The Otesaga Resort Hotel

There’s a particular charm to Upstate New York that’s hard to put to words, so The Otesaga Resort Hotel would rather just show you. Hugged by Otesaga Lake and gorgeous chestnuts, this historic 132-room property in Cooperstown has positioned itself as a weekend escape for big-city dwellers and a scenic backdrop for destination weddings since opening in 1909. And as the seasons past, this marriage between wood-paneled charm and laid-back luxuriousness has only grown stronger.

Here at The Otesaga, time whiles away with conversations on the veranda or book readings on a rocking chair. When you’ve worked up an appetite, stop for a casual bite at The Hawkeye Bar & Grill or have a more elegant meal at 1909 restaurant. And when the itinerary calls for something a bit more thrilling, take a kayak out onto the water, work on your swing at Leatherstocking Golf Course or make the 10-minute stroll into town for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum or any of the scenic village’s other sights.