Hi Dave,
I live in Manhattan and was just up in Cooperstown for the induction ceremonies this past month.
In terms of getting there, you have one additional option -- take Amtrak to Albany, then drive from Albany. You avoid the traffic coming and going from the city, but do watch your speed on I-88 -- I managed to snag a speeding ticket on the empty highway at 8am on the way to the HOF...they had traps all over).
If you're going up there up and back for one day, I'd say pass. The Hall is FULL of great stuff to look at, and you'll be so wiped out from traveling that you won't get to enjoy all of it, and you'll be tired for your other days in the city.
The area surrounding Cooperstown is awesome and beautiful -- wait until you can go for multiple days and stay in a B&B.
If you do go, make sure you go to the local bakery a few blocks down from the Hall on Main Street -- it has the best doughnuts I've ever had in my life.
If you need any advice on staying in, getting around in, places to eat, or things to do in the city while you're here, send me a PM with what you're interested in -- I'd be glad to help.
Have a good one,
Steve
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