Experiences

Where Wonder Lives

In the Schoharie Valley, wonder is a discovery you make for yourself. It lives in the rhythmic huff of a sled team breaking the winter quiet and the cool limestone stillness of our caves. Where Wonder Lives is an invitation to seek out the hidden corners of our county. From the first bird call at daybreak to the geological mysteries underfoot, we are proud to share the raw beauty of the place we call home.

Caverns

Schoharie County goes deeper than you think. Literally. Beneath the rolling hills and farmland lies a network of ancient limestone caverns carved by millions of years of water and time. Whether you are descending into the largest show cave in the Northeast or following a guide to a hidden underground waterfall, what waits beneath the surface here is unlike anything above it.

Howe Caverns

Secret Caverns

Signature Experiences

Some experiences you stumble upon anywhere. These belong to Schoharie County alone. From the roar of engines at the motocross track to the thunder of the demolition derby grandstand at the Sunshine Fair, from gliding through snow-covered trails behind a team of huskies to throwing a disc on one of the only PDGA A-Tier courses in the region, this county has a way of surprising you with what is possible out here. These are the ones worth planning your whole trip around.

The Ranch at Carlisle

Schoharie County Sunshine Fair

Mine Kill State Park

NY Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa

Cobleskill Golf & Country Club

Schoharie County has some serious roots. Wander beneath towering old-growth trees at Landis Arboretum, then travel back 385 million years to a time when some of the world’s earliest forests grew near what is now Gilboa. From living collections and ancient woodlands to fossils that changed what we know about the planet’s first trees, there’s a lot of history growing around here.

Esperance

Landis Arboretum

Esperance

Old Growth Forest

Gilboa

Gilboa Museum

Gilboa

Gilboa385 Million Year Old Tree Fossils

Find Your Kind of Adventure

There’s always more to discover in Schoharie County. Find inspiration for every interest, season, and kind of getaway.

Birding & Wildlife

Keep an eye on the skies and trails for the wildlife that calls Schoharie County home.

Seasonal & Festivals

Every season arrives with its own reason to celebrate.

Haunted & Quirky

Not everything in Schoharie County can be easily explained. Come find out for yourself.

History & Heritage

Shopping

Seasonal & Festivals

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Shopping, Eat & Drink, Coffee & Bakeries | 3617 NY-30, Middleburgh, NY 12122, USA
Hardscrabble Coffee
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Agritourism | 157 Danforth Rd, Jefferson, NY 12093, USA
Cowbella Creamery
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Agritourism, Shopping | 4056 NY-30, Middleburgh, NY 12122, USA
Country Gardens of Middleburgh
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Agritourism | 1037 Cotton Hill Rd, Middleburgh, NY 12122, USA
Cotton Hill Creamery
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Arts & Culture, Shopping | 117 Union St, Cobleskill, NY 12043, USA
Wood & Wool
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Arts & Culture | Cobleskill, NY 12043, USA
Theater Project of Schoharie County
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Arts & Culture | 548 E Main St, Cobleskill, NY 12043, USA
The Main Room
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Arts & Culture, Shopping | 2020 NY-145, Middleburgh, NY 12122, USA
The Glass Wisteria
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Arts & Culture | 2025 Burtonville Rd, Esperance, NY 12066, USA
Schoharie River Center
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Arts & Culture | Schoharie, NY 12157, USA
Schoharie Promotional Association
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Experiences, Arts & Culture | 276 Main St, Schoharie, NY 12157, USA
Schoharie County Quilt Barn Trail
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage | 610 Charlotte Valley Rd, Charlotteville, NY 12036, USA
Museum of the History of Charlotteville
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Experiences, Arts & Culture | 1088 Sawyer Hollow Rd, Richmondville, NY 12149, USA
Looking Glass Arts
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Camping & Glamping Stay, Agritourism, Stay, Unique Stays, Farmstay, Camping & Glamping | 1336 NY-7, Richmondville, NY 12149, USA
Jubilee Farms
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Experiences, Arts & Culture, History & Heritage | 1306 NY-990V, Gilboa, NY 12076, USA
Conesville Historical Society
The Conesville Historical Society was created in 2022 with a mission to to preserve the rich history of the town of Conesville and its residents, including it's environmental hi...
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