Park

RICHFIELD SPRINGS Spring Park, with its signature clock and venerable band stand, are the centerpieces of the village of Richfield Springs, located midway on the designated NYS Route 20 Scenic Byway. Once home to hotels and guest houses, seven trains of visitors arrived daily to enjoy the health benefits of Richfield’s sulphur springs. Must Sees: Cooperstown KOA, Canadarago Lake, Mister Shake

UNADILLA Unadilla is situated on the banks of the mighty Susquehanna River about 30 miles south of its source, Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, NY. Must Sees: Unadilla Drive-In, The Meeting Place, Westwood Guest Cottage

WORCESTER Worcester is a short drive from Oneonta, NY, and visitors can enjoy hiking and biking at Decatur State Forest. Must Sees: Wieting Theater, The Worcester New York Indoor Flea Market, Quilt Zoo

ERIE CANAL Access to the famed Erie Canal is less than an hour away. In Herkimer, y ou can board Erie Canal Cruises for an excursion through Lock 18, or you can visit Lock 17 – the highest lock on the canal – in nearby Little Falls.

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We love to boast about the history behind our Hyde Hall, Stuart-Wilcox House, and our many charming historic towns and districts, but we also encourage you to visit the area’s locations of famous Revolutionary War Battles. Fort Stanwix, for instance, is “the fort that never surrendered,” and you can visit this fascinating stronghold-turned-monument in the center of the nearby city of Rome.

For those who seek out natural wonders beyond our own beautiful lakes, rivers, and forests, the stalagmites and stalactites of the pre-historic Howe Caverns and 100-ft underground waterfalls at Secret Caverns in Schoharie, will make any visit to the region memorable.

We are honored to be home to New York’s first culinary and specialty beverage trail, but we encourage you to check out what’s ‘hopping’ further afield. With more than 65 breweries, hard cideries, distilleries, wineries, and craft-focused pubs, there’s much to sample throughout the region. Visit www.BrewCentralNY.com for more information.

Whether looking to enjoy a family vacation, romantic getaway, sporting adventure or more, it’s easy to craft your own perfect experience in Central New York!


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Where to Stay

Bayside Inn & Marina7090 State Highway 80, Cooperstown BaysideCooperstown.com (607) 547-2371

Cooperstown Stay CooperstownStay.com (607) 547-6260

Hickory Grove Motor Inn 6854 St. Hwy 80, Cooperstown HickoryGroveMotorInn.com (607) 547-9874

Landmark Inn 64 Chestnut St., Cooperstown LandmarkInnCooperstown.com (607) 547-7225

in Otsego County


The Cooper Inn15 Chestnut Street Cooperstown, NYCooperInn.com(800) 348-6222

Experience the elegant charm of an earlier era! Located on quiet, park-like grounds in the heart of the village and only a short walk to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and all Main Street attractions, the Cooper Inn recalls the quiet grandeur of 19th century Cooperstown.

Other Otsego County Lodging:

CooperstownLuxury.com7116 State Rt. 80 Cooperstown, NY CooperstownLuxury.com(908) 304-4666

Choose from expansive lakefront lodges or private log homes...heated pool with private elevator or large acreage and ponds, kayaks, canoes and boat docks.

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Hampton Inn Oneonta225 River Street, Oneonta, NYoneonta.hamptoninn.com(607) 433-9000

At the award-winning Hampton Inn Oneonta, they are passionate about guest satisfaction. If you’re not satisfied, they don’t expect you to pay. That’s their commitment and your guarantee. That’s 100% Hampton.

Lake ‘N Pines Motel7102 St. Hwy 80 Cooperstown, NYLakenPinesMotel.com(800) 615-5253

Located just seven miles north of Cooperstown on beautiful Otsego Lake. Our guests enjoy both indoor/outdoor heated pools, whirlpool and sauna, family game room, color cable TV/ HBO, Wi-Fi access, personal preference controlled heat/air conditioning, a small refrigerator and microwave in every room.

The Otesaga Resort Hotel60 Lake Street Cooperstown, NYOtesaga.com(607) 547-9931

Built in 1909, The Otesaga Resort Hotel exudes the charm and gracious hospitality of a bygone era. The Otesaga was voted one of the ‘Top 50 U.S. Golf Resorts’ by Conde Nast Traveler readers because it combines gracious hospitality, first-rate accommodations and fine dining.

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Hampton Inn Oneonta

Bayside Inn & Marina and Lake N Pines Motel

The Otesaga Resort Hotel

Cooperstown/Otsego County Tourism20 Chestnut Street

Cooperstown, NY 13326ThisIsCooperstown.com

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APRILOH FEST Oneontafacebook.com/OHFest

CIDER RUN Fly CreekCiderRun.org

FENIMORE ART MUSEUM CooperstownFenimoreArt.org(Exhibitions April - December)

COOPERSTOWN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL CooperstownCooperstownMusicfFest.org(Performances through November)

MAYGENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA Cooperstown to BainbridgeCanoeRegatta.org

HALL OF FAME CLASSIC Cooperstown BaseballHall.org/visit/ hall-of-fame-classic

ONEONTA FABULOUS FRIDAYS Oneontafacebook.com/ oneontafabulousfridays(Also in June, July and August)

OMMEGANG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES CooperstownOmmegang.com/ blog/category/events(Performances through July)

JUNECOOPERSTOWN TRIATHLON CooperstownTriSignUp.com/Race/NY/ Cooperstown/CooperstownTriathlon

CHERRY VALLEY OUTDOOR GAMES Cherry ValleyCherryValleyOutdoorGames.com

RACE THE LAKE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON CooperstownClarkSportsCenter.com/events/2019-race-the-lake- marathon-half-marathon

JULYCOOPERSTOWN LAKEFRONT CONCERT SERIES CooperstownRichCooperstown.org/ lakefront-concert-series

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOWCooperstownFarmersMuseum.org

GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL CooperstownGlimmerglass.org (Also in August)

NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND CooperstownBaseballHall.org/ visit/hall-of-fame-weekend

AUGUSTANNUAL ANTIQUE ENGINE SHOW AT FLY CREEK CIDER MILL Fly Creekfacebook.com/BalloonFestOneonta

ART BY THE LAKE CooperstownFenimoreArt.org

HOPSEGO CooperstownFarmersMuseum.org

OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR MorrisOtsegoCountyFair.org

CIVIL WAR WEEKEND AT HYDE HALL CooperstownHydeHall.org/events-2

COOPERSTOWN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL CooperstownCooperstownMusicFest.org

SUSQUEHANNA BALLOON FESTIVAL Oneontafacebook.com/BalloonFestOneonta(Also in September)

FAMILY FARM DAY Otsego Countycceschoharie-otsego.org/ agriculture/familyfarmday

SEPTEMBERDROPS TO HOPS BIKE RACECherry ValleyClarkSportsCenter.com/events

HARVEST FESTIVAL Cooperstown FarmersMuseum.org

OCTOBERTHINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT GHOST TOURS CooperstownFarmersMuseum.org

PIT RUN OneontaPitRun.org

COOPERSTOWN CONCERT SERIES CooperstownCooperstownConcertSeries.org(Concerts October – March)

TRACTORFEST CooperstownFarmersMuseum.org

COOPTOBERFEST Cooperstownfacebook.com/Cooptoberfest

NOVEMBERGLIMMERGLASS FILM DAYSCooperstownGlimmerglassFilmDays.org

SANTA’S ARRIVAL PARADE CooperstownCooperstownChamber.org/ santas-house-in-cooperstown

THANKSGIVING AT THE FARM CooperstownFarmersMuseum.org

DECEMBERA CHRISTMAS CAROL CooperstownFarmersMuseum.org

CANDLELIGHT EVENING CooperstownFarmersMuseum.org

FEBRUARYCOOPERSTOWN WINTER CARNIVAL CooperstownCooperstownWinterCarnival.com

MARCHSNOMMEGANG OneontaAmericaOnTap.com/ event/snommegang

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