Cooperstown IS small town America. Most homes, churches and downtown buildings date from the 1800s and the turn of the last century. The tree lined streets and public spaces have boxes and hanging baskets of colorful flowers. Several lovely parks offer benches and statues, and many fine resturantes, shops and museums delight the visitor.

The Village of Cooperstown is visitor friendly. The Information
Kiosk in Pioneer Park at the Corner of Main and Pioneer Streets is staffed from Memorial Day through Columbus Day to help visitors find exactly what they want to do, see, buy, or eat, or where they want to stay! In addition, the Chamber of Commerce Office on Chestnut Street is open all year round.

The Village of Cooperstown was built on the southern shore of
beautiful Otsego Lake. This is a view of Otsego Lake from Lake Front Park, showing the village docks and, at the far end of Lake, the mountain formation known locally as the Sleeping Lion.

The Molly Trollys run in season. They are the best way to get around the village and to locations just outside the Village. Cars can be parked in one of the Trolly lots and Trolleys taken to and from all points of interest. They're fun to ride and the drivers can usually provide all sorts of information, including local gossip, to the visitor.

Thousands of visitors come to Cooperstown each year to visit the National Baseball Hall of fame and to celebrate our national pastime. The Hall of Fame includes the main hall as well as a small complex of other buildings and ball fields.

James Fenimore Cooper resides in Cooper Park, also home to the Hall of Fame Library. Baseball fans and scholars visit the library to research even the smallest details about baseball, including the stats of their favorite leagues, teams or players- past and present.

The Sandlot Kid bats at the entrance to Doubleday Field, the first ball field in America.

Doubleday Field is maintained and groomed by the Village of Cooperstown. The annual Baseball Hall of Fame Game is played here and many other teams come to Cooperstown just to play on these revered grounds. The Cooperstown HS Varsity has the good fortune to call Doubleday Field their home field.

Visitors love our hometown Main Street. Most of the buildings on Main Street and the homes throughout the village date to the 1800s or the turn of the last century. There are many colorful shops, restuarants, galleries, museums, and other storefronts to visit while strolling on Main Street.

There are also many wonderful places to eat on and off Main Street. The Cooperstown Diner is a landmark that's been a local favorite forever. If you come for breakfast you can get a great meal and an earful of local news- if you can find a seat! The Doubleday Cafe, Nicoletta's and "the Pit" are also personal favorites.

The Pathfinder from James Fenimore Cooper's 'Last of the Mohicans' graces Lake Front Park. Many events are staged at Lake Front Park including Community Band Concerts, fireworks on the 4th of July, the Lake Festival in July, and the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in October. Or just enjoy a picnic lunch.

Main Street is also the address of most of Cooperstown's municipal buildings. This stately stone building houses the village offices, the police station, the public library, the Cooperstown Art Association gallery and as well as other public services.

Because Cooperstown is the seat of Otsego County, upper Main Street is also the address for many of the county services, including the Otsego County Court House. The offices of the County Clerk, Treasurer, Board of Representatives, and State Motor Vehicle Office are located next door in the County Office Building.