Description:
This enormous neoclassic mansion museum is quite the anomaly here in the land of small towns. Built by George Clarke, the 50-room home was built between 1817 and 1834 to be a showplace at the center of his agricultural empire. It's considered one of the nation's major private architectural undertakings in the years between the Revolutionary and the Civil wars, and it provides a stunning contrast to the Farmers' Museum in showing how the other half lived. Today, you'll explore great rooms, a wine cellar, a chapel, and, of course, servants' quarters. With four structures on the property, 50 rooms, and a gorgeous view of Lake Otsego, you'll want to spend some time beyond the hour-long tour. Bring a picnic lunch!
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- tel: 607/547-5098
Address:
- 1 Mill Rd
- Cooperstown, NY 13326
Hours:
- July-Aug Thurs-Tues 10am-5pm, tours on the hour with last tour at 4pm; May to mid-June weekends 10am-5pm (last tour at 4pm), weekdays by appointment; Sept-Oct weekdays 10am-3pm (last tour at 2pm), weekend tours on the hour 10am-5pm (last tour at 4pm). Tours are either 40 or 70 min
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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