Everyone deserves a little extra R&R after these past few months
We all live different lifestyles governed by wildly different priorities, but in today’s world, it’s safe to say that everyone could benefit from a little extra R&R!
Adventure with a healthy side of rest & relaxation is key to feeling wholesome and robust. Take a short road trip to Cooperstown & Otsego County. Find balance in the hype of something thrilling, and the gratification of decompression-mode on a safe, not-so-far-from-home, outing in pursuit of some R&R satisfaction.
Be sure to double-check date availability and hours as each business has a different season and COVID-19 guidelines to follow.
Amble After Art:
Escape the stress of everyday life and lose yourself in the arts of Cooperstown. Start out with the Fenimore Art Museum to immerse yourself in the continually growing riches of The Thaw Collection of American Indian Art among other seasonal exhibitions.
Just over a mile away, find the Cooperstown Art Association on Main Street across from the National Baseball Hall of Fame...after viewing the gallery, try something new - catch a workshop!
Not feeling creative? Cooper Country Crafts has a wide array of hand-crafted gift items - no need to get your hands dirty!
Glimmerglass Festival will soon be releasing their 2021 season tickets... be on the lookout so you don't miss out!
Fall in love again:
Kick your feet up and stay for a while with the Fall Foliage Getaway. The Fly Creek Cider Mill offers over 40 food and drink samples daily and is a treat in itself. Then, don’t forget to head over to Brewery Ommegang for some nosh and fresh, wide open-air to toss your frisbee around and maybe even catch a yoga weekend class.
Take a pitstop at Stagecoach Coffee or Schneider’s Bakery to satisfy your sweetheart’s sweet-tooth and to fuel up for a Main Street shopping spree.
Weekenders, call ahead for curbside pickup or pull up a chair at the Pail Shop Vineyards, Winery & Tasting Room also located in Fly Creek - just up the road.
Golf & Gorge Weekend:
Relax on your own or with a bunch of buddies...follow your last putt with some good grub. Find your favorite type of accommodation and spend your days on the course in fresh air and your evenings at nearby restaurants!
- (9-holes) Otsego Golf Club only minutes from The Blue Mingo also located on the shores of Otsego Lake. Find all sorts of tasty libations at the Cooperstown Beverage Exchange after a round.
- (18-holes) Leatherstocking Golf and neighboring Hawkeye Bar and Grill.
- (18-holes) Colonial Ridge Golf Course and The Tavern and Butternuts Beer & Ale is just a short drive North.
- (18-holes) Oneonta Country Club pairs nicely with Brooks' House of BBQ and Roots Brewing Company.
- (18-holes) Meadow Links Golf Course will be a challenge, so rejuvenate at the Lake House Restaurant Lodge on Canadarago Lake.
Love in the Land, Water & Air:
Looking for something exciting to do with a friend or your partner? How about an Adventure Date Getaway?
The Guest Engineer Program aboard the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad is an exciting way to begin an adventure weekend with your honey! If they have ever dreamt of being a locomotive engineer, surprise them with the opportunity for a hands-on, 16-mile, round trip as the head Engineer.
Are you both into fishing? No worries if not... book with Canoe & Kayak Rentals so you can both enjoy your favorite part about being out on the water, whether it be the excitement of catching dinner or simply paddling and taking in the scenery.
Then together, make the ultimate tandem leap of faith high in the sky with Just Jump Skydiving overlooking Cooperstown and Otsego County. Head home with a thrilling story and a fun film documenting your flights!
Sunset Picnic:
Pack a blanket and grab picnic-style munchies or order your choice of carry-out from area restaurants to enjoy while overlooking Otsego Lake. But, before you settle down for your picnic, be sure to scope out the scenic Council Rock Park, to visit a historic spot and the mouth of the Mighty Susquehanna River. Lakefront Park is the best place in Cooperstown to watch the day’s end as the sun splashes the sky with color just before night settles in.
Sleep when you’re Dead...but Seek the Dead, NOW!
If the autumn season is your favorite because your curiosity is always piqued by tellings of hauntings, be thrilled and chilled here, in and around Cooperstown!
Fall time offers up the creepiest events and special occasions, like Hyde Hall’s Hyde and Shriek Tours and The Farmers’ Museum’s Things That Go BUMP In The Night...not to mention the family-friendly, Haunted Corn Maze!
...and definitely, try and catch a glimpse of Ichabod Crane at the historical Hyde Hall Covered Bridge.
Finally, slow your heart rate at the end of your day with a Cooperstown Candlelight Ghost Tour that highlights chilling history of the area. This will surely bring you closer to your beloved travel partner!
2020 Note: many places may have altered their regular hours or may not be open due to COVID-19 and other businesses may be seasonal. Check each by calling ahead.