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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is more than a destination. It’s an experience saturated by the memories of the game’s greatest players and the rich history that connects us to our past. Whether you’re a casual fan or a fanatic, you’re sure to love the transformation of sight and sound as you take in more than 40,000 lovingly preserved artifacts showcasing baseball’s impact on our lives, and our country. More than 300,000 people visit this national treasure each year. Cooperstown inns fill up fast and can be a bit pricey, especially during the summer months. If you’re headed to Cooperstown, or just to explore Central New York, book your stay at Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast. You’ll enjoy incredible scenery on the short 35-minute drive and appreciate our affordable room rates.

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Cycling the Erie Canal

As a cyclist, you’ve undoubtedly had moments when scenery has literally stopped you in your tracks. And, if you constantly fight the urge to speed through rides focused on your speedometer, cycling The Erie Canalway Trail might just change your focus. Slowing down to take in the scenery along the most commercially enduring and historically significant canal system in the United States might be a turning point for you and the way you travel.

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Erie Canal Cruises

Take a journey through history on the calm waters of the Erie Canal while enjoying the spectacular scenery of New York’s beautiful Mohawk Valley. Join Captain Jerry and his crew on an incredibly fun, narrated, 90-minute sightseeing cruise, and learn a bit of history about the Erie Canal along the way. The thrill of the voyage is being raised and lowered over 20 feet in Lock 18 at Jacksonburg, one of the last remaining locks operating with original 100+ year old equipment. Evening and specialty cruises are also offered. Daily cruises depart from the Gems Along the Mohawk complex, a 4-minute drive from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast. Erie Canal Cruises operates seasonally from May through October.

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Adirondack Scenic Railroad

Start your scenic train ride experience from the Utica Train Station and explore New York like you never have before. Adirondack Scenic Railroad offers a variety of train rides throughout the year. Best selling rides include the Beer & Wine Train- watch the scenic countryside roll by while sipping on the best wines and brews; the Soda Fountain Train- take a train back in time to eat at The Soda Fountain, Remsen’s ‘50s-themed restaurant; and Utica to Thendara/Old Forge Experience—discover the beauty of the Adirondacks. Popular seasonal rides for children include the Princess Super Hero Train, Family Halloween Train, Adirondack Christmas Train, and Classic Polar Express™. Purchase your tickets online and board the train at Utica Station, a 15-minute drive from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast.

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Enchanted Forest Water Safari

Located in the Adirondacks, New York’s largest water theme park has something for the entire family to enjoy and is perfect for kids of every age. The park is well laid out and features water rides, amusement rides, an arcade and game area, daily shows, a museum dedicated to the park, and petting zoo. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a photo with the legendary Paul Bunyan statue, a fixture at the park for nearly 60 years. Enchanted Forest operates mid-June through the beginning of September. The park opens daily at 10 a.m. and closes at varying hours depending on the week. It’s best to arrive at opening time to get the most out of your day. Buy your tickets online before you go to get the best pricing. Enchanted Forest is about a one-hour and 15-minute drive from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast.

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The Farmers’ Museum

If you love history, The Farmers’ Museum offers a unique opportunity step back in time and experience 19^th-century rural and village life firsthand through several demonstrations and interpretive exhibits. The museum is home to a working farmstead, a recreated historic village comprised of buildings gathered from rural communities around New York state, the Empire State Carousel with 25 hand-carved animals, and a Colonial Revival stone barn listed on the National Register for Historic Places. Visitors can also view a collection of more than 23,000 items including early agricultural tools, carriages, and plows. Children will especially enjoy petting and feeding animals in the Children’s Barnyard. Located in Cooperstown, The Farmers’ Museum is a 35-minute drive from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast.

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Rail Explorers Tour

Rail Explorers are custom pedal-powered railbikes equipped with electric pedal assist motors. Ride the “Milford Track,” a 12-mile round trip through the farmlands and forests alongside the Susquehanna River. You’ll glide past working farms, magnificent woodlands, and rumble across historic trestle bridges. Bring a light refreshment to enjoy at the 20-minute break at the midway turnaround. The full tour length is 2.5 hours. For a shorter experience, try the “Charlotte Valley Express,” an 8-mile round trip southern tour. The “Charlotte Valley Express” also offers a Brunch Tour with mimosas, pastries, fresh fruit, and coffee, as well as a romantic twilight Fireside Tour. Parking and check-in for all tours is located at 136 E. Main Street, Milford, NY, a 50-minute drive from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast.

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Cooperstown Dreams Park

Cooperstown Dreams Park is a family baseball park featuring fun and excitement where friends, families, and spectators can watch youth teams from around the country play baseball. Annual tournaments are held in the summer months from July through August. Over 1,000 teams from America’s 50 states are represented in weekly tournaments played in 22 lighted and enclosed baseball stadiums with 104 clubhouses situated on a 165-acre a baseball village. If your child or grandchild is playing at Cooperstown Dreams Park, Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast offers an outstanding value compared to the inns and hotels located in the Village of Cooperstown. Located in Milford, Cooperstown Dreams Park is a scenic 45-minute drive from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast.

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Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs Baseball

You never know who (or what!) you’re going to run into when you experience a Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs summertime baseball game. The DiamondDawgs are proud to be the 2015 and 2017 PGCBL champions, and 2018 PGCBL Central Division champions! The team offers an affordable, family- friendly entertainment option in a fun and safe environment that brings you as close to the players and the action on the field as possible. They’re constantly rolling out new and exciting between-inning promotions and games, sure to be a homerun-hit with your whole family. Home games are played between May and July at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Little Falls, NY. Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs baseball games are a 12-minute drive from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast.

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Howe Caverns

If you’re looking for a fun and affordable day trip for the entire family, this is the attraction for you. Every tour of Howe Caverns starts with a 156-foot descent below the earth’s surface. From there you can experience a variety of tours exploring a six million-year-old cave. You’ll travel through limestone corridors, cavernous galleries, and under massive boulders until you reach a subterranean riverbed. You’ll be in awe of the strange formations and dripping stalactites you discover. The cave is open year-round, with tours offered Friday through Sunday. You can also enjoy an above ground Adventure Park featuring a Zip line, Ropes Course, Rock Wall and more. The Adventure Park is open seasonally, from late spring to early fall. Howe Caverns is a 55-minute drive from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast.

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