The Herkimer Motel is conveniently located at EXIT 30 of the NYS Thruway (Interstate 90) at NY State Route 28 and near numerous Upstate New York cities and major attractions. - Herkimer attractions nearby (the Herkimer Diamond Mines, Herkimer County Community College, downtown shopping). - Utica is 15 miles away. (Boilermaker Road Race, Long Distance Running Hall of Fame, West End Brewery, Children's Museum, Utica Zoo, Utica College, SUNY Utica-Rome, and much more) The attractions of Cooperstown are just about 30 minutes away (Baseball Hall of Fame, Farmers Museum, Cooperstown Opera). There is much to see in beautiful Herkimer County, a quick ride from the property will find you in our beloved Adirondack Mountains and Old Forge. Whether you are here for a night passing through, or to linger and explore, our central location is a perfect base for exploring a diverse, four season vacation and business region.