Jeff's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Things to do and see.
A museum dedicated to all aspects of America’s favorite pastime.
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I-National Baseball Hall of Fame ne-Museum
25 Main StA museum dedicated to all aspects of America’s favorite pastime.
Adirondack Animal Land
3554 NY-30A fun place for families.
An early 19th century American village has been created here using authentic buildings that were physically moved to the property. There’s also a stone giant, opportunities to pet and take care of livestock (ever milk a cow?), a cool general store, and the amazing empire state carousel which is comprised largely of hand carved animals that can be found in the state (you’ve probably ridden a horse and a merry-go-round, but have you ever ridden a trout or a skunk?) along with many other New York – related portraits and symbols.
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The Farmers' Museum
5775 NY-80An early 19th century American village has been created here using authentic buildings that were physically moved to the property. There’s also a stone giant, opportunities to pet and take care of livestock (ever milk a cow?), a cool general store, and the amazing empire state carousel which is comprised largely of hand carved animals that can be found in the state (you’ve probably ridden a horse and a merry-go-round, but have you ever ridden a trout or a skunk?) along with many other New York – related portraits and symbols.
An authentic 1750 fortified home which sponsors various events including a craft fair every September.
Fort Klock Restoration
7214 NY-5An authentic 1750 fortified home which sponsors various events including a craft fair every September.
A great place for swimming, sunning, boating and hiking at the north end of Otsego Lake.
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IState Park yaseGlimmerglass
1527 Co Rd 31A great place for swimming, sunning, boating and hiking at the north end of Otsego Lake.
The colonial era home of Sir William Johnson, the British head of Indian Affairs prior to the American Revolution.
Johnson Hall State Historic Site
139 Hall AveThe colonial era home of Sir William Johnson, the British head of Indian Affairs prior to the American Revolution.
Motorcycle races in the summer, skiing in the winter.
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Royal Mountain Ski Area
3072 NY-10Motorcycle races in the summer, skiing in the winter.
Fonda Speedway
21 Bridge St SIf you like NASCAR, this is the place to go.
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
129 Schoharie StA museum that shows life during the Erie Canal days.
Remington Arms Co Plant
14 Hoefler AveThis gun factory features a firearm museum.
A bit of a drive (just over an hour), but a bustling downtown, at least four parks, a top notch movie theater, and of course, horse racing and a casino.
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Saratoga Springs
A bit of a drive (just over an hour), but a bustling downtown, at least four parks, a top notch movie theater, and of course, horse racing and a casino.
Starhaven is located about 8 miles from the Southern Adirondacks, an area of mountains, forests, lakes and wildlife. There are several local hiking trails of varying skill levels.
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Adirondack Mountains
Starhaven is located about 8 miles from the Southern Adirondacks, an area of mountains, forests, lakes and wildlife. There are several local hiking trails of varying skill levels.
This school has a short, easy hike ending in small caves with a staircase leading down to a series of waterfalls. -Great for families or if you just want to step out in nature.
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Owen D. Young Central School
2316 NY-80This school has a short, easy hike ending in small caves with a staircase leading down to a series of waterfalls. -Great for families or if you just want to step out in nature.
Utica Zoo
1 Utica Zoo WayA good place for families with younger kids.
Beautiful views of the Schoharie Valley from the easy to moderately strenuous hike.
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Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail
264 Mill Valley RdBeautiful views of the Schoharie Valley from the easy to moderately strenuous hike.
Journey below the ground to this amazing system of caverns complete with its own lake and boat ride. (Bring an added layer of clothing – – it’s constantly in the 50° range.)
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Howe Caverns
255 Discovery DrJourney below the ground to this amazing system of caverns complete with its own lake and boat ride. (Bring an added layer of clothing – – it’s constantly in the 50° range.)
The less commercial “cousin“ to nearby Howe’s Caverns, and close enough That you could do both caverns in the same day. Neat underground waterfall at the end of the tour.
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I-Secret Caverns
671 Caverns RdThe less commercial “cousin“ to nearby Howe’s Caverns, and close enough That you could do both caverns in the same day. Neat underground waterfall at the end of the tour.
Jockeybush Lake
Popular hiking spot; good for families.
Short, vigorous hike on well-marked trail. Fire tower at the top offers great views, especially in Autumn.
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Kane Mountain Fire Tower
Green Lake RoadShort, vigorous hike on well-marked trail. Fire tower at the top offers great views, especially in Autumn.
Great place for family hikes—pretty level, well-marked paths with a bridge right over the pond.
Willie Wildlife Marsh
Great place for family hikes—pretty level, well-marked paths with a bridge right over the pond.
Steep climb to beautiful view of Piseco Lake (about an hour north of Starhaven.)
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Panther Mountain
Steep climb to beautiful view of Piseco Lake (about an hour north of Starhaven.)
“The” place to go for cross country skiing in the area.
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Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center
139 Lapland Lake Rd“The” place to go for cross country skiing in the area.
Nine Corner Lake
Mine for “diamonds” (crystalline quartz).
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Herkimer Diamond Mines Resort
4626 NY-28Mine for “diamonds” (crystalline quartz).
Dig for Herkimer “Diamonds” in this newly opened (2020) mining area. Closer and less commercialized than the older Herkimer sites.
Mohawk Valley Mineral Mining, Inc.
354B Moyer RoadDig for Herkimer “Diamonds” in this newly opened (2020) mining area. Closer and less commercialized than the older Herkimer sites.
Food scene
Outstanding food in a castle setting.
Beardslee Castle
123 Old State RdA local favorite for homemade food and ice cream. The town park is right next to the restaurant.
Parkside Drive-In
7485 NY-5A local favorite for homemade food and ice cream. The town park is right next to the restaurant.
Crazy Otto's Empire Diner
100 W Albany StA classic American diner.
Brewery Ommegang
656 Co Hwy 33Great place for beer and eats.
Table At Fort Plain
70 Canal StreetLocal gem for farm-to-table dining.
The Village Restaurant
59 Church StreetLocal favorite.
Blue Mingo Grill
6098 NY-80Dining on Otsego Lake near Cooperstown
Highwheeler Coffee
84 Canal StreetGreat place for tea, coffee and treats.
Erie Station
Good local restaurant.
Art & Culture
A large collection dedicated to James Fenimore Cooper (author of the Leatherstocking Tales), Native American Art, painters of the Hudson River School, as well as rotating exhibits.
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Fenimore Art Museum
5798 NY-80A large collection dedicated to James Fenimore Cooper (author of the Leatherstocking Tales), Native American Art, painters of the Hudson River School, as well as rotating exhibits.
Arkell Museum
2 Erie BlvdA local art museum housed inside the local library.
Local Shopping
Shops and stores in the area.
Price Chopper
105 Plaza LnBig Lots
38 Dutch Town PlazaA discount department store.
Dollar General
681 US-20A good place to buy “basics” at a reasonable price.
Flagship store of “The Fabulous Beekman Boys” and outside scene used for Rose’s Apothecary on the hit TV series “Schitt’s Creek.”
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Beekman 1802 Mercantile
187 Main StFlagship store of “The Fabulous Beekman Boys” and outside scene used for Rose’s Apothecary on the hit TV series “Schitt’s Creek.”