Who knew a one-stoplight town could have so much to offer? Cooperstown offers more fun and cultural attractions than you'd expect to find in a picturesque little village. For starters, there's the shrine to one of America's best-loved sports. The world-famous Baseball Hall of Fame displays thousands of artifacts, from uniforms worn by baseball legends to the very balls and bats used during record-breaking feats. During the summer months, you can watch games at historic Doubleday Field, where baseball was “invented.”
Take in Cooperstown's timeless charm on a stroll along the shop-lined lanes. About a mile from the center of town, visit The Farmers' Museum, a recreated 19th-century village, or see The Fenimore Art Museum's renowned folk art collection. You can enjoy acclaimed opera beside the lake at Glimmerglass, described by the London Times as "the most magical of settings."
To refuel, grab a burger at a classic Main Street diner or enjoy a five-course dinner at The Otesaga Resort, open since 1909. How about some brews? Tours at Brewery Ommegang, a Belgian-style microbrewery, finish with beer tasting and Belgian chocolates.
Location
Cooperstown is a village in Otsego County, New York, USA. It is located in the Town of Otsego. The population was estimated to be 2,032 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Cooperstown is the county seat of Otsego County New York. Most of the village lies inside the Town of Otsego, but part is inside the Town of Middlefield.
Background
Cooperstown is perhaps best known as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Folklore tells that Abner Doubleday invented baseball on a cow pasture within the Village in 1839. (The actual origins of baseball are much less clear.) Part of the film A League of Their Own was filmed in Cooperstown.
Also present in or around Cooperstown are a number of other attractions. These include the Farmers' Museum, the Fenimore Art Museum, The New York State Historical Association's (NYSHA) library, Brewery Ommegang, and the Clark Sports Center (a large fitness facility).
The internationally renowned Glimmerglass Opera is closely associated with Cooperstown. Founded in 1975, the company originally performed in the auditorium of the Cooperstown High School. In 1987, the opera company relocated to farmland donated by Tom Goodyear of the Cary Mede Estate 8 miles north of the village, where it built the acclaimed Alice Busch Opera Theater, the first American hall built specifically for opera since 1966.
Employment
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Health care and social assistance (22%)
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Professional, scientific, and technical services (14%)
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Educational services (13%)
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Accommodation and food services (9%)
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Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
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Manufacturing (7%)
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Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
Healthcare centers in/near Cooperstown:
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MARY IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, ONE ATWELL ROAD)
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AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; ONEONTA, NY)
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COBLESKILL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; COBLESKILL, NY)
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LITTLE FALLS HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; LITTLE FALLS, NY)
Colleges/Universities nearest to Cooperstown:
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SUNY College at Oneonta (about 18 miles; Oneonta, NY)
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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 22 miles; Cobleskill, NY)
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Herkimer County Community College (about 24 miles; Herkimer, NY)
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SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (about 30 miles; Delhi, NY)
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Mohawk Valley Community College-Branch (about 31 miles; Utica, NY)
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Colgate University (about 33 miles; Hamilton, NY)
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Utica College (about 33 miles; Utica, NY)
Weather
Cooperstown, NY climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 78.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 9.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Cooperstown is 41.74 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.37 Inches.
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