10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Cooperstown That You Shouldn't Miss

April 22, 2022 Rosalyn Ihle

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.
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1. Glimmerglass Opera

7300 State Highway 80, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-3212 +1 607-547-2255 [email protected] http://www.glimmerglass.org
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5.0 based on 253 reviews

Glimmerglass Opera

A popular opera and musical theater company, offering innovative productions and theatrical events every summer.

2. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

25 Main St, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-1330 +1 607-547-7200 [email protected] http://baseballhall.org/visit
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4.5 based on 3,619 reviews

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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.

3. The Farmers' Museum

Lake Road, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326 +1 607-547-1450 http://www.farmersmuseum.org
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The Farmers' Museum

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.

4. Fenimore Art Museum

5798 State Rte 80, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-2500 +1 607-547-1400 http://www.fenimoreart.org/
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Fenimore Art Museum

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.

5. Otsego Lake

Cooperstown, Otsego, NY +1 607-547-2543
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Otsego Lake

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!

6. Hyde Hall

267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326 +1 607-547-5098 [email protected] http://www.hydehall.org/
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Hyde Hall

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.

7. Glimmerglass State Park

1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-4221 +1 607-547-8662 http://nysparks.com/parks/28/details.aspx
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Glimmerglass State Park

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!

8. Abner Doubleday Field

1 Doubleday Ct, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-1222 +1 607-547-2270 http://doubledayfield.com/
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Abner Doubleday Field

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".

9. Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf

4604 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-5200 +1 607-547-8330 [email protected] http://www.barnyardswing.com/
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Barnyard Swing Miniature Golf

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.

10. Brewery Ommegang

656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown, Otsego, NY 13326-4737 +1 607-544-1800 [email protected] http://www.ommegang.com/#!brewery_tours
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Brewery Ommegang

Reviewed By 755idm - Astoria, United States

Amazing beer and very nice venue. It must be great in summer time - they have a huge outdoor space. They have huge selection of beer sp everybody can find something for themselves.

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