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Faced with the threat of being permanently flooded due to dam
construction, this village kept itself above water -- literally -- by
earning a designation on the National Register of Historic Places.
Situated in the town of Butternuts, the village of Gilbertsville
maintains several striking architectural structures, including the Greek
Revival-style Gilbertsville Academy, the Gothic-and-Tudor-style The
Major’s Inn, and the Tudor-style Gilbert Block, which houses artist
studios and a general store. The only hotel in the village is the Empire
House, where locals converge for dinner and drinks on the outdoor
patio. Gilbertsville Farm, a popular wedding venue just outside of the
village offers glamping accommodations for weddings and retreats, as
well as weekly goat yoga. Cooperstown is a mere 35-minute drive away,
making Gilbertsville a doable day trip. It's the smallest village on
this list (yes, villages and towns are different) with a population of
less than 400.
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