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607-547-6103 • fax 607-547-6080 • 21 Railroad Ave., Cooperstown NY 13326
SUMMER ON LAKE OTSEGO!
Bask in the natural splendor of Otsego Lake in the glow of summer while you enjoy an al fresco lunch or dinner at the water’s edge with what The New York Times has called “the area’s best dishes.” Open Daily 11am to 10pm Dinner Reservations highly recommended 607-547-7496
A Compelling Collection of Unique Clothing, Gifts and Accessories Open Daily 9am to 10pm 607-547-2543
Experience the beauty of the Lake out on the water with rental boats by the hour to the full day. From Paddleboards, Canoes and Kayaks to Fishing Boats and Party Barges, we have you covered! Open Daily from 9am to 5pm Boat Rental Reservations 607-547-2581
ALL AT ONE LAKESIDE LOCATION OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! SAM SMITH’S BOATYARD 2.5 miles north of Cooperstown on West Lake Road (Route 80) 607-547-2543
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Soups Salads Sandwiches Prepared fresh at our sunny café!
7629A State Highway 80 sunflowerspringfield.com 315-985-8096 | Open Tue - Sat
Find out what’s goin’ on while you’re here! Click it or pick it up!
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Built in 1890, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the Glimmerglass Historic District, The Railroad Inn has been newly remodeled as a state-of-the-art boutique hotel steps away from many of Cooperstown’s top summer attractions. The Railroad Inn offers the finest in hospitality in America’s most perfect village – Cooperstown.
B a s e B a l l Wa x M u s e u M
28 Railroad Avenue Cooperstown 607-547-7111 therailroadinn.com The Only
baseball Wax MuseuM in The WOrld the heroes of BaseBall Beckons you with a unique experience of our national game. from lou gehrig to aBBott and costello, BaBe ruth to marilyn monroe. you’ll Be literally inches away from life-sized legends of the game.
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Clothes aren’t going to change the world, the women who wear them will…
To complete any stylish wardrobe, we have it all… Shoes, clothing and all the accessories you deserve for your own style.
LJ’S SASSY BOUTIQUE 165 Main Street, Cooperstown • 607-547-6141 Upper Main Street, by the traffic light Tues - Fri 10 am to 5 pm • Sat 10 am to 4 pm A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/7
101 Main St. in Pioneer Alley Cooperstown, NY 13326 www.cooperstownfarmersmarket.org
when the BoyS are BuSy...
147 Main Street, CooperStown • 516-996-9204
Cooper Country Crafts
Fine locally produced handcrafts from the HEART of NY
2 DoubleDay Court • Cooperstown DaIly 10 am to 5 pm 8/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE
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Cooperstown (607) 547-5702 Bassett Medical Center Clinic Building, First Floor 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown
Weekdays: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Weekends: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed major holidays)
Herkimer - (315) 867-2884 Bassett Healthcare Herkimer 321 East Albany Street, Herkimer
Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekends: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed major holidays)
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Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekends: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed major holidays)
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ON YOUR WAY IN TO COOPERSTOWN... Stop by our pharmacy and sundrie store! From bandaids and Ace bandages to jelly beans and paperbacks, we’ve got what you need! (plus free parking!)
CChurch hurch && SScott cott PPharmacy harmacy 5396 State Hwy 28 28 5396 St. Hwy. Cooperstown
Cooperstown
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Cooperstown Wine & Spirits
20% off 12 bottles of wine Monday to Thursday 10 to 7 Friday and Saturday 10 to 8 Sunday 12 to 7
45 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown 607.547.8100 10/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE
Central New York’s Best Gastropub! 5418 State Highway • 28 Cooperstown 607-282-4525
Authentic Italian Food!
5438 State Hwy 28 • Cooperstown 607-282-4031• boccaosteria.com
new york pizzeria
Brick Oven Pizza! 75 Chestnut Street Cooperstown 607-547-2930 126 Main Street Richfield Springs 315-858-0405 A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/11
Fudge • ICe CreaM • gIFtS Scooping and pouring for over 30 years!
Tin Bin Alley
A refreshing step away from everything baseball! • Chocolates • Fresh Store-made Fudge • Gifford’s Premium Ice Cream • Beekman 1802 Products • Nostalgic Candy
• Fresh Roasted Nuts • Jelly Bellies • Vintage Signs • Jewelry and Handbags • Exclusive Tervis Tumbler!
114 Main Street • Cooperstown • 607-547-5565 www.tinbinalley.com • Like us on facebook
124 Main Street, CooperStown | 607-282-4204 full service hair salon | Beauty room | nail services
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Women’s • Men’s • Kid’s • Gifts
134 Main Street Cooperstown 607-322-4068 katesupstate.com
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Take the cloud car out for a spin. Mention this ad and save 10% on our legendary lineup of classic toys from dolls, action figures & much more. 51 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown 312.925.3461 | toysoffame.com toysoffame@gmail.com
LAND – 6.04 acres $49,900 County Hwy 52, Middlefield Cherry Valley/Springfield Central School realty Valley View Neighborhood 37 Chestnut street Open, slightly wooded Cooperstown 607-547-5622 · 607-547-5653 (fax) Ideal corner lot road frontage parking is never a problem! on Saddlebrook Court 14/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE
Inspired American Cuisine “We’re all about bringing delicious food and great service to Upstate New York. Mel’s at 22 serves the best of American cuisine. With our love for food and discovering new flavors, we look forward to serving the Cooperstown community. Come join us for lunch or dinner and stay for the live music!
-Brian Wrubleski, Owner
Good Food • Good People • Good Drinks
22 Chestnut St. Downtown Cooperstown Open every day 11am-10pm Reservations: (607) 435-7062 melsat22.net A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/15
Custom Blended Ice Cream
Milkshakes • Sundaes • Hot Dogs • & More!
4833 State Highway 28 Cooperstown
Open daily 10 am tO 10 pm June 1 thru labOr day
Free iCe Cream when you buy a round of golf every Thursday after 7 pm! Then stay for the fireworks! b’day parties · Wild West laser tag · Spin art · Gem panning bbQ tent reservations · hand-build a teddy bear Shop
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What are you reading this summer? 50,000 USED & RARE BOOKS and EPHEMERA Sports, Literature & Biography History & Mulitary Fiction, Science Fistion & Mystery Religion, Natural Science & Art Music, Antiques & Photography
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Willis Monie Books 139 Main street, Cooperstown 607-547-8363 • www.wilmonie.com
Seasonal Seed-to-Table Food Truck and Greenhouse Cafe
at Carefree Gardens · 558 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown www.celebrateorigins.com • cafe | 607-437-2862
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Chantique Spa | 107 Oneida Street, Oneonta 607-441-9898 | www.chantiquespa.com
Where beauty begins Hydrafacial facial Massage Manicure Pedicure cHeMical Peel Waxing MicroderMabrasion derMaPlaning PerManent MakeuP eyelasH extensions and so MucH More!
• left to right: kathi cobane, kate gruber, linda roseboom (owner), nancy okker
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ARKELL MUSEUM AT CANA JO H ARIE
American Art
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Explore the power of the past! Take a guided tour of an historic water- and steam-powered sawmill, gristmill and woodworking shop
Cooperstown Arts! Cooperstown Art Association Galleries Hours: Daily 11 - 4pm. Sunday 1 - 4pm Closed Tues. Labor Day - Memorial Day Compelling Art Exhibits Gallery Shop Classes Special Events
Contact: (607) 547-9777 22 Main St. Cooperstown, NY 13326 www.cooperstownart.com
The Smithy Gallery & Clay Studio Gallery Hours: Seasonal, May - August Tues. - Sat. 10 - 5pm. Sunday 12 - 5pm 3 Floors of Art Pottery Year-Round
Contact: (607) 547-8671 55 Pioneer St. Cooperstown, NY 13326
Clay Studio Shop Special Events
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www.smithyarts.org
Members and kids under 6 FREE ADMISSION. Contact us for other admission prices.
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Church and Chestnut Oneonta www.oneontalaundry.com
Pick up & drop off service available
Call or Text 607-435-9417 or 845-742-0666
Credit/Debit and Cash In the Dollar General Plaza on the corner of Church and Chestnut streets Enter into your GPS 5 Church or 76 Chestnut, Oneonta Open 7 am to 10 pm Find us on Yelp! and FaceBook
Casual | Chic | Eclectic
Buy One entree, Get One 1/2 off! Present coupon to server. Exp. 8/31/19
5206 State Hwy 23, Oneonta · 607-433-2250 www.ourtowncafeoneonta.com
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Come on by for great pizza, salads and sandwiches! --Mike Perrucci
PIZZA • SALADS SUBS • BAKED DISHES DESSERTS
Buon Appetito! Southside Mall Route 23 • Oneonta 607-441-3144 Call ahead for
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Daily specials! Full spacious bar! The best sandwiches in town!
261 Main Street Oneonta
607-267-4347 wiseguyssammys.com Mon: 9 am to 4 pm Tues - Sat: 9:30 am to 9 pm
Shirts hats Trading Cards Posters Trophies Totes Lanyards The
607-432-5259
Pony Farm Road VP 330 Oneonta, NY 13820
www.thevillageprinter.com
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LOCaL IS Better! • Local roots • true to our farmers and local producers • Local sources guarantee the freshness of our ingredients Recognizing that local farms continue to struggle, we feel that it is necessary to do our part to help. Our supplier network continually grows as we reach out to local producers, helping maintain our agricultural community. We believe that by using local meats and produce, we are able to offer you a fresher product. You also have the benefit of knowing the source of your foods, supporting our region’s rural landscapes, and preserving the future of working farms.
Our local providers include beef, produce, and also from our own gardens!
337 Chestnut Street, Oneonta 607-267-4779 www.sloansnewyorkgrill.com A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/29
secretcomixcave.com
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The Finest International Cuisine in the Heart of Oneonta
Lunch and Dinner Specials Delivery in Oneonta 11 am to 3 pm, 4:30 to 9:30 pm—Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 11 am to 9:30 pm—Sat 12 pm to 9 pm—Sun Closed Wednesday 139 Main Street, Oneonta 607-441-5200 • 607-441-5201
simplythaioneonta.com
Oneonta
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Open for lunch Monday - Saturday 11 am Kitchen open late Karaoke, trivia, line dancing on Thursday Live music most weekends Pool table, darts, foosball, and Grand Jenga
a little bit of country in the heart of Oneonta 18 Water Street • Oneonta • 607-267-4898
Sybil’s Yarn Shop with the knitty biddie For all your rain-delay needs
• Yarns, needles, books, patterns, kits • locallY hand-knit, hand made & grown products
• Featuring goodsFrom purple thistle bakers 65 South Main Street, Milford | 607-286-4061 | sybilsyarnshop.com Wed - Fri: Noon to 6 pm | Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
FUN SUMMER EVENTS
324 Caverns Road Howes Cave, NY iroquoismuseum.org | (518) 296-8949
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IROQUOIS INDIAN MUSEUM
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shop locally at the
Oneonta Farmers’ Market
local meats • delicious farm-fresh foods poultry • fresh fruits & vegetables baked goods • fresh flowers/plants OutdOOr on Muller Plaza Saturdays, May through October, 9 am to 1 pm INdOOr Markets Main Street Walkway Saturdays, November through April, 9 am to 1 pm oneontafarmersmarket.org Muller Plaza | like us on facebook
24 beers on tap!
195 Main St., Oneonta #juglife 34/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE
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Home Games. Be There!
Home games – 7 pm • Sun. games 5 pm July 4th game – 6 pm · Doubleheaders – TBA May
May 31 ................. Utica Blue Sox
June
June 3 ......Amsterdam Mohawks June 4 ............ Albany Dutchman June 7 ......... Saugerties Stallions June 8 .......... Glens Falls Dragons June 13 ........ Glens Falls Dragons June 17 ....... Saugerties Stallions June 22 ................ Utica Blue Sox June 24 ........ Glens Falls Dragons June 26 ..............Elmira Pioneers June 30 ................ Utica Blue Sox
July
July 3........... Saugerties Stallions
July 4......Adirondack Trailblazers July 5...................Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs July 7..................Elmira Pioneers July 10.................Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs July 13......Amsterdam Mohawks July 18............ Albany Dutchman July 19.................Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs July 23........... Watertown Rapids July 25............ Albany Dutchman July 26....Adirondack Trailblazers July 28................Elmira Pioneers July 31.................Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs
SAM NADER’S 100th BIRTHDAY & 1969 O-YANKS 50th REUNION!
JULY 13! Free General Admission! HISTORIC DAMASCHKE FIELD 15 JAMES GEORGESON AVE. ONEONTA WWW.ONEONTAOUTLAWS.COM 607-432-6326 A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/35
If only barns could talk…
RECLAIMED AMERICAN BARNWOOD
Authentic 100-year-old oak, stripped from American barns and refurbished in the USA!
Jeff’s Handcrafted
AMISH FURNITURE Call for hours!
Mention this ad for 10% off!
315-858-1010
1058 State Route 28 • Jordanville www.jeffsamishfurniture.com
Cooperstown Natural Foods
A full-service grocery store featuring natural and organic products Organic produce, Organic meats, Local products, Natural supplements, Natural health and beauty aids, Many gluten-free and casein-free foods, Vegan ingredients galore! Specialty/gourmet items Monday-Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 2 pm • Closed Sunday 61 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown (Just past the high school) 607-547-8613
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The Place for your next great dining experience! • Steaks, seafood and comfort food with a twist served in a comfortable and relaxed environment • Burgers and wood-fired pizza • Full bar with Happy Hour Tuesday – Friday • Banquet Room for 30 to 70, perfect for team dinners! (24 hours notice required for banquets) • Conveniently located on Rte 28, Oneonta Southside, near I-88 exit
748 State Hwy 28, Oneonta 607-267-4670 kensamericancafe.com
Liquor Depot
739 State Hwy 28 (Hannaford Plaza) | Oneonta 607-431-2589 | liquordepotoneonta.com Mon-Sat 9 am to 9 pm | Sun Noon to 8 pm
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Celebrate Summer Two Ways!
73 Main Street, Cooperstown 607-282-4374 • Eclectic Giftware and Accessories • Local Draft Beers on Tap, Handcrafted Cocktails and Cooperstown’s “Hippest” Lounge • Exciting Sandwiches and Appetizers • Live Music on Weekends • Open Mon to Sat 10 am to 10 pm Sunday 10 am to 10 pm
11 Railroad Ave, Cooperstown CooperstownDistillery.com 607.282.4246 Open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sunday Noon to 5 pm
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The Best of Both Worlds
Just 700' from Each Other!
visit usthe on facebook Raising bar on the www.the-latte-lounge.com
196Street Main St., Oneonta 196 Main Oneonta | 607-432-6244 Mon-Sat 6 am to 7 pm | Sun 7 am to 5 pm
33 Dietz Street, Oneonta | 607-386-4322
Monday-Saturday 6 am - 3 pm | Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
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