Cooperstown Attractions

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Tours depart from the southern tip of Lake Otsego aboard a 60 foot 1912 boat for a narrated 1 hour tour.

The land surrounding the Farmers' Museum has been part of a working farm since 1813. The barn, creamery, and herdsman's cottage are still standing today and are part of the museum complex. The museum has over 23,000 farming artifacts on display.

The Fenimore Art Museum features collections of American art including native, folk and fine art in changing exhibits. It is housed in a neo-Georgian structure overlooking Otsego Lake. James Fenimore Cooper memorabilia and historic photos are also on display.

Glimmerglass Opera performs four operas each year at the Alice Busch Opera Theater.

The Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum features replicas of 30 famous baseball players and a collection of rare memorabilia. Visitors will also enjoy the full-length bloopers movie and the virtual reality batting cage game.

Hyde Hall was started by George Clarke in 1817, it has over 50 rooms. This house museum and regional cultural center is undergoing ongoing restoration. The visitor center is located in the estate's carriage barn.

The centerpiece of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown is the historic Hall of Fame Gallery, where the plaques of every Hall of Fame member line the oak walls. The Records Room on the third floor features leader boards for hits, home runs, victories, and other statistical categories. Artifacts and baseball exhibits include areas such as the World Series, Women in Baseball, Babe Ruth and the African-American Experience. The Sandlot Kids' Clubhouse is a hands-on area for children 11 and under.