Location: Oneonta
Top Things to do in Oneonta
The 10 Best Things to Do in Oneonta, United States
Oneonta (/ˌoʊniˈɒntə/ OH-nee-ON-tə) is a city in southern Otsego County, New York, United States. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, it had a population of 13,901. Its nickname is "City of the Hills." While the word "oneonta" is of undetermined origin, it is popularly believed to mean "place of open rocks" in the Mohawk language. This refers to a prominent geological formation known as "Tablerocks" at the western end of the city.
Restaurants in Oneonta
1. Bear Pond WInery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Kim S - Wadsworth, Ohio
This winery has an extensive selection of wines that they produce. The winery is small but comfortable. The service was spectacular as everyone was so attentive. The food we had for lunch was very tasty. There is also a little store with various snacks and goods. While my husband and I have differing palates, we both found wines that we really enjoyed. I highly recommend this winery to anyone in the area.
2. Robert V Riddell State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By paddlerman - Oneonta,New York
State park has lower and upper locations. Lower part has parking area and picnic tables near parking area. Good for family walks. Upper part entrance difficult to find and requires parking along road. Upper part is truly hiking with uphill start and choices for lengths of trails. Often quite wet in spring early summer, snow and ice in winter. Excellent for some moderate to challenging hikes. Longer trails will connect with trails coming out of Hartwick's College Camp in Davenport.
3. Joseph L. Popp, Jr. Butterfly Conservatory
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By John I - Clifton Park, New York
This place is someone's hobby and preoccupation. Parking lot is dirt and crushed stone. If there are not a lot of cars, don't be afraid. A little walk to the remodeled farm house will put you into the cramped gift shop and entrance.
Once inside you will find a variety of creatures from all over the world. The owner will explain them all, but you won't remember. Reptiles, birds, fish, turtles, and of course butterflies. The place is not sophisticated, but quite interesting. A personal passion. If you are in the area, and have an hour to spend, I would give it a shot.
4. Emmons Pond Bog
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By RLAMyers - Oneonta, New York
This is a unique opportunity to visit and hike around a sphagnum peat bog...not many of these around, so come on up and check it out! Great hiking in any season...during the summer, there are boardwalks to take you out onto the bog...pretty cool!
5. Damaschke Field
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
This Oneonta park is home to the New York Yankees A-level farm team, the O-Yanks.
Reviewed By jlantern3 - Columbia, South Carolina
Iconic site in the summer is this baseball park. has a summer collegiate league now. sure, the place is small and old fashioned=but that is the charm of the place. bleacher seating is close to the action. A must stop for at least one game-go and have fun
6. Delaware Otsego Audubon Soc. Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By RLAMyers - Oneonta, New York
There are plenty of vistas to view migrating birds here - many Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society members log and keep track of the number of migrating raptors. 100 acres of hiking trails though wetlands, forest and meadows give the enthusiast plenty of places to spend time with nature!
7. Oneonta World of Learning
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Located in beautiful Fortin Park the Oneonta World of Learning is a place for children to play. It is a wonderful place for children to explore, learn and have fun. Children are encouraged to play both inside and outside. Come play with us and enjoy Oneonta
Reviewed By Elayne M
My 6 year old loves going here, she looks forward to playing with the Legos and Imagination Playground huge building blocks every time. The varying themes and special projects like science or arts & crafts keep her interested over many visits.
8. A.J. Read Science Discovery Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
The AJ Read Science Discovery Center is an all-ages, hands-on science museum dedicated to providing visitors with an authentic experience of the scientific method. The Center is designed for all ages and abilities and is free-of-charge. Come Science With Us!
Reviewed By John G - North Babylon, New York
A.J. Read was one of my favorite science profs at SUNY Oneonta. His lectures and demonstrations made actually made physics understandable, interesting and fun. The hands-on Science Center is aimed at kids, but grown-ups can and will learn a few things, too!
9. Swart-Wilcox House Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By CNYTravelView - New York
Oneonta's oldest surviving settler home, built in 1807, is a community museum offering free Sunday programs in summer.
This modest restored home on the National Register of Historic Places was built by area Revolutionary War veteran Lawrence Swart. Tours and programs are free, staffed by volunteers. It's open Sundays 1-3pm in summer for informal tours and a July-August Sunday Series on the lawn, featuring topics of local historic interest. The museum also hosts programs for local school kids.
The site is handicap accessible.There's a parking lot across the street; also parking by the house. Tours are by appointment only May 15-Nov. 15.
10. All Star Village
Overall Ratings
3 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By LuluKC - Brick, New Jersey
We went to see our grandson play in a baseball tournament of 48 teams. Great games!
Thank God they have golf carts to take those of us who can't walk down steep hills to and from the various ball fields. The barracks the kids stayed in were like old army barracks. They really enjoyed it. They have a restaurant and bar with TVs to watch the games. They also had a gift shop. Very nice facility.
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