Otsego
The Otsego County area, whose name is derived from a Mohawk word meaning "place of the rock," blends heritage with natural beauty in the rolling foothills of the northern Catskills. Culture is abundant with world class opera, national art exhibitions, theater and concerts, and a rich historical past is evident everywhere from hands-on history museums and American Indian art to baseball games. The hunt for antiques and crafts never ends along the rural roads of the area and the quaint country inns of Otsego offer serenity and comfort unlike anywhere else. Popular attractions range in theme from science to history to agriculture to sports: The Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory, The Petrified Creatures Museum of Natural History, Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad, The Farmers Museum, National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, Northeast Classic Car Museum and Glimmerglass Opera. The Otsego County area entertains a wide variety of travelers, from art lovers and history buffs to sports fanatics and antique-hunters.
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FEATURED EVENT
3-4-12 and 3-11, 3-18 and 3-25
Sugaring Off Sunday
http://www.farmersmuseum.org
Join The Farmers' Museum for what has become a springtime tradition for families and friends throughout the region. The event features historic and contemporary sugaring demonstrations, children's activities and more. A full pancake breakfast will be served from 8:30 am to 1 pm with other activities scheduled 9 am to 2 pm. Children's activities will take place in the Filer's Corners Schoolhouse throughout the day and maple cooking demonstrations will be held in the More House. Visitors are invited to have a taste of "jack wax" - hot maple syrup poured over snow! The blacksmith will also be working in his shop - stop in to watch a true craftsman. In addition, the Empire State Carousel, a favorite attraction at The Museum, will be open from 9 am - 2 pm. You can find spring items, unique gifts, crafts, and books at The Farmers' Museum Store and Todd's General Store open 9 am - 2 pm. Local maple products will also be for sale. As part of The Museum's efforts to "go green," Sugaring Off Sundays will feature biodegradable utensils and plates along with tabletop signage encouraging patrons to help reduce waste.
