Hotels in Cooperstown

There are some reliable bed-and-breakfasts in the area, such as the stately Italianate-Victorian Landmark Inn, 64 Chestnut St. (tel. 866/384-3466), or the charming and cozy Cooperstown Bed & Breakfast, 88 Chestnut St. (tel. 607/547-2532). Also consider the Cooper Inn, 15 Chestnut St. (tel. 607/547-7100), the Otesaga's (more affordable) sister property. One chain option in the city limits is the Best Western, 50 Commons Dr. (tel. 607/547-7100). In Oneonta, 25 miles away, you'll also find a Holiday Inn, 5206 State Hwy. 23 (tel. 607/433-2250). Families on a budget might also look to the Lake 'N Pines Motel, 7102 State Hwy. 80 (tel. 607/547-2790), on Otsego Lake and near the Glimmerglass Opera.

Campgrounds -- Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground, 2149 County Hwy. 31 (tel. 607/264-8431), has a pool, playground, stocked fishing pond, and theme weekends; it's a great spot for families. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Hwy. 31 (tel. 607/547-8662), 8 miles outside of Cooperstown, overlooks Lake Otsego.