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Visitors love that sports are center stage in Cooperstown. Home to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, sports fans flock to catch a glimpse of baseball legends and relax in the pristine surroundings of Lake Otsego. If that describes you or your traveling partner, here’s how to pack as many sports-centered activities into one day as you can....

Thanks to the iconic Baseball Hall of Fame, spring and summer are the peak travel seasons here in Cooperstown, N.Y. Winter, on the other hand, is perhaps our best-kept secret....

We are happy to announce that renovations are complete! There are some big improvements at Hawkeye Bar & Grill. While many of the renovations are cosmetic, others enhance the overall dining experience. Come see our updated space during your stay....

As an effective meeting planner, you know that it’s essential to keep your focus on the big picture while ensuring that the small details take your event from stereotypical to extraordinary....

To help alleviate this unnecessary (and unwelcome) wedding stress, we’re revealing our top ways to simplify your planning straight from our team of wedding experts who have seen it all!...

It’s imperative to take care of our bodies and minds so we can live life to the absolute fullest. Hawkeye Spa offers a variety of stress-melting treatments, sure to bring you to a state of tranquility in an instant....

Canvas and Corks” is a fun night out for friends, couples and individuals to unwind and learn a variety of painting techniques while savoring local cheeses and seasonal fruits, and wine!...

Wine tasting classes are an excellent way to introduce your self to the world of tasting. Luckily for you, The Otesaga Resort Hotel is offering wine classes with yours truly, Chad Douglass. Stop by for great wine and the chance to learn all about one of humankind’s oldest hobbies....

Winter can bring on a lot of feelings: the crisp, cold weather and beautiful snowfalls, the warmth of fireside chats with family and friends during the holidays, the anxiety of driving in the snow, the exhilaration of downhill skiing and, of course,the infamous skin dryness....

Studies have shown that interpersonal relations are one of the most important indicators of employee satisfaction. At The Otesaga, we know that teambuilding activities are a great way to build and strengthen relationships and increase trust within your team. While the idea of teambuilding is not new, there are new trends within the industry every year. Here are three of the top trends in corporate teambuilding activities today....

As the winds of winter begin to swirl, baseball season seems a distant memory. But in Cooperstown, New York, we’re just getting warmed up!...

While speakers and content are the main draws of any event, the food is often just as memorable for attendees. Planners have long known that food is more than just sustenance at meetings. At The Otesaga, we know that being on top of food trends is a great way to set your event apart. We’ve compiled some of the current food trends for meetings and events....

There are so many reasons why people decide to stay with us at The Otesaga Resort Hotel: the view of lovely Lake Otsego, our world-class service and modern amenities, charming, historic Cooperstown, and the comfort and elegance of the Otesaga itself. This winter, there’s also one more reason… the great performers scheduled to play in our Templeton Lounge....

What does it take for a meeting to be truly unique and memorable? While each event will have individual goals to consider, at The Otesaga Resort Hotel we have decades of experience hosting amazing, one-of-kind meetings on our stunning property....

As you prepare to visit some potential venues for your next event (hopefully The Otesaga is on your list!), it can be hard to keep track of everything you need to discuss with the site’s events manager—from technology mandatories to cuisine, and everything in between. We break it down for you in our latest blog....

As summer winds down and we make our way into autumn, Cooperstown continues to be an ideal vacation destination....

The Glimmerglass Festival, located on State Highway 80 in Cooperstown, New York is home to four fully staged professional opera productions each year....

Great meeting planners know that a successful event involves more than just ensuring that all the details are in place. Sure, it’s important to check that the microphones work and the handouts are properly collated, but unless you have the people skills to go with your organizational skills, you may never get a chance to put your abilities to the test....

Located in Cooperstown, “America’s Most Perfect Village,” The Otesaga Resort Hotel welcomes guests from around the world. And, while many come here with their friends and families for an escape, the majority of our guests visit as part of a group meeting or other corporate event....

Believe it or not, the crown jewel of Cooperstown, New York, our very own Otesaga Resort Hotel, hasn’t always been here! At the turn of the 20th century, the site of The Otesaga was just a pristine piece of land lying dormant on the southern shores of beautiful Lake Otsego....