Be enchanted by The Charming Village of Cooperstown
Hours
- Vary by venue
Prices
- Per attraction
Events
- Main Street Cooptoberfest
- Glimmerglass Festival
- Hall of Fame Classic Weekend
Activities
- Baseball Attractions
- Breweries & Distilleries
- Art & History Museums
- Lakeside & Water Sports
- Shopping & Dining
- Championship Golfing
FAQs
What are the most popular things to do in Cooperstown Village?
The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum is the Village's top attraction, along with Lake Otsego, Fenimore Art Museum, Hyde Hall, Farmers' Museum, Cooperstown Distillery, Abner Doubleday Field, Clark Sports Center, Brewery Ommegang, and Glimmerglass State Park.
How old is the Village of Cooperstown?
Cooperstown is over 230 years old. The Village was founded in 1786 by the father of James Fenimore Cooper, the famous author who wrote The Last of the Mohicans. Cooperstown became a popular seasonal retreat around the mid-1800s thanks to its attractive lakeside setting and wooded hills. Locals believe that baseball was invented on a cow pasture in the Village by Abner Doubleday in 1839.
What Lake is the Cooperstown New York on?
The village of Cooperstown is nestled on the southern end of Otsego Lake. The lake derives its name from the Mohawk or Oneida word meaning "place of the rock", referring to Council Rock, a large boulder near the lake's outlet.
How long is Lake Otsego?
Lake Otsego is 9 miles long and about 1 mile wide. Its deepest point is about 60 feet deep.
Can you swim in Otsego Lake?
Visitors and locals can enjoy a myriad of recreation activities on Otsego Lake including swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and more.