Heron HIll Guest House Get-Away

Karen
Heron HIll Guest House Get-Away

Nature Activity

Glimmerglass State Park is located only four miles away at the northern end of Otsego Lake. It is open year round for hiking and views. In the summer guests can swim, hike, picnic and visit historic Hyde Hall. In the winter guests can hike, snowshoe and/or cross-country ski.
127 locals recommend
Glimmerglass State Park
1527 Co Rd 31
127 locals recommend
Glimmerglass State Park is located only four miles away at the northern end of Otsego Lake. It is open year round for hiking and views. In the summer guests can swim, hike, picnic and visit historic Hyde Hall. In the winter guests can hike, snowshoe and/or cross-country ski.
20 locals recommend
Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park
133 Davis Rd
20 locals recommend
75 locals recommend
Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail
264 Mill Valley Rd
75 locals recommend
Fetterley Forest Conservation Area
302 Roses Hill Rd
The Owen D Young Nature Trail is accessed from the parking lot behind the school.
9 locals recommend
Owen D. Young Central School
2316 NY-80
9 locals recommend
The Owen D Young Nature Trail is accessed from the parking lot behind the school.

Museum

https://www.farmersmuseum.org/ One of three really great museums in Cooperstown (and just across the street from another: the Fenimore House Art Museum) The museum's buildings and grounds recreate central New York, rural life from the 19th century and offers special, seasonal weekend festivals and activities April through October. Exhibits are housed in the main barn building and other buildings throughout the grounds, with interpreters in various buildings to demonstrate and teach about life in the 19th century. Demonstrations might include printing, blacksmithing, weaving, farming/animal husbandry, open heath cooking and more. www.farmersmuseum.org
159 locals recommend
The Farmers' Museum
5775 NY-80
159 locals recommend
https://www.farmersmuseum.org/ One of three really great museums in Cooperstown (and just across the street from another: the Fenimore House Art Museum) The museum's buildings and grounds recreate central New York, rural life from the 19th century and offers special, seasonal weekend festivals and activities April through October. Exhibits are housed in the main barn building and other buildings throughout the grounds, with interpreters in various buildings to demonstrate and teach about life in the 19th century. Demonstrations might include printing, blacksmithing, weaving, farming/animal husbandry, open heath cooking and more. www.farmersmuseum.org
Guide Book: https://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/visitor-guide-2021-online.pdf
115 locals recommend
Fenimore Art Museum
5798 NY-80
115 locals recommend
Guide Book: https://www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/visitor-guide-2021-online.pdf
https://baseballhall.org/
275 locals recommend
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main St
275 locals recommend
https://baseballhall.org/
https://theoldstonefort.org/ "The Old Stone Fort Museum Complex celebrates and preserves the rich, historic legacy of New York’s beautiful Schoharie Valley. Buildings include an early 1700s home, a 1780s Dutch barn, an 1830s law office, and an 1890s one-room schoolhouse as well as the 1772 stone church that was fortified and attacked by British forces in 1780." (quote from webpage)
20 locals recommend
Old Stone Fort Museum
145 Fort Rd
20 locals recommend
https://theoldstonefort.org/ "The Old Stone Fort Museum Complex celebrates and preserves the rich, historic legacy of New York’s beautiful Schoharie Valley. Buildings include an early 1700s home, a 1780s Dutch barn, an 1830s law office, and an 1890s one-room schoolhouse as well as the 1772 stone church that was fortified and attacked by British forces in 1780." (quote from webpage)
https://www.iroquoismuseum.org/ "The Iroquois Museum is an educational institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Iroquois culture using Iroquois art as a window to that culture. The Museum is a venue for promoting Iroquois art and artists, and a meeting place for all peoples to celebrate Iroquois culture and diversity. As an anthropological institution, it is informed by research on archaeology, history, and the common creative spirit of modern artists and craftspeople." (quote from webpage)
17 locals recommend
Iroquois Indian Museum
324 Caverns Rd
17 locals recommend
https://www.iroquoismuseum.org/ "The Iroquois Museum is an educational institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Iroquois culture using Iroquois art as a window to that culture. The Museum is a venue for promoting Iroquois art and artists, and a meeting place for all peoples to celebrate Iroquois culture and diversity. As an anthropological institution, it is informed by research on archaeology, history, and the common creative spirit of modern artists and craftspeople." (quote from webpage)
http://www.arkellmuseum.org/ "The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie and the Canajoharie Library promote and celebrate the understanding and enjoyment of the arts and humanities in Canajoharie, the Mohawk Valley, and beyond. The Arkell Museum collects, preserves, researches and presents American Art and Mohawk Valley History, and promotes active participation in art and history related activities, to enhance knowledge, appreciation and personal exploration by all." (quote from webpage)
7 locals recommend
Arkell Museum
2 Erie Blvd
7 locals recommend
http://www.arkellmuseum.org/ "The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie and the Canajoharie Library promote and celebrate the understanding and enjoyment of the arts and humanities in Canajoharie, the Mohawk Valley, and beyond. The Arkell Museum collects, preserves, researches and presents American Art and Mohawk Valley History, and promotes active participation in art and history related activities, to enhance knowledge, appreciation and personal exploration by all." (quote from webpage)
http://www.fortklockrestoration.org/ "Fort Klock is located in one of New York State's premier historic areas. Built by Johannes Klock, 1750, son of German Palatines who came to area with the great Palatine migration. He built his fortified home out of locally mined limestone and included defensive Musket Loopholes, in the outer walls, to protect his family, during two 18th century conflicts." (quote from webpage)
Fort Klock Restoration
7214 NY-5
http://www.fortklockrestoration.org/ "Fort Klock is located in one of New York State's premier historic areas. Built by Johannes Klock, 1750, son of German Palatines who came to area with the great Palatine migration. He built his fortified home out of locally mined limestone and included defensive Musket Loopholes, in the outer walls, to protect his family, during two 18th century conflicts." (quote from webpage)
https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/schohariecrossing "Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, also known as Erie Canal National Historic Landmark, is a historic district that includes the ruins of the Erie Canal aqueduct over Schoharie Creek, and a 3.5-mile long part of the Erie Canal, in the towns of Glen and Florida within Montgomery County, New York. " (Wikipedia)
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
129 Schoharie St
https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/schohariecrossing "Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, also known as Erie Canal National Historic Landmark, is a historic district that includes the ruins of the Erie Canal aqueduct over Schoharie Creek, and a 3.5-mile long part of the Erie Canal, in the towns of Glen and Florida within Montgomery County, New York. " (Wikipedia)
http://schoharieheritage.org/palatinehouseplanvisit.html "Visit the oldest building in Schoharie County. As a living history museum, the Palatine House demonstrates how traditions of the past have shaped the future. A natural spring bubbles from the rock ledge, winding its way into a creek. Enjoy a stroll through the certified nature garden and visit with scarecrow, Nicholas, as he stands guard over the vegetables. A walking tour of the neighboring cemetery, which dates back to the earliest settlers, is also available. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the peaceful setting." (quote from webpage)
Palatine House 1743 Museum
102 Warner Hill Rd
http://schoharieheritage.org/palatinehouseplanvisit.html "Visit the oldest building in Schoharie County. As a living history museum, the Palatine House demonstrates how traditions of the past have shaped the future. A natural spring bubbles from the rock ledge, winding its way into a creek. Enjoy a stroll through the certified nature garden and visit with scarecrow, Nicholas, as he stands guard over the vegetables. A walking tour of the neighboring cemetery, which dates back to the earliest settlers, is also available. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the peaceful setting." (quote from webpage)
https://hydehall.org/ Located next to Glimmerglass State Park and with a lovely view of Otsego Lake. "Hyde Hall is a neoclassical country mansion designed by architect Philip Hooker for George Clarke, a wealthy landowner. The house was constructed between 1817 and 1834, and designed with English and American architectural features." (Wikipedia)
26 locals recommend
Hyde Hall
267 Glimmerglass State Park
26 locals recommend
https://hydehall.org/ Located next to Glimmerglass State Park and with a lovely view of Otsego Lake. "Hyde Hall is a neoclassical country mansion designed by architect Philip Hooker for George Clarke, a wealthy landowner. The house was constructed between 1817 and 1834, and designed with English and American architectural features." (Wikipedia)
https://www.hanfordmills.org/ "Hanford Mills Museum, also known as Kelso Mill, is a historic grist mill and sawmill and national historic district located at East Meredith, New York in Delaware County, New York. The district contains nine contributing buildings and three contributing structures." (Wikipedia)
31 locals recommend
Hanford Mills Museum
51 Co Rd 12
31 locals recommend
https://www.hanfordmills.org/ "Hanford Mills Museum, also known as Kelso Mill, is a historic grist mill and sawmill and national historic district located at East Meredith, New York in Delaware County, New York. The district contains nine contributing buildings and three contributing structures." (Wikipedia)

Sightseeing

32 locals recommend
Otsego Lake
Lake Street
32 locals recommend
Windfall Dutch Barn
2009-2019 Co Hwy 80

City/town information

157 locals recommend
Cooperstown
157 locals recommend

Food scene

One of Karen and Charlie's favorites. Get a reservation for Friday nights and possibly for lunches. A popular warm season destination for delicious, slow-food meals.
46 locals recommend
Origins Cafe
558 Beaver Meadow Rd
46 locals recommend
One of Karen and Charlie's favorites. Get a reservation for Friday nights and possibly for lunches. A popular warm season destination for delicious, slow-food meals.
Great breakfast and lunch destination (but not on Sunday!), located near the opera and Glimmerglass State Park.
8 locals recommend
Sunflower Cafe
7629A NY-80
8 locals recommend
Great breakfast and lunch destination (but not on Sunday!), located near the opera and Glimmerglass State Park.
More locally sourced dining featuring seasonal produce. Another Karen and Charlie favorite.
12 locals recommend
204 Main Bar & Bistro
204 Main St
12 locals recommend
More locally sourced dining featuring seasonal produce. Another Karen and Charlie favorite.
Karen and Charlie's favorite pizza place. A location in Cooperstown and another in Richfield Springs.
46 locals recommend
New York Pizzeria
111 E Main St
46 locals recommend
Karen and Charlie's favorite pizza place. A location in Cooperstown and another in Richfield Springs.
Nearby in Cherry Valley.
6 locals recommend
Tryon Inn and Backdoor Bar
124 Main St
6 locals recommend
Nearby in Cherry Valley.
At the traffic light in Cooperstown! Local favorite.
68 locals recommend
Mel's at 22
22 Chestnut St
68 locals recommend
At the traffic light in Cooperstown! Local favorite.
14 locals recommend
Nicoletta's Italian Cafe
96 Main St
14 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Toscana Italian Fusion & Grill
64 Main St
17 locals recommend
Right on the lake!
42 locals recommend
Blue Mingo Grill
6098 NY-80
42 locals recommend
Right on the lake!
53 locals recommend
Council Rock Brewery
4861 NY-28
53 locals recommend
Cafe and bar.
195 locals recommend
Brewery Ommegang
656 Co Hwy 33
195 locals recommend
Cafe and bar.
Seasonal fine dining in downtown Cherry Valley. Just reopened in July 2021.
24 locals recommend
Rose & Kettle Restaurant
4 Lancaster St
24 locals recommend
Seasonal fine dining in downtown Cherry Valley. Just reopened in July 2021.

Breweries/wineries

Tours, cafe and store/gift shop. Well-known Belgium style beer.
195 locals recommend
Brewery Ommegang
656 Co Hwy 33
195 locals recommend
Tours, cafe and store/gift shop. Well-known Belgium style beer.
Locally brewed beer with a warm-weather, beautiful, mostly out-door location just a few miles away from the guest house on Butterbowl Rd. Food truck on site. Also the main, larger location south of Cooperstown, often with live music, game/trivia nights and other entertainment.
6 locals recommend
Red Shed Brewery - Cherry Valley tasting room
817 Butter Bowl Rd
6 locals recommend
Locally brewed beer with a warm-weather, beautiful, mostly out-door location just a few miles away from the guest house on Butterbowl Rd. Food truck on site. Also the main, larger location south of Cooperstown, often with live music, game/trivia nights and other entertainment.
Rustic setting, wine tastings in Fly Creek just west of Cooperstown.
22 locals recommend
Pail Shop Vineyards
124 Goose St
22 locals recommend
Rustic setting, wine tastings in Fly Creek just west of Cooperstown.
25 locals recommend
Cooperstown Brewing Co
110 River St
25 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Bear Pond Winery & Cafe
2515 NY-28
16 locals recommend
74 locals recommend
Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
288 Goose St
74 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Rustic Ridge Winery
2805 St Hwy 80
16 locals recommend

Groceries/Food shopping

This is the closest conventional grocery store - about ten miles from the guest house,113 Chestnut St. in Cooperstown, NY.
51 locals recommend
Price Chopper
105 Plaza Ln
51 locals recommend
This is the closest conventional grocery store - about ten miles from the guest house,113 Chestnut St. in Cooperstown, NY.
Cooperstown's Natural Food Store 62 Linden Ave., Cooperstown, NY
9 locals recommend
Cooperstown Natural Foods
61 Linden Ave
9 locals recommend
Cooperstown's Natural Food Store 62 Linden Ave., Cooperstown, NY
Saturdays (and Tuesdays in the summer time).
34 locals recommend
Cooperstown Farmers' Market
34 locals recommend
Saturdays (and Tuesdays in the summer time).