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20 Best and Fun Things To Do In Oneonta, New York


TouristWire Editors

When trying to identify the exceptional and one-of-a-kind qualities of the tightly-knit Oneonta community, phrases such as unconventional, rebirth, and free-spirited come to thought.

The vibrant downtown boasts four performance venues, including the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, as well as several small art galleries and artisan shops.  

It’s also home to a number of Main Street attractions and year-round events, making it an excellent destination for the entire family!

Add to this its quintessential college-town feel and it’s no wonder why so many people love coming here.

It’s also a great place for nature enthusiasts, with opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and more.

Can you picture yourself spending time here on your next break? If so, keep reading for a list of all the other attractions and activities Oneonta has to offer

The 20 Most Popular Things To Do In Oneonta, New York

20. Swart-Wilcox House Museum

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Credit: Henry Luna, Google Maps

Location: Wilcox Ave Oneonta NY

19. Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

Location: 144 Bert Washburn Road Otego NY

Tel:  607 432 3179

Web Address:   https://holymyrrhbearers.com/

18. Goodyear Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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17. Emmons Pond Bog

4.3 ★★★★☆ (24 reviews)

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Location: 2028 White Hill Road Oneonta NY

Web Address:   http://nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/newyork/placesweprotect/easternnewyork/wherewework/eny-emmons-pond-bog.xml

16. Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch

4.6 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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Location: Grange Hall Road Spur Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 652 2162

Web Address:   http://doas.us/

15. Bear Pond Winery

4.5 ★★★★★ (49 reviews)

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Credit: Bear Pond Winery, Google Maps

Location: 2515 NY 28 Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 643 0294

Web Address:   http://bearpondwines.com/

14. Cooperstown Baseball World

4.9 ★★★★★ (61 reviews)

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Credit: Cooperstown Baseball World, Google Maps

Location: 1 Blodgett Dr Oneonta NY

Tel:  888 229 8750

Web Address:   http://cooperstownbaseballworld.com/

13. Oneonta Sports Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

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Location: 132 County Hwy 47 Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 432 0624

Web Address:   http://oneontasportspark.com/

12. Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory

3.9 ★★★★☆ (112 reviews)

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Credit: Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory, Google Maps

Location: 5802 NY 7 Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 435 2238

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/pages/category/Wildlife-Sanctuary/Joseph-L-Popp-Jr-Butterfly-Conservatory-119385884741701/

11. Robert V. Riddell State Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (135 reviews)

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Location: Davenport NY

Tel:  518 486 1868

Web Address:   https://parks.ny.gov/parks/18/details.aspx

10. Interskate 88

4.5 ★★★★★ (296 reviews)

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Location: 5185 NY 23 Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 432 0366

Web Address:   https://interskate88.com/

Our Top picks

9. Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway – Silas Lane Trailhead

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Credit: Tamara Rutenber, Google Maps

Location: Oneonta NY

Web Address:   https://otsegocounty.com/departments/planning_department/susquehanna_greenway_-_silas_lane.php

8. New Island Forest Trails Trailhead

4.0 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: 2 Railroad Ave Oneonta NY

Web Address:   https://otsegocounty.com/departments/planning_department/catella_park_-_new_island.php

7. Greater Oneonta Historical Society

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: 183 Main Street Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 432 0960

Web Address:   http://oneontahistory.org/

6. Community Arts Network of Oneonta

4.9 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: 11 Ford Ave Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 432 2070

Web Address:   http://canoneonta.org/

5. Yager Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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Location: Yager Hall   Library and Musuem Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 431 4480

Web Address:   https://hartwick.edu/campus-life/arts-culture/yager-museum/

4. A.J. Read Science Discovery Center of SUNY Oneonta

4.5 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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Location: Physical Science Bldg Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 436 2011

Web Address:   https://suny.oneonta.edu/science-discovery-center

3. Wilber Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (315 reviews)

Location: Albert Morris Dr Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 432 0680

2. Cooperstown All Star Village

3.9 ★★★★☆ (420 reviews)

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Credit: Cooperstown All Star Village, Google Maps

Location: 4158 NY 23 Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 432 7483

Web Address:   http://cooperstown.com/

1. Neahwa Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (685 reviews)

Location: 15 James Georgeson Ave Oneonta NY

Tel:  607 432 0680

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Oneonta, New York! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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