Category: The National Baseball Hall of Fame

This Year at Induction Day Weekend

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Every year, Cooperstown comes alive during Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Day weekend, attracting baseball lovers from across the country. At the heart of this vibrant celebration stands our iconic inn that has welcomed countless baseball legends and their fans over the years. 

Book The Inn at Cooperstown for Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Day. 

Our quaint inn offers spotless, comfortable lodging just one and a half blocks from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, shopping, and fine dining. We’re centrally located to many attractions including Glimmerglass Opera, Fenimore Art Museum, The Farmers’ Museum, Brewery Ommegang, the Leatherstocking Golf Course, and Otsego Lake. 

 

Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Day 

Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Day is a momentous occasion that celebrates the greatest players, managers, umpires, and executives in the history of the sport. Observed annually, this day is a culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent. 

 

Induction Day Weekend 2023 Schedule of Events  

  • Friday, July 21: PLAY Ball with Ozzie Smith & special guests (Hall of Famers TBA) 8-11 a.m.  
  • Saturday, July 22: Hall of Fame Awards Presentation, Alice Busch Opera Theater (Private Event) 3 p.m.  
  • Saturday, July 22: Hall of Fame Parade of Legends, Main Street 6 p.m.  
  • Sunday, July 23: Induction Ceremony, Grounds of Clark Sports Center 1:30 p.m.  
  • Monday, July 24: Legends of the Game Roundtable: Doubleday Field 10:30 a.m. (Featuring Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen) 

 

About the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 

Induction ceremonies take place at the Clark Sports Center, where thousands of baseball fans gather to celebrate the Hall’s newest members. The atmosphere is electric as fans from all walks of life, representing different teams and eras, come together to honor the game they love. 

As the ceremony begins, inductees take their place on the stage, surrounded by their families, friends, and fellow Hall of Famers. One by one, each inductee is introduced, and his accomplishments are recounted. The ceremony is a celebration of each player’s contributions to the game, his impact on the sport’s history, and the legacy he leaves behind. Emotions run high as inductees deliver heartfelt speeches, expressing gratitude to their families, teammates, coaches, and fans who supported them throughout their careers. 

Often, players’ speeches are filled with anecdotes, memories, and reflections on the journey that led them to this moment. They share stories of triumphs and challenges, of the camaraderie and bonds forged on the field, and the impact that baseball has had on their lives.  

 

Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Day: A Weekend-long Celebration  

Beyond the induction ceremony, Induction Day is a weekend-long celebration of baseball. Visitors and attendees enjoy a number of festivities, including parades, autograph sessions, and special events. Fans have the opportunity to explore the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, immersing themselves in the rich history and heritage of the sport. 

  

Induction Day is a time for fans to come together, celebrate, and honor the legends who left an indelible mark on baseball. It is a reminder of the enduring legacy of baseball and the profound impact it has on the lives of millions of fans around the world. We hope you’ll join us.

The History of Baseball in Cooperstown

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Cooperstown is less than two months away from hosting the 2022 Induction Ceremony at The National Baseball Hall of Fame. Each year, a summer weekend is dedicated to celebrating the induction of esteemed legends into the Hall of Fame. For 80 years, the center has carried this tradition and preserved the history of America’s Pastime in Cooperstown. The town has its own history, but its origins with baseball make it richer!

How The Hall of Fame was Founded

Within the picturesque town of Cooperstown, Major General Abner Doubleday reportedly invented baseball in 1839. For years, there was no answer as to how baseball was formed until the Spalding Commission’s research concluded Doubleday created the game. It has been debated if Doubleday was the true inventor and if Cooperstown was the real home of the game, but the legacy continued to keep the village town its birthplace, and discovered artifacts gave it more proof. Nearly 100 years later, The National Baseball Hall of Fame was established to celebrate and preserve the sport’s history. Iconic players such as Babe Ruth were the first to be inducted, and the Hall of Fame was then opened to the public for visit. Thousands of baseball fans gathered to celebrate the first Hall of Fame induction, and the tradition has continued through today.

The Continuing Legacy

Continuing their efforts to preserve and educate, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum still provides thousands of visitors with an interesting and unique experience of learning about the sport each year. The museum is home to preserved relics, baseball uniforms from years past, and 250,000 photographs depicting the game’s ongoing evolution. The grounds of the area are also just as memorable to explore compared to the historic hall, especially taking a stroll through Cooperstown. The Hall of Fame has remained on Main Street surrounded by the small-town charm of the nearby shops, and the historic Inn at Cooperstown.

Hotels near the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Looking for accommodations near the National Baseball Hall of Fame? Look no further than the cozy bed and breakfast at The Inn at Cooperstown. Our historic inn is located only one and a half blocks from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, making it an easy walk from our property.

Our luxurious inn provides guests with plush yet comfortable surroundings, complimentary breakfast, and friendly staff who is ready to make your weekend memorable. Book your stay today!

How to Plan Your Visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame

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Known as the birthplace of baseball, Cooperstown’s rich history of baseball goes back to the game’s early beginnings in the 19th century when the first game was played at Double Day Field. Because of this, Cooperstown is home to one of the top attractions in the country, The National Baseball Hall of Fame.

With over 40,000 three-dimensional artifacts in the Hall of Fame’s collection and three million library items that bring the history of baseball to life, each visitor can get a glimpse of what makes baseball special to them. A trip to Cooperstown isn’t complete until you’ve visited, so here’s how to plan your visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

When is the best time to visit?

While the museum is open year-round, seven days a week (except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day), the spring and summer months are popular times to visit. Summer is the most crowded, while springtime affords visitors shorter lines and unique events such as Opening Day and the Cooperstown Classic.

The museum’s biggest event of the year is the Hall of Fame Weekend. Hosted in July, this popular event honors the members of the class before and welcomes the new inductees into the hall of fame. It’s the ultimate event for any baseball fan.

Because this is such a highly publicized event, rooms book fast! Find your ideal accommodations at The Inn at Cooperstown, today!

Tickets

With recent events, advanced tickets are required. They have also added a time entry system where you need to arrive within your time window, with access to enjoy the museum at your leisure upon entry. Members are free with adult tickets at $25.

Looking to become a member? Guests of The Inn at Cooperstown receive a 10% discount on a single, family, or sustaining level membership package. View here for more details.

Unique experiences

Take your trip to Cooperstown to the next level with one of the custom experience packages The Inn at Cooperstown has in partnership with the Baseball Hall of Fame. Stay in one of our beautiful accommodations and enjoy access to our exceptional amenities with one of these packages below:

  • National Baseball Hall of Fame: Custom Tour Package – The custom tour experience features a private artifact spotlight of items that are not on display in the Museum from your favorite team. That’s right, you pick the team, and the museum will put together your artifact display! It can’t get any better or more personal than that.
  • Ultimate Baseball Hall of Fame Getaway Package – For the serious baseball buff looking for hotels near the Baseball Hall of Fame, there’s nothing better than our Ultimate Baseball Hall of Fame Getaway package! Get in the game as you explore the museum as a VIP and relive the sport’s best moments and pay respects to its greatest players.

To book your package, call us at 607-547-5756. Or view our other experience packages to find one that is right for you!

Hotels near the National Baseball Hall of Fame

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The Inn at Cooperstown.

Looking for accommodations near the National Baseball Hall of Fame? Look no further than the cozy bed and breakfast at The Inn at Cooperstown. Our historic inn is located only one and a half blocks from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, making it an easy walk from our property.

Our luxurious inn provides guests with plush yet comfortable surroundings, complimentary breakfast, and friendly staff who is ready to make your weekend memorable. Book your stay today!

The Inn At Cooperstown Vacation Packages

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Discover the best of Cooperstown with our Cooperstown vacation packages. We have partnered with some of the most notable local attractions in town such as Brewery Ommegang, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and Bobby Sharp Glassworks to offer our guests a unique and personalized experiences during their stay. Every year we introduce new packages, different from the year before in addition to our customary Cooperstown vacation packages that we offer every year.

Our packages also make great gifts for those on your list who love to travel! Whether you are planning a vacation yourself or giving as a gift, take a look below at our packages we offer for things to do in Cooperstown, NY and purchase yours today!

Workshops

We have recently added a few workshops to our line-up of vacation packages. Partnering with Bobby Sharp Glassworks, The Inn at Cooperstown brings our guests glass blowing workshops in Bobby’s studio in Oneonta, NY.

Introduction to glassblowing

Learn the basics of glassblowing with the professionals at Bobby Sharp Glassworks. Only available to guests of The Inn at Cooperstown, this exclusive offer offers a full day at Bobby’s studio to learn a range of techniques and the ins and outs of the glassblowing shop. Plus enjoy a catered lunch from Autumn Café and more!

View here for more details.

Make Your Own Christmas Ornament

Get into the spirit of the holiday season and sign up for our Make Your Own Christmas Ornament workshop. Offered only to our guests, you’ll learn how to make your own Christmas ornament you can hang on your tree at home. Start by choosing your glass color and let the professional glassblowers guide you through the process, from beginning to end. Plus receive discount coupons from local restaurants.

View here for more detail.

Bed & Brew Cooperstown Vacation Packages

December Special Edition Bed and Brew Package

Available in December only, enjoy one of Brewery Ommegang’s limited releases with a gourmet multi-course beer and food pairing dinner. This is a holiday favorite amongst our guests, so be sure to book yours today!

View full itinerary here.

January Special Edition Bed & Brew Package

This January it’s all about innovation! The Ommegang Brewmaster and Innovation Manager will share four beers from Ommegang’s pilot system. The new brews will be paired with delicious food courses at the gourmet beer and food pairing. The best part about this event is guests will be tasting brews that have not yet been released to the public!

You won’t find this exclusive package anywhere else! So, if you are looking for a truly unique experience, this is it!

View full itinerary here.

February Special Edition Bed & Brew Package

February’s special edition brew package offers new and unique components from our other brew packages and can only be enjoyed in February! This special edition package offers our regular gourmet multi-course food menu, but the beer pairings will include Brewery Ommegang’s Limited Edition Beers, no longer available to the public, plus, soon-to-be-released special edition beers. Really, does it get any better than this?

This package is not offered at any other hotel in Cooperstown! So, stay with The Inn at Cooperstown and sign up for our bed and brew package for an unforgettable experience in Cooperstown!

View package details and full itinerary here.

Customary Bed & Brew Packages

In addition to our special edition brew packages, we offer several other Cooperstown vacation packages with Brewery Ommegang every year. Enjoy VIP treatment as you tour the award-winning Belgian-style brewery before indulging in a multi-course gourmet food and beer pairing dinner.  To remember this experience, the package also includes keepsake memorabilia such as a custom growler, etched beer glass, and a Brewery Ommegang t-shirt!

As one of our most popular packages, spots fill up fast! These packages are offered every year but be sure to always check back as dates will vary.

“Wonderful Winter Wonderland Weekend – We had the best time at the Inn at Cooperstown’s Bed and Brew and on the Ommegang dinner tour. The food was absolutely delish and perfectly paired with Ommegang’s delightful selection of beers. Cooperstown is a lovely step back in time.” – Annapolis, Maryland

View package details and full itinerary here.

Be sure to also check out the latest review about our Bed and Brew packages at Wanderlust on a Budget travel blog for a complete play-by-play experience.

Snommegang with Brewery Ommegang

Every year The Inn at Cooperstown partners with Brewery Ommegang’s popular event, Snommegang, to bring guests a one-of-a-kind experience! As one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, guests of the package can take advantage of a private bus that will take them to and from the festival where they can enjoy live music, local food, and of course tastings from over 30 different breweries from the United States.

View package details and full itinerary here.

Baseball Hall of Fame Vacation Packages

National Baseball Hall of Fame: Custom Tour Experience

During the months of January and February, baseball fans have the opportunity to join in on a unique experience at the Baseball Hall of Fame with a custom VIP tour. This program features a private viewing of artifacts from your favorite teams (that’s right you get to select what items you see!) that aren’t on display in the museum. Really, does it get any better than this?

The package must be booked at least five business days prior to desired arrival date, so call today! 607-547-5756

“The package with the Hall of Fame is a once in a lifetime opportunity and the staff at the Hall of Fame was amazing!! Would highly recommend the Inn and this package.” – Yorktown Heights, New York

View package details and full itinerary here.

Ultimate Baseball Hall of Fame Getaway Package

For the ultimate baseball fan, or really any baseball fan, this exclusive package is for you! Explore the Baseball Hall of Fame as a VIP with an exclusive tour, membership for one year, personalized commemorative bat, and so much more!

Available four times a year, the package is only accessible to guests at Inn at Cooperstown. You won’t find it anywhere else!

“We booked the “Ultimate Baseball Experience” with the Inn at Cooperstown for our 35th Anniversary. Our engraved baseball bat & other mementos we waiting for us on the bed. What a nice “Welcome”! – North Ridgeville, Ohio

View package details and full itinerary here.

National Baseball Hall of Fame Care and Conservation Workshop

This once a year event offers a unique look inside how the museum cares for their collections during this behind-the-scenes workshop. Combined with exclusive learning opportunities and museum tours, this package offers the best for any baseball fan! One of the highlights includes a private catered dinner within the iconic Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery.

There is limited availability and is only offered once a year, so be sure to call 607-547-5756 to book your spot today!

“The whole experience was top-notch. I would gladly recommend this vacation to any of our friends. It was one trip we will never forget.” – Wolfboro, NH

View package details and full itinerary here.

Hotels in Cooperstown, NY

One of the best ways to have a truly unique and unforgettable experience during your trip to Cooperstown is with a stay at The Inn at Cooperstown and signing up for one of our packages! Our quaint and charming bed and breakfast is within walking distance to the Baseball Hall of Fame and other area attractions, perfect for exploring all that Cooperstown has to offer. So, start browsing our accommodations today and remember to call 607-547-5756 to reserve your spot with one of our exclusive Cooperstown vacation packages.

Cooperstown Hall of Fame Weekend

Posted on | by Liz Brown

Welcome to Cooperstown; the home of baseball! As one of the more popular events in town, the Cooperstown Hall of Fame Weekend brings thousands of baseball fans together with some of the game’s most notable names.

The Cooperstown Hall of Fame Induction weekend is typically held the third weekend in July (dates vary), with the annual Induction Ceremony held on that Sunday. See below for full event details and additional information to plan your trip for Cooperstown Hall of Fame weekend.

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Induction Ceremony

The Induction Ceremony is the highlight of the Cooperstown Hall of Fame weekend. Baseball fans get to see first-hand the legends of baseball accept their nomination into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The ceremony is free to attend and is recommended you arrive early to claim your spot on the lawn at the Clark Sports Center.  There is no parking at the Sports Center, so you will need to park within Cooperstown and walk to the ceremony. The walk is about one mile from the Baseball Hall of Fame and 0.9 miles from The Inn at Cooperstown. Our ideal location in Cooperstown makes us a great choice when choosing your accommodations for the Hall of Fame weekend.

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Weekend of events

There is more to the Cooperstown Hall of Fame weekend other than the Induction Ceremony. The entire weekend is filled with events such as an awards presentation and the parade of legends. Stay all weekend and enjoy these special events.

Friday

Play Ball with Ozzie Smith – Throw a pitch to Ozzie in this dream team that can only come together here in Cooperstown! The two-hour event includes personalized instructions and non-stop interaction with baseball’s greatest players.

Saturday

Awards Presentation – The Hall of Fame awards presentations is held on the Saturday before the Induction Ceremony at Double Day Field. The award ceremony highlights and rewards those who have made significant contributions to the game.

Parade of Legends – Gather along Main Street in Cooperstown for the largest gathering of Hall of Famers for the Parade of Legends.

Sunday

Induction Ceremony – On Sunday it is all about the Induction Ceremony. This is what everyone has planned for and it is a Cooperstown event that is not to be missed!

Event pricing

While the Induction Ceremony is free, several of the other scheduled events throughout the weekend do require a purchased ticket. For those who are a Baseball Hall of Fame member, discounts are provided with membership. Interested in becoming a member? When you stay as a guest at The Inn at Cooperstown you receive 10% off any single level, family level, or sustaining level membership.

To inquire about receiving your discount for a Baseball Hall of Fame Membership, call us at 607-547-5756 and ask for the 10/10 program.

Coooperstown hotels

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When deciding on where to stay in Cooperstown, look no further than The Inn at Cooperstown. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, we pride ourselves on genuine hospitality, distinctive accommodations, and our exclusive Baseball Hall of Fame Package. Our package offers a unique way to explore the Baseball Hall of Fame with a behind-the-scenes look at America’s favorite pastime.

Plus, our desired location near the Baseball Hall of Fame and downtown Cooperstown, make us a favorite for all Cooperstown travelers. Start browsing our accommodations today, and book your Baseball Hall of Fame package with us by calling 607-547-5756.