The Tiny Town In New York With The Most Mouthwatering Destination Restaurant

If you grew up in New York there's more than a good possibility that at one point or another you took a class field trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. One of the most exciting museums in all of our state, words simply cannot describe how exciting it is to spend a day diving into history here. While this may be the most common attraction that draws in visitors, there's plenty more to keep you busy while you're here.

How to get here: 25 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326

If you aren't familiar with where the village of Cooperstown is, it sits right on the southern shores of Otsego Lake. The lake has been famously known for its amazingly smooth water and spectacular sights. Giving their last boat tour for the season on October 9th, Glimmerglass Queen Boat Tours is the perfect way for you to get out on the water. Need an extraordinary reason to get out on Otsego Lake? How about the fact that there's a castle floating right on the water that most people in New York don't even know about! Want to find out more? Then click here to read about Kingfisher Castle.

How to get here: 10 Fair Street Cooperstown, NY 13326
Hours: Wednesday through Friday: 1PM, 3PM and 5PM / Saturday and Sunday: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM and 5PM

Pictured above you can see The Farmer’s Museum, a place that might spark your curiosity much more than you might imagine. The museum features a historical village that will take you back in time as well as The Empire State Carousel that's known as being the "museum you can ride on."

How to get here: 5775 NY 80 Cooperstown, NY 13326

Did you know that Ommegang is the amazing sponsor for this year's Main Street Cooptoberfest? Coming up this weekend on October 8th, you can go to the Main Street Cooptoberfest Facebook page to see the list of activities that will be available this weekend! You won't want to miss it.

How to get here: 656 County Highway 33 Cooperstown, NY 13326

With a variety of delicious places to eat in Cooperstown, it may feel hard to pick just one place to eat. But if you're going to stop into town for one meal and one meal only, then we highly suggest dining at Mel's at 22! Surprisingly enough, this restaurant only just opened back in 2014 but has managed to make quite the impression on our residents and out-of-town visitors alike.

How to get here: 22 Chestnut Street Cooperstown, NY 13326

That's right! Mel's is even open on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. to serve you brunch. If you click here you can view the lunch and dinner menu before you make your visit. The restaurant serves savory American cuisine, with many people continuously falling for their tasty burgers. In the middle picture above you can see one of the most popular burgers at Mel's, the Southern Inspired burger.

Not a fan of burgers? Then good thing they have a scrumptious assortment of menu items, from classic tater tots to macaroni and cheese as well as dishes like their flavorful Stuffed Avocado! It's impossible to walk out of this Cooperstown restaurant without having a full stomach and drool pouring out of your mouth in the most delightful way possible.