&COOPERSTOWN ONEONTA 607-547-6103 • fax 607-547-6080 • 21 Railroad Ave., Cooperstown NY 13326 A SUMMER 2023 PUBLICATION OF Clamoring For Autographs At HoF Classic Ian Austin for THE GOOD LIFE ALSO AVAILABLE ON www.AllOTSEGO.com GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE IN H o metown oneon t a 2008 - 2023 15th anniversary & The Otsego-Delaware Dispatch HOMETOWN ONEONTA FOU NDEDIN 1 8 0 8 GDUJYB E MAILLIW C O OPER Cooperstown s offiCial newspaper founded in 1808
Inspired American Cuisine
Mel’s was established in 2014 and since then we have become a family. I wanted Mel’s to be a place to gather with loved ones and enjoy each other’s company while eating creative culinary dishes and specialty crafted cocktails. Our incredible staff and amazing community have helped create the atmosphere that reminds me of my mother every day.
-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!
22 Chestnut Street, Downtown Cooperstown
Open Tues. through Sat. 11 am-9 pm
Reservations: 607-322--4012 melsat22.com
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A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/3 comforts for your nest Nordic Style Shop Home Accents, Vintage Finds, Kitchen Flair, Gourmet Items, Creative Art Kits, Fun for Kids, Sytlish Accessories and More! (607)828-4107 | 21 Railroad Ave • Cooperstown Nordic Style Shop Comforts for your nest Instagram @bluebird_haus_coop | Facebook @bluebirdhaus Welcome to Upstate New York! We hope you’ll find this Visitors Guide helpful in planning fun-filled days! Enjoy our beautiful area... ...we’re glad you’re here! The staff at The Freeman’s Journal, Hometown Oneonta and AllOtsEGO.com
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A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/5 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 3:30 pm A girl should be two things... Classy and Fabulous.
6/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE Support the Arts! Make the most of your trip to Cooperstown with visits to our galleries, featuring local and regional artists! 22 Main St. Cooperstown (607) 547-9777 Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11-4pm www.cooperstownart.com 55 Pioneer St. Cooperstown (607) 547-8671 Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11-4pm www.smithyarts.org 607 547 5098 H Y D E H A L L O R G
A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/7 Order Online Catering Gift Shop brooksbbq.com 607-432-1782 5560 NY Rt 7 Oneonta Thank you for your patronage! Fast Casual Restaurant Serving you for over 72 years!
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A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/11 new york pizzeria 5438 State Hwy 28 • Cooperstown 607-282-4031• boccaosteria.com 75 Chestnut Street Cooperstown 607-547-2930 Order online nypizzacooperstown. com Central New York’s Best Bar & Grill! 5418 State Highway • 28 Cooperstown 607-282-4525 • upstatebarandgrill.com Authentic Italian Food! Brick Oven Pizza and more!
12/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE Tin Bin Alley A Gift Shop Like No Other • Fresh Store-Made Fudge • Nostalgic Candy • Premium Chocolates • Gifford’s Premium Ice Cream • Jelly Belly’s • Fresh Roasted Nuts • Beekman 1802 Products • Jellycat • Exclusive Grandville Hollow Pottery 114 Main Street • Cooperstown • 607-547-5565 www.tinbinalley.com • Follow us on Instagram Fudge • I C e Crea M • gIF t S Scooping and pouring for over 30 years! Distinctive Cooperstown Souvenirs • Sasquatch Soap, Stickers, Magnets & Tin Signs Shop Local! Open 7 days a week year round! Restaurant & Bar 8 Hoffman Lane | Cooperstown Across from the Baseball Hall of Fame Happy Hours - Daily Specials Indoor, Outdoor & Covered Deck Seating *Team Party Space *Reservations Requested 607-322-4060 | www.Nattybumppos.com
A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/13 11 Railroad Ave | Cooperstown 607-282-4246 Cooperstowndistillery.com Celebrate Summer Three Ways! 73 Main Street | Cooperstown 607-282-4374
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14/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE 7629A State Highway 80 sunflowerspringfield.com 315-985-8096 | sunflowerspringfield.com Soups Salads Sandwiches Imported Cheeses Mimosas & Desserts Outdoor Seating Breakfast & Lunch Prepared fresh at our sunny café! Wine & Beer ON YOUR WAY INTO COOPERSTOWN… Stop by our pharmacy and sundries store! From cough syrup and sunscreen to greeting cards and paperbacks, we’ve got what you need! Church & Scott Pharmacy 5396 State Hwy 28, Cooperstown 607-547-1228 www.churchandscott.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
A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/15 12 Commons Drive, between J&J’s Liquor and the CBD shop! 1/4 mile from Dreamspark 607-282-4388 Custom-cut meats
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20/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE What are you reading this summer? Willis Monie Books 139 Main s treet, Cooperstown 607-547-8363 • www.wilmonie.com 50,000 USED & RARE BOOKS and EPHEMERA Sports, Literature & Biography History & Military Fiction, Science Fiction & Mystery Religion, Natural Science & Art Music, Antiques & Photography >10% OFF with this ad< Vis� u� i�
A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/21 4874 State Hwy 28, Cooperstown 607-322-4002 Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Miniature Golf • Outside Dining • Arcade Stop by to taste local craft beer! Tastings are available. 4850 State Hwy 28, Cooperstown 607-547-2767 Arcade | Mini Golf | Food | Music | Courtyard
22/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE Reiss CaR Wash automatic touchless laser wash NOW OPeN!! Next tO DReams PaRk Ride and Shine! 4542 St. Hwy. 28 • Milford 607-547-6187
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
A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/23 B a s e B a l l W a x M u s e u M The Only b a s e b a l l W a x M u s e u M in T he WO rld the heroes of Base B all Beckons you with a unique e xperience of our national game. f rom lou g ehrig to aBB ott and c ostello, Ba B e r uth to marilyn m onroe. y ou’ll B e literally inches away from life-sized legends of the game. 99 M ain s treet, Coopersto W n 607-547-1273 open 9 a M - 10 p M Daily info@ B ase B all W ax M useu M . C o M
24/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE Sybil’s Yarn Shop with the knitty biddie 65 South Main Street, Milford 607-286-4061 | sybilsyarnshop.com Starting July 1, Tuesday-Friday Noon to 6pm Saturday 10am to 5pm WE ARE OPEN! Visit our newest Drive-Thru location in Oneonta! Starbucks Mobile App 772 St. Hwy 28 | 607-606-2140 Behind Wendy’s
A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/25 • Plenty of free parking • 5 minutes from West End and Southside • 20 minutes from Cooperstown Cooperstown Distillery Opus One Cake Bread Silver Oak Don Melchor Mount Veeder Jordan High Noon Right off of i-88 Exit 16 607-432-4144 • 5626 Route 7 • oneonta Price Chopper Plaza 1000 Main Street • oneonta gRE at Lo C a L Win ES, S P i R it S, and vintag E P o R t S BESt Selection of wines, liquors and pre-made coctails & C annEd dRinkS in nEW YoRk StatE! fREE tastings daily! ask our experts for today’s tips! EXPERt adviCE from our trained professionals toP-notCh customer service! Many unadvertised specials! ALL Pappy VanWinkles Weller Blantons E.H. Taylor Buffalo Trace Laphroaig HIBIKI Don Julio Cincoro Kings Distillery
26/A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE ARKELL MUSEUM AT CANAJOHARIE American Art > Mohawk Valley History Celebrating our 50th Anniversary of sharing the Power of History! Open May 17 - Oct 15 Wednesday thru Sunday 607.278.5744 or hanfordmills.org for info on Exploration Days 51 County Hwy 12, East Meredith, NY
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Hanford Mills, circa 1895
A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/27 Unique gifts & souvenirs for everyone! Treat Yourself! 7632 US Hwy 20 | Cherry Valley | 607-264-3987 info@thetepee.biz | www.thetepee.biz
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A GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE/29 COLD BREW ON TAP! HARD SELTZERS & CIDERS! Expanded Ice Cream Parlor · B’day Parties · Wild West Large Outdoor Water Sluice for Gem Mining Build-a-Buddy Hand Stuffed Teddy Bear Studio Fossil Safari · Scavenger Hunt Kits Delicious Ice Cream Treats at the Dairy Barn 4 Miles south of Cooperstown on State Rte 28 607-547-8330 · www.barnyardswing.com 337 Chestnut Street, Oneonta 607-267-4779 www.sloansnewyorkgrill.com Our local providers include beef, produce, and also from our own gardens! LOCaL IS Better! • Local roots • true to our farmers and local producers • Local sources guarantee the freshness of our ingredients
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Family & veteran owned and run Products 3rd party tested for quality assurance Tinctures • Topicals • Flower Edibles • Concentrates •Accessories Pet Supplies • Vape Drop by to say hello! We’re your One Stop Shop for those 21+ 12 Commons Drive | Cooperstown 607- 293-3081 In the Grand Union Plaza 1/2 mile from Dreams Park
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