The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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Cooperstown comes to life in the spring, with enchanting blooms and the official start of lake season on Otsego Lake. Groups, large and small, can rent private boats from Sam's Boat House, a full-service marine facility. If taking it slow is more your speed, Canoe and Kayak Rentals are your one-stop shop for canoe or kayaking excursions. is spring, the very first New York Susquehanna Water Basin Trail takes place, introducing 190 miles of the Susquehanna River to explore, cementing Cooperstown as a destination for adventure in its own right. Alongside the plethora of water sports available to visitors, this spring also marks the 70th anniversary of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, the longest, single-day flatwater canoe race in the world which kicks off from Otsego Lake. Outside of aquatic activities, Cooperstown is also home to the Fenimore Art Museum. With Otsego Lake providing a picturesque backdrop, a day spent at the Fenimore Art Museum affords the opportunity to take in the beautiful environs, outside and in. With frequently updated exhibitions and a focus on American art, the 2025 season opens with Emily Pettigrew: Painting in the Catskills 2021-2025 and Boundless Spirit: American Folk Art at the Fenimore Art Museum. A visit to Cooperstown would not be complete without a stopover at this inspiring cultural landmark. While in town, be sure to stay at e Otesaga Resort Hotel, a luxurious, lakeside retreat that radiates elegance. is family- oriented and accommodating upscale resort is located by the Art Museum, with views overlooking Otsego Lake. Visitors have a variety of guestrooms and suites to choose from, and will enjoy the classic charm and peaceful atmosphere of e Otesaga. For dinner while in town, check out the Blue Mingo Grill for lakefront dining, beautiful views, and seasonal, locally inspired cuisine. Spring Awakening V U E LO N G I S L A N D.C O M 93