This is an adventure that thousands of people experience every year.  Sampling some of the best ale, hard cider and wine that New York has to offer.  You'll also see how the beverages are made, and you can even visit great eateries along the way.

The Cooperstown Beverage Trail lets you explore a beautiful and historic area with breweries, wineries, a cider mill and even a distillery.  If you follow the map, you'll make stops at Cooperstown Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, Butternuts Beer & Ale, Fly Creek Cider Mill, Bear Pond Winery, Rustic Ridge Winery, Pail Shop Vineyards and Cooperstown Distillery.

You can even hire the services of a 7-passenger chauffeured van or a designated driver.  Begin in beautiful Cooperstown, take Route 28 south to Milford and Oneonta. Or you can head west on Route 80 to Fly Creek and Burlington Flats.  Once you begin, odds are you'll want to experience the entire 37 miles of fun.

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