Food scene
Amazing local bbq place -- must visit for take out or to eat in. Very affordable and tasty, try the chicken!
76 locals recommend
Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q
5560 NY-7Amazing local bbq place -- must visit for take out or to eat in. Very affordable and tasty, try the chicken!
stop in for the cinnamon roll and walk around downtown Cooperstown
17 locals recommend
Schneider's Bakery
157 Main Ststop in for the cinnamon roll and walk around downtown Cooperstown
Farmstyle brewery featuring tours, tastings of Belgian style beers and a cafe with the best pretzels!
195 locals recommend
Brewery Ommegang
656 Co Hwy 33Farmstyle brewery featuring tours, tastings of Belgian style beers and a cafe with the best pretzels!
homemade ice cream at it's best; it's worth the drive
9 locals recommend
Polar Bear Homemade Ice Cream & More
5212 NY-28homemade ice cream at it's best; it's worth the drive
Golden Guernsey Ice Cream
15 Main Stcute ice cream stop off 88 in Oneonta
must stop homemade Italian restaurant in Oneonta, NY; make reservations it gets busy
9 locals recommend
Alfresco's Italian Bistro
26 Main Stmust stop homemade Italian restaurant in Oneonta, NY; make reservations it gets busy
craving a fancy brunch stop, this is your spot; make reservations if joining on the weekend
43 locals recommend
The Otesaga Resort Hotel
60 Lake Stcraving a fancy brunch stop, this is your spot; make reservations if joining on the weekend
grab a quick slice, local tip: ask for "cold motz" on top, it's a tradition started in Oneonta
7 locals recommend
Sal's Pizzeria of Oneonta
285 Main Stgrab a quick slice, local tip: ask for "cold motz" on top, it's a tradition started in Oneonta
The Autumn Cafe
244 Main Sthealthy food with a large outside deck
Adaline Ice Cream
478 Main Sthomemade ice cream in Oneonta
Pizzaland
24 Oneida Stlong term family owned pizza and Italian food in Oneonta's west end
Swimming
lovely beach with views of Glimmerglass lake, about 30 minute drive from the Roost. Stop in Cooperstown on your way back for lunch or dinner and to walk around.
127 locals recommend
Glimmerglass State Park
1527 Co Rd 31lovely beach with views of Glimmerglass lake, about 30 minute drive from the Roost. Stop in Cooperstown on your way back for lunch or dinner and to walk around.
Wilber Pool
1 Wilber Park Drivecommunity pool in Oneonta NY
Gilbert Lake State Park
18 CCC RoadNice family-friendly lake with lifeguards.
Sightseeing
Give yourself a few hours to pour over the history of baseball and some of the sports best players, stop afterwards in downtown Cooperstown for dinner or a drink
274 locals recommend
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main StGive yourself a few hours to pour over the history of baseball and some of the sports best players, stop afterwards in downtown Cooperstown for dinner or a drink
Glimmerglass Queen Tour Boat Company Inc.
10 Fair Stfun way to see Glimmerglass lake
fun way to see the quieter side of upstate NY - great for families
28 locals recommend
Rail Explorers: Cooperstown Division
136 E Main Stfun way to see the quieter side of upstate NY - great for families
some call this the birthplace of baseball, swing by and take a look
50 locals recommend
Doubleday Field
1 Doubleday Ctsome call this the birthplace of baseball, swing by and take a look
stop by to grab local produce - veggies, jam, honey -- and crafts from the region
34 locals recommend
Cooperstown Farmers' Market
stop by to grab local produce - veggies, jam, honey -- and crafts from the region
museum for reenactments of 19th century village life plus craft demos, farm animals and a carousel - great for kids!
159 locals recommend
The Farmers' Museum
5775 NY-80museum for reenactments of 19th century village life plus craft demos, farm animals and a carousel - great for kids!
landscape painting, American artifacts, folk art and more housed in a 1930s neo-Georgian mansion
115 locals recommend
Fenimore Art Museum
5798 NY-80landscape painting, American artifacts, folk art and more housed in a 1930s neo-Georgian mansion
cider mill tours & tastings, plus a store with local goods
74 locals recommend
Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
288 Goose Stcider mill tours & tastings, plus a store with local goods
Boat Rental
rent a SUP, pedalboat or kayak and explore Goodyear Lake
36 locals recommend
Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Sales
2828 NY-28rent a SUP, pedalboat or kayak and explore Goodyear Lake
Golf - Mini & Otherwise
Leatherstocking Golf Course
60 Lake StBarnyard Swing
4604 NY-28seasonal stop for miniature golf, great place for the family
Grocery Stores
Price Chopper
165 Delaware Avelarge local grocery store, close to the Roost
Cooperstown Cheese Company
New York 28artisan gourmet cheese
Grocery store on the way to Cooperstown and near the baseball park
17 locals recommend
Tops Friendly Markets
5 Commons DrGrocery store on the way to Cooperstown and near the baseball park
Annutto's Farm Stand
5396 NY-7local veggies + fruit and homemade baked goods
Cooperstown Farmers' Market
nice spot with local produce