It is Central New York beauty at its finest, a land nestled between the Adirondack Mountains to the north and the Catskills to the south.

Thousands of acres of untouched nature, bounded by quaint villages filled with history.

New York State’s Leatherstocking Region is Americana at its finest.

Made famous by the works of author James Fenimore Cooper, the Leatherstocking Region features museums, performing arts centers, reconstructed villages and timeless towns that at once touch the past and future. Otsego County lies at the heart of the region – with the famous village of Cooperstown serving as the county seat.

Featuring majestic natural waters such as Otsego Lake, Canadarago Lake and the Susquehanna River, the Leatherstocking Region is a boating, fishing and swimming paradise. Temperate weather conditions prevail for most of the year, with crisp spring days giving way to perfect summer evenings.

In the fall, the Leatherstocking Region is a leaf peepers dream, with pristine forests igniting the landscape in reds, oranges and yellows. And with winter comes an annual outdoor wonderland of skiing and snowshoeing.

The Leatherstocking Region: Far from worry, and close to home.

Take a look at all of the destinations and attractions that the Cooperstown area has to offer and plan your Cooperstown Getaway.