Central NY: About the Area
Chenango County
Located in Central New York, we are your destination for every season. Throughout the county is picturesque beauty that can be experienced in all weather conditions and activities. Whether you love to snowmobile, walk the Finger Lakes Trail, shop in specialty stores or attend festivals and events, Chenango County has it all! The friendliness and charm of the county just adds to your unforgettable experience. Every season offers something unique and special.
As the brisk air moves in and the leaves begin to change color, the beauty of Chenango County is truly revealed. A drive through the county shows the great foliage and gets everyone in the mood for apple cider, pumpkins and seasonal specialties. Winter in the Southern Hills is something to experience. We have great trail systems that allow for snow-shoeing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. There is something for everyone in Chenango County, but once you visit, it is guaranteed that you won't forget the quaintness and friendly atmosphere that is so much a part of the Southern Hills.
Delaware County
It is surely the most enduringly beautiful country in the world, this serene County of pasture, Woods, and water. On the Catskills' Western slopes, Delaware County is a land of mountains and valleys, of sudden spectacular vistas and gentle, sheltered aspects. The abundance of water is one of its great charms - a bend in the road and there before you is a still pool; another bend and the road carries you over one of hundreds of streams, a wild stony torrent, a stately, or well-bred river.
Another Delaware splendor is its trees - hundreds of varieties of beautiful old trees lining highway and main street, lovely in spring and summer and a great glory in the fall. The hunting and fishing are superb. In the fall, so beautiful in its coloring it is almost unbelievable, with the streams again in spate, the days brilliant in clarity and sunshine, the fields a-rubble, the farmers bustling to prepare for the winter ahead, and the deer bounding across almost every meadow.
Otsego County
Where culture meets with applause. You'll not only find four seasons of spectacular natural beauty in Otsego County, you'll find four seasons of outstanding cultural opportunities. In summer, take advantage of the Glimmerglass Opera's nationally famous productions, sung in English at the new Alice Busch Opera Theater. The Cooperstown Theater Festival and the Oneonta State University dinner theater series are also very popular.
Other summer choices include the New York State Music Camp's evening concerts at Hartwick College and the Catskill Conservatory as it charms its audiences with intimate chamber music in barns and churches throughout the county. Come fall, the Catskill Choral Society and a dance series sponsored by the Upper Catskill Community Council on the Arts come to life. From fall to spring, enjoy Oneonta's Catskill Symphony. And through all 4 seasons, art lovers will enjoy wandering through the Cooperstown National Art Exhibit. Visit the famous National Baseball Hall of Fame, The Farmers' Museum and Fenimore House.
Schoharie County
Across the Catskills from the Hudson River Valley, south of the Mohawk River Valley, lies Schoharie County. Its quiet, natural beauty is waiting to welcome you, as it has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years. A visit to Upstate New York's Schoharie County is a trip to quaint towns and villages, filled with reminders of simpler times. Farmers work their land. Brooks babble. Eagles fly. Fish jump in the streams.
Unique attractions - grand caves, acres of flowers, working mills and more - all are part of Schoharie County's magic. Stroll Main Street in Historic Sharon Springs. Experience the village green in Jefferson. See covered bridges or bask in the beauty of the nature trails. Find out why we say Schoharie County is picture-perfect any time of year. The heart of Leatherstocking Country lies here in Schoharie County, just west of Albany. When you visit, you'll quickly see the beauty that drew the first settlers to the region, and quickly appreciate the natural bounty from which our agricultural heritage was born. You'll also find worlds of adventure that you'll remember for a lifetime. Come visit.
