Local Area Attractions Near Cooperstown KOA Journey

Many people think of Cooperstown NY as a destination for Baseball heroes and history only. It's that and lots more! It's a naturally beautiful area filled with opera, contemporary music and art, antiquing, wineries, breweries, agricultural & natural history museums, state parks, waterfalls, fishing, and hiking trails.

National Baseball Hall of Fame

National Baseball Hall of Fame

See baseball's history as never seen before! Today, feel the emotion of historic baseball moments - past and present - which come to life in a journey through time. Visit the Baseball Hall of Fame online for more information.
Directions: Left on US 20; Right on NY 80 for 10 miles; Right on Chestnut, Left on Main.
Address: 25 Main Street, Cooperstown
Phone: 888.Hall-Of-Fame

25 Main Street

Cooperstown, NY 13326

888-425-5633

Website

The Farmers' Museum

The Farmers' Museum

Rediscover the innocent beauty, the intricate wisdom and the enduring charm of our rural past.
Directions : Left on US 20; Right on NY 80 for 10 miles
Address : 5775 State Hwy 80 (Lake Road) Cooperstown
Phone : 607.547.1400
For more information visit the Farmer's Museum online.

Fenimore Art Museum

Fenimore Art Museum

Find a rare moment of excitement, controversy, appreciation, enlightenment, tranquility and grandeur.
Directions : Left on US 20; Right on NY 80 for 10 miles
Address : 5798 State Hwy 80 (Lake Road) Cooperstown
Phone: 607.547.1400
Website: fenimoreartmuseum.org

Howe Caverns

Howe Caverns

Filled with winding passages and wonder every step of the way and offering a rare glimpse into a prehistoric world formed millions of years ago by an underground river.
Directions: Left on US 20 for 24.6 miles; Right on Lykers Road to Sagendorf Corners to Discovery Drive.
Address: 255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave, NY
Phone : 518.296.8992
Website: howecaverns.com

The Glimmerglass Festival

The Glimmerglass Festival

Open in its current location June 1987, the Opera is situated on 43 acres of farmalnd along the shores of Otsego Lake. The intimate 900-seat theater with its unusual sliding walls, which allows the audience to enjoy fresh air and views of the surrounding countryside prior to performance and during intermissions, are a unique feature of the theater. Directions : Left on US 20; Right on NY 80 approximately 4 miles.

7300 State Highway 80

Cooperstown, NY 13326

607-547-2255

Website

Local Area Recreation Near Cooperstown KOA Journey

Local Farm Stands

Local Farm Stands

The valley here is full of farms and farm stands. You can purchase anything from fresh meats and eggs, to local honeys and maple syrups. Don't forget the fresh fruits and vegetables. There is even a u-pick strawberry patch. Stop by the office and pick up a list of local farm stands.

Fishing the Areas Lakes

Fishing the Areas Lakes

There are many fishing lakes near the campground. The biggest are Otsego Lake and Canadarago Lake. There are several small lakes around as well. Check https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/sporting-and-use/sporting/fishing-license for fees and regulations.

Golfing

Golfing

Play a round or two of golf at one of several golf courses in and near Cooperstown. Both Leatherstocking and Otsego golf courses are open to the public. Meadowlinks is a course is Richland Springs. Go to https://www.otesaga.com/golf/course-info-rates or https://www.otsegogolfclub.com/ or https://www.meadowlinks.com/# to find your tee times.

Hiking Area Trails

Hiking Area Trails

There are many amazing hidden hikes in the area. A few to check out and enjoy are: The Owen D Young Trail in Van Hornesville, Sleeping Lion in Glimmerglass State Park, and Springfield Nature Trail in Springfield Center. Hop on google maps to find more hiking trails around.

Scenic Drives

Scenic Drives

The hills and valleys surrounding the KOA are an amazing sight. Hwy 20 right outside the KOA is classified as a Scenic Drive itself. There are many back roads around to view the beauty of the surrounding hills. In Spring, the wildflowers splatter color across the landscape. In Fall, the many types of trees change to vibrant shades of oranges, golds and reds. Leaf peepers delight! There is also many varieties of wildlife you may spot. Deer hang out in the fields and meadows, a turkey may duck into the trees as you pass, groundhogs chatter as they scurry into their burrows. Enjoy the scenic drives, but make sure your maps are loaded up as the signal on your cell phones may be lost as you dip into valleys.