Cooperstown Diner in the heart of Cooperstown
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Gas prices and general inflation got you down? Maximize your
hard-earned money by following these money-saving family vacation tips when
staying in the great New York state Village of Cooperstown...
Enjoy dining out without having to
take out a second mortgage
If budget-busting hand-rubbed garlic chicken with a drizzling of some
obscure oil isn't your meal-ticket, then Cooperstown offers some real
dining bargain the Cooperstown Diner (136
1/2 Main Street, Tel. (607)547-9201 beats most of its competition at
what they do by offering hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners at low
prices that are rarely seen anymore. It's a charming diner --
small, friendly and full of great conversation, coffee and food. The Doubleday Cafe
(93 Main St., Tel. (607) 547-5468 may be on the more expensive side of
"cheap" at dinner, but its surprisingly creative flair at relatively
less expensive prices make it a hometown and tourist's dream. Lunch is
always a good value at the Doubleday, also. The Stagecoach Deli (31
Pioneer St., Tel. 607-547-6629) might just be the best-run eatery in
Cooperstown, offering quick, efficient service and terrific wraps and
paninis, baked goods, coffee and ice cream. They also have a relaxing
backyard patio, perfect for a leisurely summertime lunch. New
York Pizzeria (75
Chestnut St., Tel. (607-547-2930)), offers a clean and personable
restaurant setting with some of the best made-from-scratch
Italian-style pizza we've sampled anywhere. The homemade sauce and
cheese blend, as well as the truly fresh eggplant and red pepper
toppings, were absolutely phenomenal -- and quite noteworthy, given we
are from the Boston area where some of the most renowned pizza places
reside (Pizzeria Regina, Santarpio's, etc.). Take-out seemed to be the
preferred mode when we visited, but New York Pizzeria (with its
flagship restaurant in Richfield Springs, N.Y.) also features very
pleasant, nicely renovated dining rooms with a moderate amount of
seating. It's nice that Cooperstown finally has a pizza place that is
running on all dining cylinders!
Sometimes, dining on Main St. during the summer in Cooperstown, NY,
brings elevated prices and crowds that call for finding a place to eat
off the beaten track. Down the road in the pleasant and
interesting city of Oneonta, NY, is Brooks
Bar-B-Que
(5560 State Highway 7, Tel. (607)432-1782), famous for some of the best
barbecue chicken, pork spareribs, beef, pork and steaks this side of
the Mason-Dixon line. Brooks isn't one of those "Johnny-Come-Lately,"
trendy barbecue joints that serves, wimpy, watery rotisserie meats.
With the largest indoor charcoal barbecue pit (38 feet in length) in
the East, Brooks Bar-B-Que certainly isn't for the macrobiotic,
vegetarian crowd as this 300-capacity family-oriented restaurant serves
high-quality, hearty portions that never disappoint. The great food,
low prices, efficient service and cleanliness make Brooks a must-visit
dining spot when visiting Cooperstown, even if it is a half-hour away.
Catch a free ball game at Doubleday Field
(25 Main St.) The thrill of watching America's Favorite Pastime at a
true American ballpark never gets tired. With free admission and ball
games going on all day during the baseball season, Doubleday Field is a
throwback to an era when baseball was played for the love of baseball
and nothing else, set in a family-friendly ballpark.
Get active at the Clark Sports Center (Susquehanna
Rd., Tel. (607) 547--2800) If only every community had something as
special as the Clark Sports Center, located on a scenic country road
minutes from the center. Some features of the Clark Center: an Olympic
swimming pool, weight training room, track, bowling alley, and climbing
wall and racquetball and basketball courts.
Ride the Cooperstown trolley
Two dollars for adults and half of that for kids will get you on the
Cooperstown trolley, taking you to some of Cooperstown best
attractions, as well as the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce information
center. On the way, you'll see some amazing old homes, the charming
downtown, Otsego Lake, great neighborhoods and many other landmarks,
attractions and ways-of-life that make Cooperstown a special place.
It's a great tour!
Spend the day at Lakefront Park
(bottom of Pioneer St.) Whether it's a Tuesday night free summer
concert or just having a quiet picnic on the expansive green lawn
overlooking beautiful Otsego Lake, Lakefront Park proves you don't have
to spend money to bring home lifetime memories. To many, Lakefront Park
seems like the nicest place in the world, given its amazing scenery and
relaxing location.
Enjoy the truly special old-fashioned
Cooperstown Village Library
(Corner of Main and Fair Sts.) The old-book smell, the pleasant,
dedicated staff, the historic looking hall way and stately tall pillars
supporting this old-time building lend a wonderful old-fashioned
experience. One might not think of going to the library during
vacation, but why not? It's leisurely, relaxing and is well integrated
into the charming Village of Cooperstown as a community landmark.
Patronize the fine arts For a
small Village Cooperstown has an amazing amount of culture, including
many art galleries. Check out the local talents of artists at the Cooperstown Art Association (at the
Cooperstown Village Library), and Smithy-Pioneer
Gallery at 55 Pioneer St.
Go swimming at Glimmerglass State Park
For $6.00 a car, your family can enjoy one of the cleanest lakes in New
York State and wonderful rural scenery. Glimmerglass State Park's beach
has coarse sand and a large shallow swimming area. There's also
changing rooms, a refreshment stand, crackerjack lifeguards doing their
jobs, and some truly lovely park area, perfect for camping, hiking and
barbecuing. Located off East Lake Rd. in Springfield.
Support local businesses at the
Farmers' Market
(Pioneer Alley, downtown Cooperstown) This non-profit market located
showcases the products of local farmers
and producers. This includes fresh fruit and vegetables, meats,
flowers, herbs, potted plants, prepared foods and crafts. It's always a
great experience meeting the hard-working, nice, decent people that
earn money through their works of love. Saturdays: 10am-2pm Jan-Apr,
8am-2pm May-August, 8am-2pm September-December. Tuesdays: 12-5pm July
& August.
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