A Visitors Guide to The Good Life in Cooperstown and Oneonta in 2021

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607-547-6103 • 21 Railroad Ave, Cooperstown • info@AllOTSEGO.com

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Lake Otsego’s only open-air lakeside dining spot offers creative grill cuisine on its Adirondack porches at the water’s edge.

Inspired by a multitude of international cuisines, the Blue Mingo Offers an eclectic menu that The New York Times has called “the area’s most interesting dishes.” Open daily, dinner reservations a muST (607) 547-7496

Spend some quality time on the lake in a rental boat at Sam Smith’s. From kayaks, KIVWM[ IVL Å[PQVO JWI\[ \W large and small pontoon boats, rentals are available by the hour to a full day Call for reservations (607) 547- 2581

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a contemporary take on the classic country store, with a unique and wide-ranging offering of authentic products and provisions from around the world and around the corner. From gourmet foods, take-out lunches and locally-sourced grocery items and produce to kitchen and entertaining essentials, pet and garden supplies, treats for the kids, unique KTW\PQVO TWIL[ WN PIZL \W ÅVL Q\MU[ and much, much more

Welcome to Upstate New York!

We’re glad you’re here and hope you will find this Visitors Guide helpful in planning fun-filled days!

Below are some important phone numbers to keep handy…just in case!

Enjoy our beautiful area, we’re glad you’re here!

911 Cooperstown Police Dept

607-547-2500

Oneonta Police Dept

607-432-1113

Cooperstown Fire Dept

911

Bassett Medical Center Main: 607-547-3456

Emergency: 607-547-3355 Sheriff’s Dept

607-547-4271

NY State Police

607-432-3211

Poison Control

800-222-1222

John Mitchell Real Estate

Let our team of real estate professionals help you find the perfect home, business, lake cottage or land parcel.

607-547-8551 www.johnmitchellrealestate.com THE GOOD LIFE/3

SaturdayS May through december: 9 am – 2 pm January through april: 10 am – 2 pm tueSdayS July through September: 12 – 5 pm SNAP and SNAP Match are available during every market.

101 Main Street in Pioneer Alley Cooperstown 607-547-6195 www.cooperstownfarmersmarket.org 4/THE GOOD LIFE

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SICK?

Be seen faster with Bassett Convenient Care

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)

Oneonta - (607) 433-6400 Oneonta Specialty Services 1 Associate Drive, Oneonta

Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Weekends: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed major holidays)

BassettCareNow.org

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Clothes aren’t going to change the world, the women who wear them will…

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 THE GOOD LIFE/7

What are you reading this summer?

50,000 USED & RARE BOOKS and EPHEMERA Sports, Literature & Biography History & Military Fiction, Science Fiction & 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

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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

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Come to Upstate New York and create your dream home!

6.04± acres

This ideal corner lot is in Valley Views subdivision in the town of Middlefield, in close proximity to County Route 52. Road frontage on Gateway Lane 1,113 ft± and Saddlebrook Court 243 ft±. Cherry Valley Springfield Central School District. Internet service is now available. Covenants: no mobile homes, single-story residence, 1,700 sq ft; 2-story residence 2,000 sq ft. No subdivision of parcel, and no construction of cement pads. $49,995 37 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown 607-547-5622 · 607-547-5653 (fax) Parking is never a problem!

realty

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Reiss CaR Wash Next tO DReams PaRk automatic touchless laser wash

Ride and Shine!

4542 St. Hwy. 28 • Milford 607-547-6187 10/THE GOOD LIFE

classes & workshops regional festivals

come shop at our studio! www.azureartisans.com find us on instagram and etsy!

1149 allen lake road, richfield springs call christina for more info 315-858-8899 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

Take the cloud car out for a spin.

Mention this ad and save 10% on our huge selection of classic collectibles from LEGO® to action figures, to sports.

51 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown 312.925.3461 | toysoffame.com toysoffame@gmail.com

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COOPERSTOWN DINER

136½ Main Street • Cooperstown • 607-282-4367

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Breafast & lunch served all day!

OPEN DAILY 6AM-8PM Tired of eating out? Ask about our COMPLETE FAMILY DINNErs We do all of the work for YOU!

Home of Cooperstown’s best and biggest cheeseburger!

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Cooper Country Crafts

Fine locally produced handcrafts from the HEART of NY

2 DoubleDay Court • Cooperstown DaIly 10 am to 5 pm 16/THE GOOD LIFE

Custom Blended Ice Cream

Milkshakes • Sundaes • Hot Dogs

NEW MENU ITEMS in our new

Food Shack!

BBQ, BURGERS, SALADS, AND MUCH MORE! Like us on

NOW SERVING

BEER & WINE!

4833 State Highway 28 Cooperstown THE GOOD LIFE/17

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Hanford Mills, circa 1895

circa 1895

Call 607.278.5744 to reserve a guided tour and see waterpowered machines working as they did a century ago.

HANFORDMILLS.ORG 51 County Highway 12

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East Meredith, NY

Celebrate Summer Three Ways!

453 Broadway | Saratoga Springs 518-217-3990

73 Main Street | Cooperstown 607-282-4374

11 Railroad Ave | Cooperstown 607-282-4246 Cooperstowndistillery.com

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COLD BREW ON TAP! HARD SELTZERS & CIDERS! $5 FRIDAYS! ALL MINI GOLF $5 EVERY FRIDAY Expanded Ice Cream Parlor · B’day Parties · Wild West Laser Tag · Large Outdoor Water Sluice for Gem Mining Hand-build a Teddy Bear Shop 4 Miles south of Cooperstown on State Rte 28 607-547-8330 · www.barnyardswing.com

SHOPPING DINING MOVIES Welcome to

We’ve got what you need, the big name shops as well as tons of specialty shops in between.

We are proud to support and help develop the ONeONtA COMMUNItY! 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta • 607-432-4401 www.shopsouthsidemall.com

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Serving you for over 70 years!

Online Restaurant Curbside Delivery Catering Gift Shop Sauce Production

Thank you for your patronage! www.brooksbbq.com 607-432-1782 5560 NY Rt 7 Oneonta THE GOOD LIFE/23

Daily specials!

Full spacious bar!

The best sandwiches & burgers in town!

261 Main Street Oneonta

607-267-4347 wiseguyssammys.com Tues - Sat: 10:00 am to 8 pm

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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B a s e B a l l Wa x M u s e u M

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.

99 M a i n s t r e e t, Co o p e r s to W n 607-547-1273 o p e n 9 a M - 1 0 p M D a i ly i n f o @ B a s e B a l lWax M u s e u M.Co M

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.

28 Railroad Avenue Cooperstown 607-547-7111 therailroadinn.com

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e Cooperstown T Underground Barbershop

Charlie Varney Main Street, Cooperstown Next to Sal’s Pizzeria

Call for an Appointment 607-422-5668

when the BoyS are BuSy…

147 Main Street, CooperStown • 516-996-9204

tHe tepee

it’s tHe destination celebrating over 70 years!

Native-made items, clothing, moccasins, turquoise, sterling, copper jewelry, candles, soaps, essential oils, crystals, toys.

Many items are locally made.

7632 US Hwy 20 | Cherry Valley | 607-264-3987 info@thetepee.biz | www.thetepee.biz

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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!

-Alex Gunther, Owner

We invite you to enjoy our outdoor dining area at Mel’s 22, or enjoy our indoor ambiance!

Our take-out service is spectacular as well!

We are Covid compliant.

Good Food • Good People • Good Drinks

22 Chestnut Street, Downtown Cooperstown Open every day 11 am-10 pm Reservations: 607-435-7062 melsat22.net

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ARKELL MUSEUM AT CANAJOHARIE

American Art

> Mohawk Valley History

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Less Than a Gas Tank Away for a Day of Fun

Open each day 10 am to 4:30 pm. Open until 8 pm on Fridays from July 9 to August 27 for SunSet & SipS with live music, food, beer, wine, and animals on display.

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gREat LoCaL WinES, SPiRitS, and vintagE PoRtS BESt Selection of wines and liquors in nEW YoRK StatE! fREE tastings daily! ask our experts for today’s tips!

EXPERt aDviCE from our trained professionals toP-notCh customer service!

ALL Pappy VanWinkles Weller Blantons E.H. Taylor Buffalo Trace Laphroaig HIBIKI Don Julio 1942

Armano deBrignac Kuleto Estates Opus One Schrader Caymus Cake Bread Silver Oak Don Melchor Mount Veeder Luc Belaire Jordan

“OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL” Right off of i-88 Exit 16 607-432-4144 • 5626 Route 7 • oneonta Price Chopper Plaza 1000 Main Street • oneonta • Plenty of free parking • 5 minutes from West End and Southside • 20 minutes from Cooperstown

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7629A State Highway 80 sunflowerspringfield.com 315-985-8096 | Open Tue - Sat

Soups Salads Sandwiches Imported Cheeses Prepared fresh at our sunny café!

Take out only

ON YOUR WAY INTO COOPERSTOWN… Stop by our pharmacy and sundries store!

From bandaids and ACE bandages to greeting cards and paperbacks, we’ve got what you need!

Church & Scott Pharmacy 5396 State Hwy 28, Cooperstown 607-547-1228

Stop by to taste local craft beer!

Tastings are available.

Arcade Mini golf Batting cages

Food Music Courtyard

4850 State Hwy 28, Cooperstown 607-547-2767 30/THE GOOD LIFE

You could be the new owner of this beautiful 1970 Candy Apple Red Mustang with black top and white interior, 351C-4V V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes and power top.

I am purchasing _____tickets for _____. My total order $ _________.

q Please return my ticket stubs by mail. I have added or authorize an additional $1 to cover mailing materials and postage. (Stub not necessary to claim prize.)

Name ____________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________ City _______________________ State _____ Zip code __________

Card # ________________________ Exp date _______ CVV# ______ Email (optional) ____________________________________________ Mail this form along with check, money order or credit card information to NECCM, Department SG 24 Rexford Street, Norwich, NY 13815. Also order online at www.classiccarmuseum.org or call 607-334-2886.

* NO PURCHASE OR DONATION

NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN RAFFLE. A purchase or donation does not improve one’s chances of winning.

Open to U.S. residents age 18+.

Void where prohibited.

Runs 2/10/21 to 9/30/21.

Prize: 1970 Mustang Convertible ($28,000 ARV). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. To view complete Official Rules visit www.classiccarmuseum.org or send self-addressed stamped envelope to: NECCM Rules, 24 Rexford St, Norwich, NY 13815.

Proceeds benefit Northeast Classic Car Museum, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation.

Northeast Classic Car Museum located at 24 Rexford St (Rte 23) in Norwich, NY 13815 is the largest car museum in the Northeast with over 200 classic vehicles on display in 89,000 sq ft.

Visit our website: ClassicCarMuseum.org | Facebook/NECCMuseum | Instagram/NECCMuseum

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Sybil’s Yarn Shop with the knitty biddie 65 South Main Street, Milford 607-286-4061 | sybilsyarnshop.com Wed - Fri: Noon to 6 pm | Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

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16 BeeRS on Tap!

4 miles from Cooperstown 20 minutes from Oneonta!

607-286-9330 110 River Street | Milford

www.cooperstownbrewing.com

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