Steeped in American history and lore, the landscape that inspired James Fenimore Cooper to write The Leatherstocking Tales continues to draw visitors to the region to enjoy the extensive trail systems and nature parks. The Cooperstown and Oneonta area boasts incredible outdoor recreation opportunities at three lakes, four state parks, public forests, bountiful rivers, streams and mountains.

For many sports fans, the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Watch collegiate ball at historic Damaschke Field, home to the Oneonta Outlaws, or the Hawkeyes in Cooperstown. Shop at memorabilia shops like the Cooperstown Bat Company and Line Drives and Lipstick.

Taste the delights of this verdant farmland along the Cooperstown Beverage Trail. Culinary tourism is a growing trend and in Cooperstown, we're way ahead of the curve. Our farming traditions date back to the 1700s. Press cider at Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, savor Bear Pond Winery's dessert wines, or tour two craft breweries such as the Cooperstown Brewing Company and Brewery Ommegang. At The Farmers' Museum, visitors can observe how the farm-to-table movement really began in America.

Spend the day shopping at Cooperstown's antique shops, or meander along quaint main streets, browsing for eclectic treasures. Don't miss the star performances at Cooperstown's fine arts centers, from the seasonal and celebrated productions at The Glimmerglass Festival, to premier exhibits at the Fenimore Art Museum. Cooperstown offers all the excitement of a bigger city amid the quiet hush of the mountains and streams.

Check out our Cooperstown vacation itineraries and discover the Cooperstown and Otsego County Region.