Mid-to-late July is traditionally the start of berry picking season in our region. Picking your own is a fun outdoor activity that creates fond memories for both young and old. But blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries aren't the only things available for pickers to enjoy. Depending on the month, our local farmers also offer U-pick apples, vegetables and even flowers!
Be sure to check ahead with the farm you're interested in visiting to make sure what you're looking for is in season. And don't forget to visit them again in the fall. Pumpkin season is just around the corner!
Cooperstown Area
July 4th is coming up fast and while things aren't quite 100% back to normal, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate America's independence with BBQ, fireworks, outdoor fun and maybe a few less traditional ways to experience all of the freedom our area has to offer.
Cooperstown Area
Springfield, New York 2021 4th of July (Drive-By) Parade
Springfield, NY
July 1 - July 5
The whole town is coming out to show why Springfield is the place to be on the 4th of July! Locals will be decorating their your homes, porches, or yard for Independence Day. Parade maps will be available online and at the Convenience Corner (Corner of Rtes...
The Hamden Inn, built in 1844, has been renovated and re-opened as Hamden Inn and Lounge by its new owners, and both locals and visitors couldn't be more thrilled.
As the name suggests, the Inn is located in the small village of Hamden, NY in Delaware County. The main floor of this cozy cornerstone of the community is home to The Lounge, a restaurant and bar offering signature cocktails such as The Scofflaw and The Bee's Knees, along with delicious bar snacks, sandwiches, salads, burgers, full dinners, and a kids menu. The Hamden Inn is committed to quality food at affordable prices and uses locally raised and produced products in almost every dish.

Experience a unique getaway at Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center located in the Catskill Mountains. Whether you're planning your family vacation, a family reunion, youth outing, wedding, bus tour, conference, corporate event, meeting, religious retreat, golf outing, day trip, or a ski trip, the staff will make your all-inclusive escape special.

This Roman-themed resort has a history dating back to 1944 and is one of the few remaining classic Catskills resorts in the area. Villa Roma offers family activities, nightlife, multiple pools, a hot tub and a spa, a fitness center with a bowling alley and racquetball courts, go-karts, multiple sports facilities, formal and casual dining as well as a championship golf c...
The Beaverkill Valley Inn is situated 60 acres on the banks of the Beaverkill, a legendary stream that is considered the birthplace of American dry fly-fishing. While this location, which includes a mile of private fishing on the Upper Beaverkill, attracts anglers from around the world, there's so much more to draw visitors to this 19-room inn, including 40 acres of hiking and biking trails, the heated indoor pool, fitness center, tennis courts, indoor basketball, a winter skating and hockey rink, and a ice cream parlor.

The Inn is a destination for sport and family fun, for corporate retreats and special celebrations, including weddings. The Inn's celebrated chef, Tommy Finch, works straight from the...