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Visitors can truly enjoy small-town NY charm in the Cooperstown and Oneonta area during the winter months. The ground and trees are snow-covered, the lakes are frozen — there's a muffled quiet that soothes the soul.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is open every day during the winter, offering visitors a great opportunity to enjoy the legendary baseball collections at a leisurely pace. Brewery Ommegang is serving fabulous meals at the Café, as well as tours and samples of their award-winning brews.

Adults can enjoy wine tastings, cooking classes or weekly international specials at the Otesaga Resort Hotel.

Kids of all ages can enjoy Cooperstown events such as cross-country skiing, tubing and snow-shoeing at Glimmerglass State Park, located north of Cooperstown, or outdoor activities at Gilbert Lake State Park, located a few minutes from Oneonta, NY. We have an abundance of county and state land for these great winter activities.

Hundreds of folks trek out onto the frozen water to ice fish, a sport that's enjoyed on both Otsego and Canandarago lakes, state-owned, stocked lakes located just a few hours from New York City. And with the "winter thunder" — the sound of the thick ice cracking from time-to-time, comes the roar of snowmobiles on the ice-covered, flat surfaces. Sledders enjoy wonderful trail systems that connect the Cooperstown and Oneonta area with the wildly popular Old Forge area.

Cozy-up next to the fireplaces at a wide variety of Cooperstown hotels and other lodging establishments, from B&Bs to modern franchise and resort properties.

We have winter carnivals, chili bowls, big screen TV sports "destinations," art gallery activities, and many other fun Cooperstown activities.

Visitors and residents alike know when winter is coming to an end during March, when Sugaring Off Sundays take place every Sunday at The Farmers' Museum. The history of the maple sugar process is told, family and friends gather for Sunday morning breakfasts that feature NYS foods and Otsego County maple syrup — and best of all, spring is just around the corner.

Come enjoy the snow with us in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains — we're a four-season vacation destination!