1st time baseball hof trip question ?

[Jantz]

My advice would be to check online and see if the bed & breakfast has any openings.

Sometimes baseball players stay there during induction weekend, but you didn't hear that from me.

Here is the website for it.

rosenthistle.com

I really enjoyed my stay with them and the meals were incredible.

You'll have no problems finding any baseball/card shops.

Kawika/David's link was from my first trip to Cooperstown.

I didn't want to come home. Seriously. My vacation became a job hunt. I even talked to the HOF to see if they had any openings.

[icollectDCsports]

I haven't been to Cooperstown in nearly 20 years. Went in early June when the weather was nice but the HOF wasn't too crowded. Plenty of time and space to enjoy everything. I'd imagine an induction weekend could be a lot of fun, but could also have some downside with the crowds. If you're coming from such a long distance, decide what would be most important for you -- the excitement of induction weekend or time to soak it all in without the crowds (and trouble finding lodging).

[rkrolewicz]

Rose and Thisle is fantastic but when I was there in 2010 I was told that a former player, now announcer from NYC stays there every year for induction weekend, so there is no room at the inn.

[khkco4bls]

I usually go every 3 years or so. There is also the Cooperstown distillery uptown. Making scotch, vodka etc. Tastings any time. It's done very well. Also I agree I go up during the Winterfest every time in February and you basically have the town to yourself the Hall of Famealso. there is not a better time than Midwinter

[Leon]

Great information for folks going to the Hall....thanks guys!!

[toppcat]

I would try to stay in Oneonta provided you can get to Cooperstown for the induction. Air bnb might be an option too.