Brewery Ommegang is a Belgian-style brewery on a former hop farm south of Cooperstown, and it has become one of the area's better non-baseball stops. The brewery's farmhouse setting, tasting room, and tours give visitors a reason to linger in the countryside around Otsego Lake rather than treating Cooperstown as a single-museum trip.
The draw is strongest for beer travelers, but the place is accessible even if you are only curious about the region's revived brewing culture. Check current tour and tasting arrangements before going, as hours and formats can change with events and seasons.