Attractions
In addition to the close proximity to Cooperstown’s Museums, Baseball attractions and Glimmerglass Lake the Center City Inn is a great place to take in the diverse offerings of a college town nestled in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains.
Local community theatre, Glimmerglass opera and the Catskill Symphony Orchestra offer the arts enthusiast multiple opportunities for entertainment.
For those seeking outdoor adventure and exercise find numerous hiking and mountain biking trails, 2 city parks including a pool and tennis courts. Cross country and downhill skiing all within minutes to an hour from the Inn.
Glimmerglass State Park , Gilbert Lake State park, and Robert V. Riddell State Park are favorite destinations for camping, picnics, hiking, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, swimming and boating
Oneonta boasts a year round Farmers Markets on Saturdays with locally grown vegetables, fruits, meats and baked goods for your weekend getaway meals.
DINING
The Inn is within a 5 minute walk of a variety of restaurants. Find links to dining in our area here.
Oneonta
Oneonta is a unique college town in the Susquehanna River Valley and only a 30 minute drive to Cooperstown. The “City of the Hills” is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and offers a unique Main Street experience filled with culture and diverse cuisine. Explore the historic homes within one block of the Inn in the Walnut Street Historic District and visit local art galleries and shops. Oneonta is located on the I-88 corridor this makes travel from Albany (1 hour 15 minutes)/Binghamton (1 hour) or New York City (3 ½ hours) very easy.
Animal Adventure Park (Harpersville)
Howe Caverns (Howes Caves)
Ross Park Zoo (Binghamton)
Discovery Center of the Southern Tier (Binghamton)
Cooperstown
Visit Cooperstown and all points in between. The scenic 30 minute drive could include many sights. Make a stop for Canoe and Kayaking in Portlandville. Taste some beer at Brewery Omengang near Milford or take a trip on the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad. While in Cooperstown enjoy lakeside parks or dining in the home to the Glimmerglass Festival, Cooperstown museums and Baseball events visit This is Cooperstown
For hiking, biking, and everything outdoors visit This is Cooperstown Outdoors.
Catskills
The Catskills have long been an outdoor sports and adventure destination. Just a short 1-hour drive from the Inn, you can enjoy all that the Catskills have to offer. The area is known for the Catskill Forest Preserve, with its rich wildlife and hiking trails, and ski resorts including Hunter, Windham, Plattekill, and Belleayre Mountains.
Whether you’re seeking the challenge of downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing; extreme mountain biking, or miles of country roads for the biking enthusiast; this area provides visitors with places to experience all of the great outdoors during any season.