Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- The Farmers' Museum: At this living history museum, visitor step back in time and
experience life in the mid-19th century rural New York. Here, skilled artisans rekindle
traditions of the past including blacksmithing, spinning and weaving, broom making, wood
working and printing. You can visit a farmstead typical of 150 years ago with heritage
animal breeds and period botanical specimens. Walk through a re-created village with homes
and other buildings including a bark log house, tavern and general store. Open April through
November. Offering many special events and children's activities. Located one mile from
the center of Cooperstown.
- Fenimore Art Museum: Housed in an elegant 1930 mansion with terraced gardens overlooking Otsego
Lake, this museum is a showcase of a premier collection of American art. Exhibits
feature North American Indian art, folk art, paintings from the Hudson River
School and more. Gallery tours and multimedia programs are offered daily. Families
especially enjoy exploring the Mohawk Indian Bark House on the shores of Otsego
lake. The museum is open April through December.
- Glimmerglass Opera: Glimmerglass Opera presents a summer festival season each July and August.
Productions range from unusual interpretations of popular works to rarely seen
early operas and modern masterpieces. Performances in the intimate 900-seat
Busch Theater make any show at Glimmerglass a memorable experience.
- National Baseball Hall of Fame: This museum is one of America's favorite destinations and surely the best-known
sports shrine in the world. The Baseball Hall of Fame is the definitive repository
of the game's treasures. It is filled with the stories and legends of the sport.
Artifacts, films and photographs capture the excitement of the game, embody
the heroism of its players and reflect the spirit of America. Open year round.
- Walt: Rarely can the public visit an early 1800s country mansion that is a restoration
in progress. The 50 room mansion, north of the village of Cooperstown is noted as one of
the "most remarkable buildings in America." Tours and exhibits provide a glimpse into the
history of this neo-classical estate dating from 1817. A Visitor Center, spacious grounds and
the adjacent state park on Otsego Lake provide fine entertainment for an afternoon visit.
- Glimmerglass State Park: open to the public and located ten miles away at the north end of Otsego Lake, this park offers a sandy beach, changing area, playground, hiking trails, picnic areas and campsites. A day-fee is charged for parking. For information call 547-8662.
- Soccer Museum: This sports Hall of Fame exhibits memorabilia of soccer history in America. Experience interactive displays in the Kick Zone. Located in Oneonta, 25 miles south of Cooperstown. 607-432-3351.
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- Leatherstocking Theater Company
- Cinema: The closest movie theaters are located in Oneonta, 25 miles south of Cooperstown. The Inn subscribes to newspapers with current movie listings.
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Activities:
- Tennis: There are courts available for public use nearby. To learn about tennis options in a
short walk, ask at The Inn staff.
- Beach: A public beach with life guards and changing rooms is located at the Glimmerglass State Park.
- Biking: There are many roads suitable for bike riding in the area. For routes and mileage
consult the book, Cooperstown Cranks, found in the Inn's library. Rental bikes are available
in the area.
- Swimming: Guests may swim year-round in the Olympic-size pool at the Clark Sport Center.
A day-fee is charged for the use of the pool. Swimming is permitted in the clean, cool
waters of Otsego Lake. A public beach and changing rooms are provided at Glimmerglass
State Park.
- Boating: Sail boats, canoes, and motorized boats may be rented at Sam Smith's Boat Yard
from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. For information, call 607-547-2543.
- Golf: Three public golf courses offer beautiful settings and various golf options.
Leatherstocking Golf Club; a challenging 18 hole course, with driving range. 607-547-5275.
Meadow Links Golf Course is an executive length course about 14 miles from Cooperstown
with driving range and natural grass tees. 315-858-1646.
Otsego Golf Club established in 1894 at the north end of Otsego Lake, has nine holes and
spectacular views. Call 607-547-9290.
- Skiing - Cross Country: Cross-country skiing is possible when snow conditions are favorable. Equipment can
be rented locally at Mt. Otsego Ski Shop (607-547-2203) and trail recommendations can be
provided by staff.
- Lake / River / Ocean: Otsego Lake is a major focal point for the area. Headwaters for the Susquehanna River, it is a site for fishing, boating, swimming and snow sports in winter.
- Baseball: Visiting teams play at Doubleday Field throughout the season. A schedule of
games is available from the Village office at 607-547-2411. Class A NY-Penn League games
featuring the Oneonta Tigers are played at Damaschke Field in Oneonta. For information
call 607-432-6326.
- Fitness: The Clark Sport Center is a modern sports facility featuring a gym with basketball
courts and running track, bowling, Olympic pool, fitness and aerobic rooms, squash and
racquetball courts, rock climbing and ropes course. For schedule and fees call 607-547-2800.
- Running: Cooperstown is a popular place for outdoor jogging. Routes are described in the
book, Running the Leatherstocking Trails, located in The Inn's library.
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