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| Cooperstown | ||
| State | new York | |
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| Residents | 1.852 () | |
| height | 374 m | |
| Tourist info | (607) 547-9983 cooperstownchamber.org | |
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Cooperstown is a small town in the Otsego County in new York. The place is at the southern end of the picturesque Otsego Lake, which James Fenimore Cooper in his Leather sock-The poetic name "Glimmerglass" was given to novels.
Cooperstown enjoys a brisk influx of visitors from the closer and wider region, especially in summer, especially because of the people who live here National Baseball Hall of Fame and because of the Alice Busch Opera Theater, which takes place every July and August for the Glimmerglass Opera Festival is, a summer event of opera and musicals, the most prestigious to be found in upstate New York. The large open-air museum is also worth seeing (The Farmer's Museum).
background
The most famous resident of the town, which was officially founded in 1786, was James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851), the author of the Leather sock-Novels. However, the namesake was not this, but his father William Cooper, who acquired the land in 1780. William Cooper became one of the wealthiest men in the state towards the end of the century and also served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
In 1839 the 20-year-old Abner Doubleday - later an important general of the Union - is said to have invented the baseball game in Cooperstown, which is a myth according to today's view. Doubleday never claimed such authorship itself. The game's origins are likely to be in England, where it is documented as early as 1744.
getting there
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By plane
Cooperstown has a small regional airport 1 Cooperstown-Westville Airport
(IATA: COP)which, however, has no scheduled connections, but is only available for private flights.
The closest alternatives with domestic American scheduled services are the regional airports Albany (ALB; 115 km away) and Syracuse (SYR; 150 km).
From Europe it is cheaper to fly over New York City (Newark or JFK), from there it is approx. 320 km to Cooperstown.
By train
The closest Amtrak train station is 50 km north in Utica. A train called Empire service, New York City and Albany among others with Rochester and Niagara Falls connects.
By bus
Cooperstown is operated daily by the bus company Trailways approached. If you're coming from New York City, you have to be in Kingston change. The stop is at 72 Elm Street, Cooperstown.
In the street
The cheapest way to travel to Cooperstown is by rental car or car. If you are coming from New York City, you have the choice of either taking Highway 17 or 145 (3:45 hours) or the slightly slower Route 28 across it Catskills to drive (4 hours).
mobility
As in almost all American small towns, it is also advisable to have a rental car or car available in Cooperstown. Free downtown parking e.g. at Pioneer St, south of Church St.
At the northern entrance sign, a few hundred meters north of the Fenimore Art Museum, lies a Park & Ride-Parking area from which a chargeable shuttle bus (trolley) commutes to downtown. Two other buses commute from downtown to the south and west. Day tickets, which allow unlimited use of the buses, cost $ 2. (As of July 2017)
Bicycles can be rented from Cooperstown Bicycle Works (55 Grove St).
Tourist Attractions
Museums
Anyone planning to visit all three museums can start this tour with a Combination ticket buy and save money.
- 1 National Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main Street, Cooperstown.
Considered the main attraction of Cooperstown and a must-see for all baseball lovers. 3 floors with more than 38,000 exhibits. No in-house parking lot.Open: daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in summer until 9 p.m.Price: Admission $ 19.50 (children and seniors reduced).
- 2 The Farmer's Museum, 5775 State Hwy 80 = Lake Road, Cooperstown.Large open-air museum with unusually elaborate and detailed reconstructed and furnished historical buildings, in which visitors can study rural life in the 19th century. Numerous volunteers in contemporary costumes demonstrate historical craft activities. The visit is estimated at least 2 hours. Well worth seeing and also worth a detour.Open: Seasonally changing opening times.Price: Summer admission $ 12 (children and seniors reduced).
- 3 Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown.Museum with extensive exhibitions of American art. You can also see objects from the property of the writer James Fenimore Cooper, who lived in the house for many years.Open: Seasonally changing opening times.Price: Admission $ 12 (children 12 and under free, seniors reduced).
Building
- 4 Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park (About 2 km north of the opera house, turn off Route 80 into the inconspicuous Route 53 and then carefully follow the signs).The lush residence of George Hyde Clarke (1768-1835), a descendant of the New York governor of the same name, was built in the neoclassical style in 1817-1834. Hyde Hall has around 50 authentically furnished rooms that can be visited on guided tours. There is also a covered bridge built in 1823 on the property, just one of many in the region. The park offers a wonderful view over the lake.Open: daily in summer, tours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. every hour on the hour.Price: Tickets $ 12 (children 6–17 years $ 10, seniors $ 10).
park
- 5 Glimmerglass State Park.State Park on the northwestern edge of Otsego Lake. Bathing beach (daily 11 am-7pm), hiking trails and camping.Open: daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., in summer until 9:30 p.m.Price: $ 7 driveway per car.
activities
- Alice Busch Opera Theater, 7300 State Highway 80, Cooperstown. Unusually designed opera house with 914 seats, located on the northwestern bank of Otsego Lake. Every summer (July and August) this takes place here Glimmerglass Festival instead, a program of opera and musical productions that are musically and artistically reliable of the finest quality. That better-known opera houses such as the Mead Staying closed in summer makes the Glimmerglass Festival all the more interesting for New York visitors. Early online booking is advisable because tickets are in high demand and sell out quickly. The theater is built in such a way that even the cheapest seats are close to the stage and almost all of them offer a perfect view. Good opportunity to wear the fanciest wardrobe you have in your suitcase. Neither heating nor air conditioning; Experienced visitors therefore bring a light woolen blanket. Those in the know come 1 hour before the start, because an introduction to the piece will be given in a tent next to the opera, either by the conductor or the director. Even experienced opera-goers learn a lot here, and beginners are given a few keywords that will make them easier for them to understand afterwards.
- Glimmerglass Queen. Excursion boat that sets out on tours across Otsego Lake several times a day in summer. The office is at 10 Fair Street.Price: Tickets $ 15 (children under 11 $ 10). No credit cards.
shop
- Willis Monie, 139 Main St. Somewhat tucked away at the end of a tiny shopping arcade is what is probably the nicest shopping address in Cooperstown and a wonderful refuge for everyone who finds the crowd on Main Street too much (baseball fans hardly ever get lost here): a medium-sized second-hand bookshop whose well-organized book holdings are almost in several rooms tower up to the ceiling. If you are looking for a specific title, you will probably not find it here, but bibliophiles who like to rummage should bring a backpack with them, given the low prices. Cash or credit card payment.
- Price chopper, 113 Chestnut Street, at Walnut St, Cooperstown. Central supermarket. If you can't find what you're looking for here, drive 6 minutes further south to Tops-Supermarket (5 Commons Dr).
The closest shopping mall is the Sangertown Square in New Hartford at Utica (1 hour northwest of Cooperstown).
kitchen
Opera-goers can also get attractive small dishes (wraps, salads) at the bar of the theater before the performance.
Coffee shop
- Stagecoach Coffee, 31 Pioneer St (on the edge of Main St). The most popular coffee house in Cooperstown. Also breakfast and small dishes.
Cheap
- New York Pizzeria, 75 Chestnut St. (just under 1 km south of Main St). The most popular restaurant in the lower price segment. Branch of a local mini chain that is also in Richfield Springs is represented.
- Cooperstown Diner, 136 Main St. Tiny diner, but one that has a large fan base. American egg breakfast (all day), hamburgers, wraps and diner specialties such as fried haddock or liver with fried onions. Plate meals $ 9-12, hamburgers from $ 6.
medium
- Bocca Osteria, 5438 NY-28 (3 minutes south of Main St). This is an out-of-the-way restaurant serving Italian cuisine known to be the best in town. Soups, salads, appetizers, Neapolitan pizza, pasta, panini. Mains $ 13-23.
- Nicoletta's Italian Cafe, 96 Main St. One of the most popular downtown restaurants. Italian cuisine adapted to American tastes; no pizza. Mains $ 13-26. Extensive wine list.
- The Hawkeye Bar & Grill, 60 Lake St. The in-house restaurant of the very posh Otesaga Resort Hotel offers surprisingly affordable cuisine that can be met without fear of contact. American grill cuisine with creative and eclectic influences. Salads, appetizers, hamburgers, pizza, fish and meat dishes. Mains $ 11-28. Extensive wine list.
- Toscana Italian Fusion & Grill, 64 Main St. Popular Italian restaurant. Salads, appetizers, pasta, fish and meat dishes. Mains $ 16-25.
- Mel's at 22, 22 Chestnut St. (on the western edge of Main St). Considered the best restaurant in Cooperstown with (creatively varied) American cuisine. Salads, soups, appetizers, hamburgers, fish and meat dishes. Main courses in the evening $ 9-26.
- Lake Front Restaurant, 10 Fair St. Restaurant with solid seafood cuisine, the greatest asset of which is its view of the lake. In addition, unlike in the Main Street area, you can park directly at the restaurant.
- Redneck Bar-B-Que, 4938 NY-28 (10 minutes south of the town center, near Route 11). The name is admittedly a bit daunting, but the quick American cuisine on offer here is actually comparatively sophisticated. A good opportunity to try some typical American bar dishes that you may not have heard of, such as Fried Green Tomatoes, Deep Fried Pickles, Rat Toes (= filled jalapeño pods), Sweet Potato Fries, Potato Skins, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Crab Cakes , Pulled pork, cowboy burgers or cuban sandwiches. Bring at least 2 hours as the service is quite slow and the reason this restaurant is rated the second worst in town on TripAdvisor.
- 1 Alex's World Bistro, 149 Main Street. Small restaurant with a strong atmosphere that baseball fans tend not to get lost in despite its central location. Lovingly prepared, internationally inspired cuisine. The best brunch address in town. Main courses in the evening $ 19-32. Lunch possible much cheaper.Open: daily 11 am-10pm.
nightlife
accommodation
Overnight accommodation is in extremely high demand in summer - especially from baseball fans and opera goers - and is accordingly expensive. In Oneonta or Utica, but also in Herkimer If you live much cheaper, or for the same money, much nicer. If you are dependent on a room in Cooperstown, it is best to start looking very early (i.e. at least 6–8 months in advance).
In the center of Cooperstown
- The Cooper Inn, 15 Chestnut St.. Upscale hotel in the center of Cooperstown.Price: From $ 289 in summer, breakfast included. Advance reservation is advisable.
- Lake Front Hotel, 10 Fair St. Mid-range hotel located in the city directly on the lakeshore. The rooms are decent but the only thing that justifies the high price is the expensive location. It is easy to walk to the Baseball Hall of Fame from here.Price: From $ 179 in summer.
- Mohican Motel, 90 Chestnut St.. The cheapest address in the center of Cooperstown.Price: From $ 99 on summer weekends.
- The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake St, Cooperstown. The luxury hotel in Cooperstown, right on the lakeshore. The imposing building is designed in the Federal style and was completed in 1909. 135 rooms and suites. Serious clothing requested.
- F.R. Woods Baseball Town Motel, 61 Main St.
South of the closed urban area
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 4758 State Route 28. Cooperstown's only chain hotel is 10 minutes south of the town center (and a good 20 minutes from the opera). 74 rooms and 16 suites on 3 floors, last renovated in 2014. Due to its - for Cooperstown - at least reasonably reasonable price-performance ratio, the hotel was already fully booked for summer weekends at the end of the previous year.Price: With breakfast from $ 155.
- Gateway Inn & Suites, 107 Beaver Meadow Rd.
- Red Carpet Inn & Suites, 4909 NY-28.
To the north of Lake Road
The following motels are located directly on the western shore of the lake, a bit away from Cooperstown, but all the more suitable for opera-goers. From north to south:
- Lake 'n' Pines Motel, 7102 State Highway 80 = Lake Rd. 35 room motel and cottages. Indoor and outdoor pool.Price: $ 139–175 on summer weekends, cottages up to $ 300.
- Bayside Inn & Marina, 7090 State Highway 80. Motel located on the western shore of the lake, which offers neither tastefully furnished rooms nor luxury, but is rated relatively highly in TripAdvisor. No breakfast. Larger families can also book a cottage with up to 3 bedrooms.Price: $ 159-189 on summer weekends.
- Aalsmeer Motel & Cottages, 7078 State Highway 80. The associated cottages are only rented on a weekly basis (Sa-Sa) in summer.Price: From $ 170.00 (motel) on summer weekends.
- Hickory Grove Motor Inn, 6854 State Route 80. The rooms are a bit too small for more than 2 people.Price: From $ 159 on summer weekends and a minimum of 2 nights.
- Lake View Motel, 6805 State Highway 80. Motel on the western shore of the lake, where families can find enough space. Rooms, suites, and cabins, all with microwaves and refrigerators.Price: From $ 160 on summer weekends.
- Terrace Motor Inn, 6439 State Highway 80. This motel is about halfway up the lake. Heated outdoor pool.Price: $ 169 on summer weekends, 2 night minimum.
Alternatives in the neighboring towns
In Richfield Springs, which is close to the opera house, there are three relatively cheap hotels and a good campsite.
East Springfield
In East Springfield, also only 7 minutes from the opera house, there is the lovingly furnished B&B Meadowlark Inn, which has an enthusiastic fan base and is therefore booked out extremely early, and the more modest one Otsego Motel.
health
In medical emergencies, help is available around the clock Bassett Medical Center (1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown).
Practical advice
- U.S. Post Office, 40 Main St, Cooperstown. Open: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. So closed.
- Village Library, 22 Main St (diagonally across from the Baseball Hall of Fame). Tel.: 1.607.547.8344. If you feel like quiet in all the hustle and bustle of baseball, you will find it here.Open: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Wed-Fri until 8 p.m.), Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
- Anyone in Downtown public toilets searches, finds the one on the side of the facing the parking lot Doubleday Field (Ballpark). Only 100 meters away from Main St.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.cooperstownny.org/ (en) - Official website of Cooperstown
