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This New York Christmas Town Is Straight Out Of A Norman Rockwell Painting

If you’re someone who greatly values and old-fashioned, small town Christmas, and are looking for a Christmas town in New York to visit, then you should head on out to Cooperstown. Not only is this town famous for being the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame and other attractions, but it also has a picturesque Main Street and the townspeople sure know how to celebrate Christmas right. Read on to learn more about Christmas in Cooperstown!

Cooperstown is the quintessential small town and we are so lucky to have it in New York. It really comes alive at Christmastime. The people of Cooperstown love to welcome Santa Claus every way that they can!
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So many of the local businesses decorate for the holidays with lights, bows, and greenery. This is the Fenimore Art Museum.
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Even the local restaurants get in on the holiday decorating action.
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The Inn at Cooperstown looks perfectly magical with a freshly fallen snow outside.
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And, the Farmer's Museum really goes all out for the holidays. It's no wonder that so many people say that Cooperstown looks like a Norman Rockwell painting at Christmas!
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You can spend a winter day in this area enjoying the crisp, bright winter wonderland outdoors. You can build a snowman like this one.
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Or, you could go snowshoeing along the shore of Otsego Lake.
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The Rockin' Around Cooperstown Ugly Sweater Run/Walk hosted by Clark Sports Center and Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce brings a bit of color, joy, and laughter to Cooperstown at the peak of the season.
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You can also go visit Santa Claus in person at the Cooperstown Christmas Cottage in Pioneer Square.
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If you miss Santa at his cottage, you could instead go see him on the Santa Claus Express train on the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad nearby.
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And, if you still need to mail Santa your letter and wishlist this year, you can drop it off at this special mailbox at The Otesaga Resort Hotel.
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Cooperstown is a wonderful place to spend some time during the Christmas season. You’ll love everything about this small town during the holidays. Plan a day trip or an overnight visit today – you’ll be glad that you did!

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay while you’re in town, you might consider the Otesaga Resort Hotel mentioned above. This historic hotel only recently began staying open all year – it used to only be open in the warmer months. Check it out!

Address: Cooperstown, NY 13326, USA

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