Hickory Grove Motor Inn

Waking up to a view of Otsego Lake is the draw at Hickory Grove Motor Inn, a family motel just north of Cooperstown. Its rooms are individually decorated, and each one has a cathedral ceiling and picture windows that face the lake, so the water is part of every stay.

The location puts guests within easy reach of Cooperstown’s major attractions, including the National Baseball Hall of Fame, plus three golf courses and plenty of restaurants. Each room comes with a refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, WiFi and a coffee maker, along with its own heating and cooling controls.

What to Know

• Every room has a lake-facing picture window and a cathedral ceiling.
• A refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in each room make for an easy early start.
• Each room has its own heating and cooling unit, so guests can set the temperature to taste.
• It’s a family-run motel, just north of Cooperstown village.
• Three golf courses are close by for visitors who bring their clubs.