Oneonta
Oneonta isn’t just a place you visit, it’s a vibe. Nestled in the Susquehanna Valley, this walkable little city is packed with personality, and more than a few unexpected delights. Think college-town energy meets artsy renaissance with a dash of small-city swagger.
Whether you’re here for a weekend, a concert or event at Foothills, or a really good slice of pizza (world-famous cold cheese anyone?), Oneonta’s got everything you didn’t know you were looking for — music echoing down Main Street, quirky boutiques, farm-to-table eats, and enough photo ops to fill your camera roll and then some.
A Creative City that Plays Loud
Downtown Oneonta is where the art happens: in galleries, on sidewalks, and on stage. Home to Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, The Catskill Symphony Orchestra and the Community Arts Network of Oneonta, along with a variety of other venues and small galleries and artisan shops, Oneonta’s creative scene is loud, proud, and refreshingly weird.
Sprinkle in festivals, outdoor markets, face-in-the-hole boards up and down Main Street (yes, really), plus seasonal events like the City of the Hills Festival, and you’ve got a community that lives out loud, no stage pass required.
Al Gallodoro Memorial Stage
Al Gallodoro Memorial Stage
Thrifting
Trail of Treasures
Events
Oneonta Events
A College Town With Character
Oneonta pulses with energy thanks to SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College, whose students and faculty add color to every corner. From public art to pop-up performances, their influence is everywhere, especially downtown. Whether you’re visiting a student or reliving your own glory days, you’ll feel right at home.
Weekends Well Spent
Come hungry, leave happy. Oneonta’s food scene serves everything from diner classics to world-famous barbecue at Brooks House of BBQ, not to mention locally brewed beer and cozy cafés.
Looking for something slower-paced? Spend an afternoon browsing locally owned bookshops and vintage stores. Kids in tow? Head to Neahwa Park for a ball game, playground time, or just good old-fashioned running around.
And when your feet are tired and your phone is full of photos, rest easy at one of Oneonta’s cozy hotels, B&Bs, or vacation rentals.
Hampton Inn Oneonta
Courtyard by Marriott
Holiday Inn Express Oneonta
Cooperstown Stay Oneonta
Never Not Something to Do
We weren’t kidding when we said there’s always something happening here. Check out our calendar of Oneonta-only events: concerts, art walks, food fests, college happenings, and all kinds of unexpected reasons to hang out downtown.
Because in Oneonta, boring isn’t on the itinerary.
(PS, if you want your event to appear on our calendar, you can email us at [email protected] to have your Facebook event page added to our watchlist OR click the “Submit Your Event” button on the menu below to enter it yourself.)