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Best Western Inn & Suites at the Commons is located at the base of central New York’s rolling Northern Catskill Mountains in the heart of Leatherstocking Country, minutes from Otsego Lake. The quaint, historic village of Cooperstown, home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, is just four miles from the hotel. You’ll also find dozens of restaurants and shops, and a bank within walking distance to your room. Best Western Inn & Suites at the Commons is 90 miles west of Albany and 30 miles south of I–90, the well known New York State Thruway. A short drive from Cooperstown are the neighboring towns of Springfield, Cherry Valley, and Fly Creek.

Cooperstown is Baseball. Cooperstown is the home of America’s favorite pastime – baseball. Fans and players of all ages enjoy touring the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown Dreams Park and Cooperstown Baseball World when they stay at Best Western Inn & Suites at the Commons.

Famous Attractions in Upstate New York. No matter what your interests, Upstate New York attractions are impressive. From the historical Hyde Hall mansion to Howe Caverns to beautiful Otsego Lake and the Catskill Mountains, finding things to see and do is easy in Cooperstown.

Vacationing in Cooperstown. Cooperstown tops the list of best Northeast vacation destinations. Pleasant temperatures, charming resort communities, myriad activities, arts and culture, and lodging packages at Best Western Inn & Suites at the Commons make Cooperstown an ideal getaway for a long weekend or a long–awaited family vacation.  [Top]

Glimmerglass Opera. In 1975, a group of musicians, artists, community leaders, and performing arts fans joined together to bring opera to Cooperstown. What started out as a grassroots program to introduce the beauty and complexity of opera to the community, quickly evolved into one of the most sophisticated opera endeavors in the country. Today, Glimmerglass Opera presents 43 performances each season.

Soccer – America’s Obsession. As much as Cooperstown is the home of baseball, Oneonta is the headquarters of American soccer. The state–of–the–art Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the sport’s best moments, top athletes, and international achievements.  [Top]

Cooperstown Area Attractions

• National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum – 4 miles
• Farmers’ Museum – 5 miles
• Fenimore Art Museum – 5 miles
• Howe Caverns – 42 miles
• Glimmerglass Opera – 12 miles
• Cooperstown Dreams Park – .8 miles
• Cooperstown Baseball World – 25 miles
• National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum– 22 miles
• Brewery Ommegang – 4 miles
• Cooperstown Brewing Company – 4 miles
• Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard – 6 miles
• Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society – 4 miles
• Baseball Wax Museum – 4 miles
• Otesaga Leatherstocking Golf Course – 4.5 miles
• Barnyard Swing – .6 miles
• Hyde Hall – 15 miles
• Secret Caverns – 45 miles
• Iroquois Indian Museum – 41 miles
• Cave House Museum – 43 miles
• Northeast Classic Car Museum – 46 miles  [Top]

Near Cooperstown

• Otsego Lake
• Oneonta
• Leatherstocking Golf
• Glimmerglass State Park
• Caverns  [Top]

Airport and Transportation

• Oneida County Airport
• Albany International Airport
• Syracuse Hancock International Airport  [Top]

Driving Directions

From Albany International Airport :

• I-87 south to I-90
  I-90 west to Exit 25A
  I-88 west to Exit 17 (Cooperstown)
  Route 28 north (13 miles)
  Hotel located 4 miles south of Village of Cooperstown
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Driving Directions

From Syracuse Hancock International Airport :

• I-90 east to Exit 30 (Herkimer) 
  Route 28 South to Cooperstown (28 miles)
  Hotel located 4 miles south of Village of Cooperstown
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