Beautiful Lakefront Park in Cooperstown

Many visitors to Cooperstown, N.Y., aren't aware that there's a beautiful park just a few minute's walk from Main Street! Whether on a sunny summer day or a cool night with dramatic sunsets, Lakefront Park affords beautiful views of magnificent Otsego Lake, perfectly framed by pleasantly scenic rolling hills. With a sprawling, lush green lawn, gazebo, marina with boatyard and a small lighthouse, and boardwalk with wonderful landscaped gardens, we embrace Lakefront Park as a "must-see" when visiting Cooperstown. From Main Street, take Lower Pioneer Street (at the intersection in the heart of the Village near the Tunnicliff Inn) to this special Cooperstown destination. It's great for a picnic, weekly Tuesday night concert (from July through Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.), or just to relax and take in one of Upstate New York's most scenic lakes!

Enjoying Your Cooperstown, NY, Vacation on a Budget

During this tough economy, the "common folk" are looking for ways to budget their vacations -- if they vacation, at all. Fortunately, our beloved vacation destination of Cooperstown, NY, accommodates all types of budgets with, certainly, a plethora of ways to save money. We have come up with several suggestions on how to budget for your Cooperstown vacation at CooperstownForKids.com. From spending a magical time at Lakefront Park to finding restaurants that won't break the bank, it's actually quite easy to afford a Cooperstown vacation.

Candlelight Evening, Dec. 21, 2008, 3:00 pm - 7:00 p.m.

Cooperstown, N.Y., might be regarded by most vacationers as a summer travel destination, but events like the Farmers' Museum's Candlelight Evening prove that this magical Upstate New York Village is a special place, year-round. This year's Candlelight Evening will be held this year on Sun., Dec. 21, 2008, from 3-7 p.m. Representing the true essence of the holiday season, Candlelight Evening features a beautiful lit tall Christmas tree, musical performances by local musicians from the community and schools, much-needed warm wassail for a cold day, a special Santa Claus telling great children's' stories, horse-drawn carriage rides, comfort food in the tavern, and thousands of lights illuminating the scenic countryside. What a truly special time, one that we can hardly wait to attend every year -- even in the summer!

For more information on Candlelight Evening, please visit The Farmers' Museum Web Site

Where to Find National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum News and Updates

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a "must-see" for any Cooperstown, N.Y., visitor. You can find updates on Baseball Hall of Fame events and other happenings by visiting its News From the Hall of Fame section on its very fine Web Site.

This is a great time to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame. It's more quiet in Cooperstown, so that means less of a hectic tourist crowd and a chance for you to visit, with more elbow room, one of America's great museums -- as well as one of America's greatest villages!

Cooperstown, NY, Slide Show

Sometimes, it's hard to get a feel for a travel destination if photographs don't complement the content. As dedicated, passionate Cooperstown travelers, we have come up with a series of photos of Cooperstown and vicinity that we feel you will enjoy. Perhaps these visuals will inspire you to visit this truly special Village in the heart of Leatherstocking Country. You can access the slide show at http://www.cooperstownforkids.com/CooperstownSlideShow.mov. Depending on your computer's speed, it might take some time to load, but the Cooperstown photos are well worth the potential wait!

Cooperstown For Kids Debuts Short Stories Series

Our main site, CooperstownForKids.com, recently debuted The Adventures of Goldilocks O'Brien in Cooperstown. This series follows the fictional character Goldilocks O'Brien whose family moved to Cooperstown from New York City. With lots of humor and wonderful discoveries found in Cooperstown, we believe these stories will not only serve as great bedtime stories for your kids, but also as a travel guide, of sorts -- many Cooperstown travel attractions are mentioned in the stories!