Cooperstown, NY, Hudson, or Berkshires?

[sherman12]

Planned trip to Cape Cod 7/17 got changed by family. Wife and I find we now have two or three extra days to travel and camp from Buffalo, NY. As the title of this post shows, can't decide whether to go to Coopertown, somewhere along the Hudson we pass over heading into Mass., or again somewhere in the Berkshires we drive,past along rt. 90, Mass Tpk heading the cape. Any suggestions would be appreciated along with CG suggestions. Thanks!

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by sherman12

Planned trip to Cape Cod 7/17 got changed by family. Wife and I find we now have two or three extra days to travel and camp from Buffalo, NY. As the title of this post shows, can't decide whether to go to Coopertown, somewhere along the Hudson we pass over heading into Mass., or again somewhere in the Berkshires we drive,past along rt. 90, Mass Tpk heading the cape. Any suggestions would be appreciated along with CG suggestions. Thanks!

If you've never been, Cooperstown would be cool. Also, Lake George area would give close access to the Adirondaks & Berkshires.

[Todouble]

Been to Cooperstown many many times. Great little town! Even ice fish winters there!

[riverrat958]

yogi bear near cooperstown is a great place as is the lake george area .lots of campgrounds, nature,hiking,history and a 6 flags resort( the great escape). I live up there and its very nice, so are the people.

[sherman12]

Booked 3 days at Hartwick Highlands CG, 5 miles outside of Cooperstown. Looking forward to finally getting there. Additionally excited to see that Ommegang Brewery is only about 3 miles from the campsite along with another close by brewery and a winery.

[ddt111]

We were in Cooperstown last summer. It was a blast. My son played at Cooperstown Dream Park. We did not camp, but the weather was beautiful. So different from South Mississippi. Have fun!

[ddt111]

Oh yea...If you drive into Cooperstown, beware of your parking. They write lots of tickets in that small town.

[sherman12]

ddt, thanks for the heads up!

[afd51]

Catskills are beautiful with lots to do, but things are a little spread out. Look up Olana, East Durham, Hunter Mountain, Thomas Cole House, Kingston Historic District. Also 90 minute easy drive to Albany, with museums and other things to do. Not exactly sure what you are into. I grew up there and could maybe answer questions for you.

[C. Brown]

Originally Posted by ddt111

Oh yea...If you drive into Cooperstown, beware of your parking. They write lots of tickets in that small town.

We were in Cooperstown recently and parked outside of town then rode a shuttle in. Riding the shuttle was quick and easy.


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[sherman12]

Charlie Brown, where did you stay in Cooperstown and any suggestions on things to see, do, or not to bother with?

[C. Brown]

Originally Posted by sherman12

Charlie Brown, where did you stay in Cooperstown and any suggestions on things to see, do, or not to bother with?

We stayed at Susquehanna Trail CG. We only stayed there 2 days. Not very fancy. No wifi or cable. Lady's husband passed away and she is trying to keep it open. We parked outside of Cooperstown and rode the trolley in.


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[sherman12]

Our stay turned out to be four days in Cooperstown. Hartwick Highlands camping ground is highly recommended by DW and I. Though they do not have wi-fi or cable my review of it on campgroundreviews.com will be a 10. Beautiful large site on grave level side to side with some angle front to back. Very very friendly owners and staff. Cooperstown was a blast! Loved the veranda at the Otesaga Resort Hotel for cocktails as one heck of a thunderstorm roared through. Kayaking on Otesaga Lake. Back Alley Grill is across the street and down an alley from the Baseball Hall of Fame is an excellent spot to eat and grab a beer, good food and friendly staff. Though not a huge baseball fan, the HOF itself is wonderful, especially the gallery with all of the busts of those inducted, sorry Pete Rose! Ommegang Brewery is great as is Cooperstown Brewery, both only about 5 miles out side of town. For those that like music and beers, the Blues Train next to Cooperstown Brewery is a blast on Saturday nights 7 to 10. DW and I are both glad we decided to hang out in Cooperstown. Oh yeah as someone posted on the forum, Rt. 28 from Mohawk into CT does have a couple of 9% grades. Oh boy was my V10 screaming, but maintained 40mph up the hills.