Location: Cooperstown
Top Things to do in Cooperstown
What to do and see in Cooperstown, New York (NY): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Located in the foothills of the Catskills Mountains, Cooperstown is proud to be a one-stoplight town, with quiet streets and charming old homes, sitting amidst the natural beauty of Otsego County. The area is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the National Soccer Hall of Fame, the Fenimore Art Museum and the Glimmerglass Opera. Otsego County is also a popular destination for activities as diverse as antiquing, horseback riding and golf.
Restaurants in Cooperstown
1. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,619 reviews
The National Baseball Hall of Fame is a nonprofit committed to preserving the history of America's pastime and celebrating the legendary players, managers, umpires and executives who have made the game a fan favorite for more than a century. Preserving History. Honoring Excellence. Connecting Generations.
Reviewed By disneyguy333 - Clifton Park, United States
Although I have been to the Hall of Fame several times over the past several years, it never gets old and it's constantly being updated. On this visit I ventured to the 3rd floor for the first time in a few years and was impressed with the amazing exhibits on stadiums, statistics and new interactive displays. The actuall Hall was decorated for the Christmas season and there were many displays celebrating the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros. Although the World Series exhibit won't be open for a while, there were highlights of the game playing :) Overall a great visit and definitely worth the trip from anywhere for true baseball fans.
2. The Farmers' Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 592 reviews
Living history museum re-creates 19th-century rural life, complete with craftspeople demonstrating rural trades and skills in the restored buildings of an 1845 village.
Reviewed By davidwL3325MW
We stop here even when we don't have kids or grandchildren with us. The museum and the 1840's village take you back to when upstate New York was rural and almost entirely agricultural. The re-enactors are knowledgeable and friendly, as are the sheep, goats, poultry, swine, cattle, and horses. Well, the goats are not that knowledgeable. $10.50 for senior citizens.
3. Fenimore Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 649 reviews
Located inside a neo-Georgian mansion with terraced gardens overlooking Otsego Lake, this museum features fine collections of American art, James Fenimore Cooper memorabilia and historic photographs. (Closed January 1 - March 31) New exhibitions open April 1.
Reviewed By R4960NKjustinw - Hasbrouck Heights, United States
The Kenimore Museum is a nice little museum with lots to see and experience. The museum packs a lot exhibits and ideas into a small space. It is three floors of interesting art. The second floor which serves as the main floor is dedicated to American art and the Hudson River School works, the bottom floor is dedicated to Native American Art through the Thaw Foundation donation. The Third Floor has modern era art and special exhibitions, this time being of wood carvings. The views through the windows are of the grounds and the lake and it is just beautiful especially this time of year with the foliage change. You could spend several hours in this museum just admiring the works and seeing how the collections are mounted. The works are very interesting so take time out to see and experience the whole place.
4. Otsego Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 403 reviews
This picturesque nine-mile-long lake is the centerpiece of Cooperstown.
Reviewed By MajorkaCT
The lake and park are absolutely beautiful!! Very relaxing place to spend some down time while in town! The area is beautiful and it's a stunning lake and park!
5. Hyde Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR THE WINTER—OFF-SEASON OFFICE HOURS, Monday- Friday 10 AM - 4 PM: Hyde Hall is a 50-room Regency-style neoclassic stone English manor house that was built between 1817 and 1835. Now a museum, Hyde Hall offers a walk into the past with fabulous views of Otsego Lake and the surrounding countryside. Hourly guided tours are available May through October, with tours departing from Tin Top, the Visitors' Center, beginning at 10 am through to 3 pm. CLOSED FOR THE WINTER: IN-SEASON HOURS (MAY 27 THROUGH OCTOBER 31st) 10am-4pm; ADMISSION PRICES: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors (62+), Military and Youth (ages 6 – 17); Children (5 & under) free.
Reviewed By Lovetotravelitaly2
A wonderful house from the 1800's in the style of an English country house. Fine furnishing and textiles. Currently undergoing historic restoration, you can see the work in progress.
6. Glimmerglass State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By CarlBern - Bennington, United States
There's something for everyone at Glimmerglass S.P- two hiking trails, swimming and boating, and the oldest covered bridge in NY state. Beautiful and peaceful, especially after summer. Also be sure to visit Hyde Hall while you're here!
7. Abner Doubleday Field
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 427 reviews
This 9,000-seat ballpark, owned by the Village of Cooperstown itself and located near the Baseball Hall of Fame, commemorates the reputed "birthplace of baseball."
Reviewed By W1702PJmarkg - Catonsville, United States
The Abner Doubleday Field complex has an interesting early history and the stadium you see today saw it's 1st game in May of 1939. Just sitting in the covered backstop of the empty stadium you can envision all the players and fans from the different era's that graced this field. This place reminds you that baseball is a relatively simple game in the purest of terms and it's a shame how money and other documented things have stained the game a little.It is funny to think of the buildings that were sold to make extra room for the property, yet the houses right past the left field 296' marker that must get hit quite often. The property's behind the 360' right center wall as well as the 312' right field pole must also be under constant bombbardment. The last time we were in town in 1999, our family really enjoyed watching a game here. Baseball is truely "America's Pastime".
8. Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
18-hole western-themed miniature golf course with water features and drop down holes in a park-like setting. Wild-west pistol laser tag in our authentic barn. Grab a screen and bag of "rough" and gem-pan for real gemstones. Party tent for your group.
9. Riverwood Gifts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Riverwood Gifts is a wonderfully unique shop on Cooperstown's Main Street that features toys, fun and games for the kids 0-93. Jewelry and fine Handbags for her. Puzzles and games and amazing items for the whole family. Proudly offering quality handbags, belts and jewelry by Brighton Handbags.
Reviewed By RonL40 - Utica, United States
Great place to purchase local ... fun gifts, beautiful leather selection (thanks for recommending the travel bag for which I've been searching for several years!). The staff are very knowledgeable and very friendly. Fun place to browse for a thank you gift or just a surprise for yourself. Will be stopping by every time we are in Cooperstown.
10. Cooperstown Farmers' Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Make one stop at the market to find everything you need to enjoy our diverse local bounty. Thirty growers, producers, and artisans, all located within 50 miles, provide your weekly staples including fresh seasonal produce, pasture raised meats, handmade breads, artisan cheeses, bottled milk and eggs. Round out your shopping list with honey, flowers, maple syrup, sweet treats, artisan crafts and more! The market also features live music every Saturday, May through December. Sponsored by Otsego 2000 since 1991. The Cooperstown Farmers' Market hours change seasonally. We also have Tuesday hours in the summer months. SATURDAYS: January through April - 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. May through December - 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. TUESDAYS: July, August & September - 12 to 5 p.m.
Reviewed By 29Lorenzo
We come up for the Glimmerglass Festival every year and stop by the Cooperstown Farmers' Market Saturday morning. We are fortunate to have a small refrigerator in our hotel room to store the wonderful, inexpensive (compared to where I live) produce we purchase at the market. Gorgeous beets ($2/bunch), huge heads of cauliflower ($3), heirloom tomatoes, lettuce mixes, etc. Always an extensive selection of vendors and products. Lots of delicious jams and preserves to bring home as gifts. Bring a big market bag to bring home all your delicious finds. The market is open Saturdays and Tuesdays. Easy to find right off Main Street.
