With a population of 1,852, Cooperstown is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cooperstown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hawkeye Bar & Grill (60 Lake Street) and Cafe Ommegang (656 County Highway 33) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cooperstown in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cooperstown, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
Although Cooperstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 57 miles from Cooperstown.
Another option to get to Cooperstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 143 miles from Cooperstown. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Cooperstown’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Inn at Cooperstown and Hickory Grove Motor Inn.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cooperstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cooperstown is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.