In Cooperstown- Visit the area made famous in James Fenimore Cooper's writing.

The American Baseball Experience - The newest hit in America's favorite baseball town. VR batting range, wax museum, more. Cooperstown, New York. 607-547-1273.

Brewery Ommegang - The first farmstead brewery to be built in a century, situated on a 135-acre former hops farm astride the Susquehanna River. 800-656-1212.

The Farmers' Museum - A step back in time at an intimate living history landmark. Year round. 607-547-1450.

Fenimore House Museum - Superlative folk art exhibits, including an outstanding collection of American Indian art. April - December. 607-547-1400.

Fly Creek Cider Mil - Otsego County's oldest water-powered cider mill. Daily August through November. Fly Creek, New York. 607-547-9692.

Glimmerglass Opera - Professional opera July and August. Cooperstown, New York. 607-547-2255. www.cooperstown.net/glimmerglass

Hyde Hall - A 50-room house museum, a National Historic Landmark. Weekends Memorial Day through Columbus Day (other days by appointment). Cooperstown, New York. 607-547-5098.

National Baseball Hall of Fame - The definitive repository of America's pastime, in the village established as the game's birthplace. Year round. 607-547-7200. www.enews.com/bas_ball_fame

Northeast Classic Car Museum - Rare and fabulous Duesenbergs, Packards, Cords, Franklins and more. Norwich, New York. 800-556-8596, or 607-334-AUTO.

Oneonta/Binghamton - The Leatherstocking tourism region extends southwest from Howe Caverns all the way to the Pennsylvania border.

Discovery Center of the Southern Tier - Hands-on children's center. Fire station, Boeing 747 cockpit. Binghamton, New York. 607-773-8661.

National Soccer Hall of Fame - Documenting and preserving the history of the sport. Oneonta, New York. 607-432-3351.

Ross Park Zoo - One of America's first zoos. Over 200 animals. Closed December. Binghamton, New York. 607-724-5461.

Science Discovery Center of Oneonta - Hands-on science museum. Oneonta, New York. 607-436-2011.