A Beautiful Upstate New York Wedding
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Upstate New York is full of numerous attractive locations where engaged couples and their invitees can cherish their special day. Beautiful backdrops in this area include the picturesque upstate region such as the resounding hills of the Catskill Mountains to the placid waters of Lake George. Upstate New York can keep all your guests entertained with the enormous amount of attractions and activities available. One such wedding destination that offers everything needed for a perfect New York wedding is Cooperstown, New York.
Cooperstown is located on the southern shore of Lake Otsego in the Leather Stocking region of Upstate New York. The area is sometimes referred to as the edge of the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, which provides a scenic backdrop to any style of New York wedding.
For the outdoor weddings, there is the tranquil and natural setting of Brookwood Garden located on the shores of Lake Otsego, Charlottes Vineyard set in the hills for a panoramic view and a more country like setting or the grandeur of historic Hyde Hall overlooking the Lake. The Farmers Museum provides a simpler but charming setting with a tavern on site, perfect for the reception. For an elegant New York wedding, then The Otesaga Hotel and Resort is the perfect choice. The resort overlooks Otsego Lake and offers perfect wedding locations, from small intimate settings to large groups hosted in a stately ballroom.
No matter the age or interests of your wedding guests, there are enough indoor and outdoor activities in Cooperstown to keep everybody entertained. Your guests can do everything from cultural events to sport events and activities. Places worth considering are Otsego Lake for fishing, Susquehanna River for canoeing, the Fenimore Art Museum for art exhibits, and beautiful state parks for swimming and hiking.
For the baseball buff, Cooperstown is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The museum offers group tours for wedding parties. Besides the museum, New York wedding guests can catch a baseball game at the nationally renowned and historical Doubleday Baseball Field. Soccer enthusiasts also have the option of visiting at the Soccer Hall of Fame in nearby Oneonta.
The historical Cooperstown area has many bed and breakfasts, hotels, inns, and motels for wedding guest accommodation. Centrally located is the 1805 Phinney House Bed and Breakfast which is located a block away from the National Baseball Hall of fame while the Diastole Bed and Breakfast provides a rustic country setting. Enjoy the outdoors completely in an authentic camp out New York wedding by taking advantage of the areas different campsites and cabins such as the ones at the Beaver Valley Cabins and Campsites. Local hotels include the world famous The Otesaga Resort and national favorites like the Best Western Inn, Clarion Hotel, and Holiday Inn.
To round off a New York wedding experience full of glamour and glitz be sure to attend an event at the Glimmerglass Opera House. Glimmerglass offers world class operas during the summer months. The productions feature internationally renowned directors, designers, and singers from across the globe.
Even if you are a very meticulous bride, a New York wedding in Cooperstown can fulfill all your expectations. The town and area provide all the requisites for a successful wedding that will be remembered by all. Cooperstown offers wedding planners, wedding photographers, caterers, tailors and has resources to avert any unforeseeable problems.