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Nestled in the rolling foothills of the northern Catskills, the Cooperstown area is a multi-season, multi-reason destination.

Believe it or not This is CooperstownWe invite you to explore

the wonders of the Cooperstown area –

A place where rich American history, unique museums and good old-fashioned fun come together for inspiring and magical memories.

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Otsego Lake,Cooperstown

The Farmers’ Museum

Hyde Hall

Cooperstown Beverage Trail

a Timeless Game in a Timeless Place...

Discover big-city excitement in a rural setting. From internationally acclaimed theatre, history and art exhibitions to a quiet afternoon hike, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the Cooperstown-Oneonta area. Trade traffi c jams for homemade jams on roads less traveled.

Cooperstown’s unique place in baseball history is as fascinating as it is fun to discover. It is home to the world-famous National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, where American’s favorite pastime is celebrated! Visit Doubleday Field, just a short walk from the Hall of Fame, to admire the fi eld where legend has it baseball was invented.

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Visit the Cooperstown-Oneonta Area

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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Relive history in an 1840s farmstead setting. About forty buildings make up an active rural village and working farm complete with a village crossroads, hand-crafted carousel and a country fair.

Explore a place where the past meets the present...

Visit Fenimore Art Museum, one of the nation’s premier art institutions, home to an

exceptionally rich collection of American folk art, American Indian art, decorative art and

photography. Don’t miss the formal gardens in a beautiful

setting overlooking Otsego Lake.

... a rich perspective on history

and discovery.

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“The Farmers’ Museum has been built on the conviction that people who understand their heritage are better equipped to face the present and the future.”

— Louis C. Jones

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The Farmers’ Museum

Fenimore Art Museum

Step back in time into a world of beauty and romance.

From the soft strains

of a violin, to the

subtle glow of the past,

experience the rich

cultural world of the

Cooperstown area. Roam

the picturesque grounds

of the internationally

acclaimed Glimmerglass

Festival — an opera

destination. Enjoy tours

at the neoclassical

Hyde Hall mansion, an

extraordinary example of

American architecture.

Catch a wide variety of

live concerts presented

at various venues by the

Cooperstown Summer

Music Festival.

Welcome to a place where culture meets with applause, from world-class opera to national art exhibitions, theatre and concerts — from Oneonta to Cooperstown to Cherry Valley.

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Hyde Hall

The Glimmerglass Festival The Glimmerglass Festival

What better way to refresh than with a stop along the Cooperstown Beverage Trail!Brewery Ommegang produces the finest Belgian-style beers this side of the Atlantic. Pair Ommegang beers with crepes, local cheeses, French fries, aioli and more at

Café Ommegang.

Eat, Drink and be Merry – Fly Creek Cider Mill

The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard has been pressing sweet apple cider

for 156 years. A family favorite, the Mill features more than 40 samples

of its salsas, cheeses, wines, and apples — another stop on the 23-mile

Cooperstown Beverage Trail.

R E C I P E :

Honey-Mustard Apple Cider Salad Dressing

• 1/4 cup Fly Creek Cider Mill sweet apple cider• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar• 4 tsp Fly Creek Cider Mill honey mustard pretzel dip

Whisk ingredients together; then whisk in 3/4 cup olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

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Ommegang Mussels

In a medium lidded pan, saute 1 small onion chopped fine, with 3 stalks of celery chopped fine in 2 tbsp olive oil. When soft, add 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tbsp Cilantro and ½ tbsp tarragon. Saute for one more minute. Add 1 cup Witte and 3 dozen mussels and bring to a boil. Continue to cook until all mussels are open. Do not overcook. A few minutes should be enough. Let rest for several minutes. Serve with grilled bread and Ommegang Witte or Hennepin ale.

Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard

There are many ways to enjoy the area’s rolling hills and waterways. Glimmerglass Queen offers hourly, narrated tours of Otsego Lake. Take the trolley when visiting Cooperstown — it’s the best way to save parking hassles and learn about the village.

Kids of all ages will be amazed by the lifelike stars and interactive games at the Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum. Enjoy a round or two of mini-golf and laser games at Barnyard Swing. Mingle with hundreds of free-fl ying butterfl ies and birds at the Popp Butterfl y Conservatory in Oneonta.

Oneonta is home to two performing arts centers, Oneonta Theatre and Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, each offering a variety of live entertainment in Oneonta’s Main Street district.

Fun for Everyone

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The Glimmerglass Queen

Joseph L. Popp Butterfl y Conservatory

Barnyard Swing

The Cooperstown area is located

along the southern end of Otsego

Lake known as the “meeting

place” of the Iroquois Indian

Nation. Enjoy hunting for antiques

and crafts, exploring local parks

and lakes on scenic country by-

ways. You’ll fi nd a variety of lodging

options, from city chic, full-service

hotels to elegant country inns and

lakeside cottages.

Pick Your Palace –

ResortsOtesaga

B&BsBarnwell InnDiastole LakeviewInn at Cooperstown

LakesideBayside Inn & MarinaHickory Grove Motor InnLake Front MotelLake N’ Pines MotelRed Carpet Inn on the Lake (Oneonta)

HotelsBest Western Inn & SuitesCountry Inn & Suites by CarlsonHampton Inn (Oneonta)Holiday Inn ExpressHoliday Inn (Oneonta)

CampingMeadow-Vale Campsites

A leisurely stroll down any Main Street in Otsego County will result in a unique gift — from the Man Cave store in Richfi eld Springs to A Rose is a Rose in Cherry Valley. You’ll fi nd plenty of baseball items in Cooperstown, and Oneonta features a wide variety of small, boutique stores in addition to national brand stores at the Southside Mall. Whether for yourself, a friend or a family member, there’s something for everyone!

While in the Cooperstown area, look for the “What’s on Deck” signs! Scan the QR code with your Smartphone to fi nd and locate other area attractions and experiences!

Opt-in to our daily calendar of events, What’s on Deck TODAY to learn about stuff going on throughout the area, from local farmers’ markets to evening entertainment. Text ONDECK to 96362.

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For a complete listing of attractions, lodging, shopping and sample itineraries visit online at GoCooperstown.com

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