SUNY Oneonta is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing.
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Regional (Oneonta Resources, Transportation, Hospitals, Employers, Cost of Living)
Food and Drink (Restaurants, Breweries and Wineries, Local and Organic Food)
Family (Schools, Daycare, Family Fun)
Happiness (Exercise and Yoga, Spirituality, Spa, Volunteer)
Explore (Tourism, Hiking and Nature, Arts and Culture, Museums and Galleries, Golf)
Housing (Housing Resources, How-to Guide)
Regional
Resources
- City Clerk, City Hall
258 Main Street
Open weekdays 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(607) 432-6450 - Town Hall
3966 NY-23, West Oneonta
Open weekdays 8:30am – 3:00pm
(607) 432-2900 - Police Department
81 Main Street
(607) 432-1113 - Fire Department
81 Main Street
(607) 433-3480 - Otsego County Sheriff's Office
547-4271 172 County Highway 33W
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-4273 - Otsego County
- Opportunities for Otsego
Transportation
- 511NY Rideshare
- Oneonta Public Transit (OPT)
Oneonta and Cooperstown bus routes ranging from .75-$3.75 / ride - Otsego Express
County-wide bus route - Oneonta Eastern Travel
Bus line for downstate connections and travel chartered trips - Trailways
Bus that stops through downstate to NYC - Cooperstown Village Trolly
Park and ride trolley runs daily June - August with stops at major Cooperstown attractions and downtown shopping
Hospitals
- Hospitals near Oneonta, NY
- A.O Fox Hospital
- Bassett Medical
- Tri-Town Regional
- United Healthcare Services
- Community Memorial
- Cobleskill Regional
Employers & Resources
Top Employers
- Bassett Healthcare Network
- SUNY Oneonta
- NYCM Insurance
- A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital
- Otsego and City of Oneonta Government
- Springbrook
- Wal-Mart
- Cooperstown Dreams Park
- Hartwick College
- Community Bank
- The Arc Otsego
- Corning Life Science Division
- Opportunities for Otsego
- Chobani
- Golden Artist Paint
- NBT Bank
- The Raymond Corporation
- UHS
Cost of Living
- Otsego County received a 82.8 index score out of 100, meaning the total cost of living is 1.2% lower than the US average and 31.9% lower than the average for New York State. Cost of Living index factors the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes and other necessities.
- Typical home cost: $187,700
- 44.5% less than national average
- 54.6% less than average NY cost
- Otsego County costs less than the US average and much less than the NYS average cost of living.
Food and Drink
All Food and Drink
Breweries and Wineries
Family
Schools
- Oneonta City School District
- Otsego Christian Academy, Otego
- The Brookwood School, Cooperstown
- Trinity Christian School, Cooperstown
- Valley Heights Christian Academy, Norwich
- Holy Family, Norwich
- Delaware Academy, Delhi
- The School at Springbrook, Oneonta
- Pathfinder School, Edmeston
- Hartwick College
- Huntington Memorial library
- SUNY Delhi
- SUNY Oneonta
Daycare
- Bugbee Children’s Center (Faculty and staff get preferred admissions)
- Angels Daycare
- Yak’s Youth Center
- Oneonta Family YMCA
- Upwards
- Early Head Start
- Opportunities for Otsego
Family Fun
- Family Recreation in Otsego County
- Otsego County Event Calendar
- Outdoor focused events in Otsego
- Family fun farms with seasonal events
- Top family fun experiences in Cooperstown and Otsego County
- Entertainment Directory - Oneonta
- A.J. Read Science Discovery Center
- Oneonta Family YMCA
- Clark Sports Center
- Oneonta Boys' and Girls' Club
- Table Rock Bouldering
- Interskate 88
- Oneonta World of Learning (OWL)
- Noah's World
- Community Arts Network of Oneonta
- Oneonta Community Dog Park
Happiness
Spirituality & Places of Worship
- New Life Oneonta
- Community Gospel
- Main Street Baptist
- St. James
- First United Methodist Church
- Living Water Faith Fellowship
- First Presbyterian
- Atonement Lutheran
- St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
- Assembly of God
- Anchor Oneonta
- The Redemption Movement
- Elm Park United Methodist
- River Street Baptist
- Tabernacle of Praise
- HillCity Church
- Southside Wesleyan Church
- Unitarian Universalist
- Spirit & Truth Christian
- The Church of Jesus Christ
- Oneonta Seventh Day Adventists
- Temple Beth El
- Institute for Spiritual Development
- West Oneonta Baptist
- Samye Hermitage
- Three Treasures Zen Center
Explore
Top 10 Tourism Spots
- Herkimer Diamond Mine
- Howe’s Cavern
- Roger’s Conservation Center
- Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame
- Chittenango Falls State Park
- Erie Canal Cruise
- Animal Adventure Park
- Ross Park Zoo
- Saranac Brewery
- Syracuse Amphitheater
Hiking & Nature
- College Camp Mountain Biking and Hiking - a series of trails on and between SUNY Oneonta and College Camp properties.
- Table Rock Trail – part of a series of trails on the Hartwick College Campus. Quick hikes, fantastic views. The trail system consists of three loops totaling about five miles.
- Wilber Park - multiple easy trails through relatively thick woods. In the City of Oneonta off spruce street.
- Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway - following the Susquehanna River for 6-miles from the West End, through the City and out to Fortin Park in the east end of Oneonta.
- Fortin Park - pastures, playing fields, children’s play sets and picnic areas. It has 2 long paths for hiking and skiing.
- Arnold Lake State Forest - features a 5.5mi loop trail and other walking paths surrounding Arnold Lake.
- Robert V. Riddell State Park- multiple easy to moderate trails through forested woodlands, wide fields and along the Schenevus Creek.
- Mid Lake Trail - easy hike to a bog at Mud Lake in R.V. Riddell State Park. Often is muddy and includes a small waterfall.
- Pine Lake - multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty. Lake also has opportunities for swimming, boating and more.
- Audubon Sanctuary - located on Franklin Mountain with multiple trails. There is a lookout with gorgeous views. Prime bird watching and a full immersion into nature.
- Gilbert Lake State Park
- Texas Schoolhouse State Park
- Basswood Pond State Forest
- Richfield Springs Scenic Railroad - includes options for a train ride with many walking trails.
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Lakes
The great waterways of Central NY
- Otsego Lake, Cooperstown
- Goodyear Lake, Portlandville
- Gilbert Lake, Laurens
- Arnold Lake, Hartwick / Milford
- Canadarago Lake, Richfield Springs
- Chenango Lake, Norwich
Festivals & Events
Spring
OH-fest Street Fair, Oneonta
OWL Paintfest, Oneonta
Otsego Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale, Cooperstown
Wedding Expo at Foothills, Oneonta
Catskill Symphony Orchestra Cabaret, Oneonta
Sugaring Off Sundays, Farmer's Museum, Cooperstown
Summer
Glimmerglass Festival; world-class opera and musical theatre, Cooperstown
General Clinton Canoe Regatta, Bainbridge
Brewery Ommegang Summer Concert Series, Cooperstown
Family Farm day by Cornell Cooperative Extension for Schoharie and Otsego Counties
Otsego County Fair, Morris
NY State Fair, Syracuse
Gilbertsville Horse Shows at the Polo Fields in Gilbertsville; derby, hunters and jumpers
HOPSEGO (Hops History Festival)
Fall
Chenango Blues Festival, Norwich
Susquehanna Balloon Festival, Oneonta
Harvest Festival, Farmer's Museum, Cooperstown
Oneonta Halloween Parade
October Harvest Festival, Oneonta
Colorscape Arts Festival, Norwich
Winter
Home for the Holidays Pet Parade, Oneonta
Santa's Arrival Parade, Cooperstown
Snommegang, International Beer Festival
Glimmer Nights, Farmer's Museum, Cooperstown
Festival of Lights, Oneonta
Polar Bear Jump, Goodyear Lake
Cooperstown Winter Carnival
CANO Annual Chili Bowl, Oneonta
Arts & Culture
Golf
Oneonta
- Oneonta Country Club Golf Course
- Oneonta Sports Park, Driving Range, Mini Golf, Disc Golf
Cooperstown
- Leatherstocking Golf Course at the Otesaga
- Barnyard Swing, Mini Golf
- Brewery Ommegang, 9 hole disc golf
Other Area Establishments
- Colonial Ridge Golf Course, Laurens
- Ouleout Creek Golf Course, Franklin
- Canasawacta Country Club, Norwich