Baseball Hall of Fame

[Amazing Larry]

I'm heading out there in a couple of weeks and I'm sure some of you have been there. Any suggestions?

[Adam]

It’s cool for an hour or so then pretty boring. Walk around the village. Head to the lake. More than anything enjoy the drive into Cooperstown. If you’re coming from the city you’re in for a treat.

[red321]

Ask them where the Pete Rose plaque is

[Tank]

1 hour ago, red321 said:

Ask them where the Pete Rose plaque is

it's next to the special section about the angels, so it shouldn't be too hard to find.

[NJHalo]

Make sure to hit the Ommegang Brewery. Best brewery tour I have been on. http://www.ommegang.com/

Adam is right about the drive in. You should be hitting it towards the end of the foliage season, but it should still be spectacular. If you are coming from NYC, there is no direct route, so take the scenic route through the Catskills on either Route 28 or Route 23. (28 is better IMHO).

We stayed in the August Lodge just outside of town. Good place, but not walkable to anything. Owner was a douche waffle. Very anal about everything. I think he was beat down by too many youth baseball teams staying there. He had signs on EVERYTHING. http://www.augustlodge.com/

If you don't mind a little drive, the Roxbury might be the coolest place I have ever stayed. It's about an hour drive, but the drive is beautiful and very scenic. http://www.theroxburymotel.com/

 

[Biergott]

I was just there in August with my boys since my oldest boy played in a tournament out there.  I thought the hall was amazing.  Some of the best things were in very unremarkable displays, so take your time and read everything (like a ball from the first game where admission was ever charged was literally inserted behind plexiglass in a wall dividing two hall with a small placard).  Being with a team of 12 year olds, I felt rushed and wished I had more time.  The town itself is really cool too, and be sure to stop by Doubleday field and watch broken down old dudes living the dream.  Cool atmosphere there.

The amount of shops and memorabilia in Cooperstown could drive you to the poorhouse, so leave the plastic in the hotel!

[NJHalo]

That is true about the souvenir shops. Don’t go there looking for anything with the Angels on it!

[Slegnaac]

As I recall the Radio / Television media display area was pretty cool.  

Lots of interesting displays.  I believe you will see some Nolan Ryan Angels gear on display.