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Location and Area Information
Cooperstown is a part of the Leatherstocking Country of James Fenimore Cooper novels. It is a land between the rolling hills of the Catskill Mountains and the Mohawk Valley, containing farms, green meadows and beautiful lakes and rivers. Cooperstown is nestled at the base of one of the most beautiful lakes in the state and at the headwaters of the 444 mile Susquehanna River.
Residents of the Leatherstocking Region area enjoy and appreciate the fine cultural and recreational activities that are offered. Housing is affordable, there are good school systems, and the crime rate is low. This friendly community takes pride in its heritage and breathtaking scenery.
Cooperstown is centrally located just off of Route 20 in the state of New York. It is approximately a 1.5 hour drive to Albany and 2 hours to Syracuse. Cooperstown is about a 4 hour drive North of the Big Apple and South of the Canadian Border. |
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| In upstate New York you will experience the full magnificence of all four seasons | | |
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Climate
Cooperstown experiences the variety and magnificence of the four seasons with corresponding variations in temperature and precipitation. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the beautiful summer nights, breathtaking autumns and enchanting snowfalls, which make winter activities delightful. |
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Recreation
This rural upstate New York area offers a wealth of recreational activities year round to be enjoyed by all. Summer activities include swimming, biking, hiking, fishing, boating or just enjoying the picturesque landscape. In fall the rolling hills become dazzling with colorful foliage. Winter fun, starting with the first snowfall, brings out cross country and downhill skis, snowshoes and sleds. Local snowmobile clubs enable you to ride on groomed trails throughout the region. Cooperstown also offers a state-of-the-art sports center within walking distance from Bassett Healthcare. Cooperstown's picturesque landscape and festive activities entice visitors year round. |
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| Skiing is just one of the hundreds of outdoor activities available minutes from your front door | | |
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Cultural Activites
Cooperstown offers an international reputation for world class culture and the arts. In summer the rolling hills of central New York come alive with railroad excursion trips, the canoe regatta, Glimmerglass Opera festivals, Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend, concerts and picnics, outdoor art and craft shows, antique tractor fests, seasonal festivals, and the Otsego Lake tour boat and more. There are outstanding museums in Cooperstown and the surrounding area, that are open year round: National Baseball and Soccer Halls of Fame, the Fenimore Art Museum which is the headquarters for the New York State Historical Association, and the Farmers Museum where skilled artisans rekindle the traditions of 19th century rural New York. For more points of interest refer to:
The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce
Bassett Healthcare Human Resources
One Atwell Road
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-3120 or (800) 526-1271
hr@bassett.org |
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