FUN FOR KIDS

Many activities are available for young people of all ages. Arts and crafts in
the local museum workshops. Touring our area attractions. Sports and
outdoor activities range from swimming, fishing and boating, hiking, biking,
horseback riding, ice fishing and miniature golf. Local facilities include a
gymnasium and a playground. Watch baseball everyday in Doubleday Field.
Enjoy paddle boats, bumper boats and go-carts. Tour a cider mill and a bat
company. See a baseball show, or dig for dinosaur bones. Ride a train or
explore a cave. Walk among beautiful butterflies and tropical birds.
 

Joseph L. Popp, Jr. Butterfly Conservatory:
See and walk among hundreds of live, free-flying butterflies and over 30 species of tropical birds from
around the world in their 3,000 sq. ft. indoor conservatory herbarium - home also to hundreds of tropical
plants, free-ranging tortoises, lizards and frogs. Fun for the whole family! 5802 State Highway 7, Oneonta,
NY 607-435-1147 http://www.poppbutterflyconservatory.com/

Glimmerglass State Park:
Only 3 miles from The Meadowlark Inn, visitors to Glimmerglass State Park enjoy a beautiful
swimming beach, children's playground, fishing, a boat launch, nature trails, multi-use trails,
picnicking, viewing wildlife & viewing plant life.

Cooperstown Fun Park: 
Miniature golf, go-carts, bumper boats, an arcade and pizza & ice cream parlor. State Rt.28,
Cooperstown, NY 607-547-2767 http://www.cooperstownfunpark.com/

Fly Creek Cider Mill: 
This turn-of-the-century water-powered mill is a fascinating family attraction.
288 Goose St., Fly Creek, 607-547-9692 http://www.flycreekcidermill.com/

Howe Caverns:
Howe Caverns is the largest cave opened to the public in the Northeast. The great limestone
cave, carved by water over the course of an estimated 10 million years, is a land where time
stands still. 255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave, NY, 518-296-8900,
http://www.howecaverns.com

The Barnyard Swing: 
Adjacent to Cooperstown Dreamspark is a 18 hole "farm theme" miniature golf course.
Also included: an ice cream parlor, a farm market and panning for gems. Rt. 28,
Cooperstown, NY, 607-287-2691, http://www.barnyardswing.com





      Antiquing & Shopping • Arts & Culture • Baseball Hall of Fame • Biking • Boating & Fishing
             Brewery Ommegang • Farmer's Museum • Fenimore Art Museum • Fun For Kids
                   Glimmerglass Opera House • Glimmerglass State Park & Beach • Golfing
                        Hikes & Nature Walks • Howe Caverns • Other Baseball Activities
                                   Restaurants • Spas • Train Rides • Trolley Rides


 

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