17 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Amos Bristol Tavern
· 7.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine weary travelers in the early 1800s, their horses tied out front, seeking respite at this very spot: Amos Bristol Tavern. Built around 1800, this building offered more than just food and drink. It was a vital…
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Hanford Mill
· 9.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the rhythmic clang of machinery echoing through this valley for over a century – that's the story of Hanford Mills. Begun in the 1820s, the mill really took shape under the Hanford family, particularly expanding…
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Lunn-Musser Octagon Barn
· 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what a barn built like a stop sign looks like? You're about to see one! This isn't just any old barn; it's the Lunn-Musser Octagon Barn, a truly unique piece of 19th-century agricultural innovation. It’s a…
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Twentieth Century Steam Riding Gallery No. 409
· 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready for a nostalgic ride! This isn't just any carousel; it's a beautifully preserved piece of Americana from the early 1900s. Twentieth Century Steam Riding Gallery No. 409, also known as the Schenevus Carousel,…
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Fitches Bridge
· 14.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're approaching a landmark that's more than just a pretty picture; it's a survivor. This is Fitches Bridge, one of only a couple dozen covered bridges left in New York State. Originally built in the village of Delhi…
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McArthur-Martin Hexadecagon Barn
· 15.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to be amazed by the McArthur-Martin Hexadecagon Barn, a truly unique piece of agricultural history right here in Delaware County. Built in 1883, this barn wasn't your typical four-sided structure. It boasts…
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South Worcester Historic District
· 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a perfectly preserved slice of small-town Americana. That's South Worcester Historic District. This charming hamlet grew steadily throughout the 1800s, reflecting the architectural tastes of everyday families.…
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Mathewson–Bice Farmhouse and Mathewson Family Cemetery
· 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine building your life from scratch in the late 1700s. That's exactly what David Mathewson did right here, near Cooperstown. In 1796, Mathewson, newly arrived from Rhode Island after the Revolutionary War, bought…
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White Store Church and Evergreen Cemetery
· 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Stop here for a moment and imagine life in a small farming community over two centuries ago. This unassuming spot, White Store Church and Evergreen Cemetery, has been a center of life and death since the early 1800s.…
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Hamden Bridge
· 18.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Built in 1859, this timber-framed covered bridge is a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. It's the Hamden Bridge, and it still carries traffic across the West Branch of the Delaware River. In 1859, local…
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National Baseball Hall of Fame
· 18.5 mi · Things to Do
Every great player immortalized in tiny Cooperstown NY. Babe Ruth's bat is here.
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Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown
· 18.5 mi
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum sits at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, a tiny lakeside village in central New York. It opened in 1939, built on the charming-but-false legend that Abner Doubleday invented…
