Cooperstown, NY — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Village in New York, United States.
Served by Albert S Nader Regional Airport (ONH).

History

Cooperstown is a village in and the county seat of Otsego County, New York, United States. Most of the village lies within the town of Otsego, but some of the eastern part is in the town of Middlefield. Located at the foot of Otsego Lake in the Central New York Region, Cooperstown is approximately 60 miles west of Albany, 67 mi (108 km) southeast of Syracuse and 145 mi (233 km) northwest of New York City. The population of the village was 1,794 as of the 2020 census.

Airports

Cooperstown-Westville Airport (COP) 5.2 mi to the centre

Cooperstown, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Albert S Nader Regional Airport (ONH) 14 mi to the centre

Oneonta, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Lt Warren Eaton Airport (OIC) 32 mi to the centre

Norwich, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Knapp Airport 8.9 mi to the centre

Schenevus, NY, US

Outdoor

Richfield Airport 11 mi to the centre

Richfield Springs, NY, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Albert S Nader Regional Airport (ONH); 17 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cooperstown, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.