Baseball Activities in Cooperstown - By: Eve Elderman

The major attraction of Cooperstown is baseball tourism. Baseball history, youth-league baseball, The Hall of Fame Classic game, and many baseball-themed stores make up most of the town.

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is probably the most notable attraction in town. This award-winning and historic venue is probably most well-known for its yearly inductions of baseball greats into the "Hall of Fame." The National Baseball Hall of Fame has had the great tradition of honoring influential players, executives, umps, managers and others who have affected the game, making it was it is today - personalities such as Ty Cobb in 1956 up to Roberto Alomar in 2011. The Hall is befittingly situated right on Main St.

In recent years, the "Hall of Fame Classic" is played each Father's Day. This is an exhibition gam, featuring former Major League players, including Hall of Famers. The Classic is held in Doubleday Field, in which the "Hall of Fame Game" was once played. The "Hall of Fame" game was originally played between old-timers, and eventually became a game of squads that were made up from the major leagues. It had traditionally been held during the Induction Weekend for the Hall of Fame.

One of the other great draws to the town is Cooperstown Dreams Park- "Where Baseball Present Meets the Traditional Values of Baseball Past"™. The park is the premier destination for young players. The Dreams Park is the home of the National American Tournament of Champions , which is open to players 12-years old and younger. The "American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame" is also housed there.

Cooperstown Baseball World (although actually located in the town of Oneonta, not far from Cooperstown) provides baseball players from 10 to 16 years of age an opportunity to compete in tournaments. It's games are held on Oneonta State's baseball fields, as well as in historic Damaschke field in the city of Oneona - a field where Babe Ruth once played. Currently home to the Detroit Tigers Class A Team, Damaschke field was previously the home to the NY Yankees Class A team.

On the other side of Oneonta, you'll find Cooperstown All-Star Village - the home of Youth Travel Baseball for children 12 to 16.

The main streets and outskirts of Cooperstown are lined with baseball-themed establishments. For instance, you can find the Cooperstown Bat Company, where you can watch as they make and personalize your own bat. Baseball memorabilia shops, especially baseball-card stores are everywhere, as well as eating establishments that named after, or even owned by baseball personalities who's names you will surely recognize.

During your visit to Cooperstown, you'll want the most convenient and comfortable lodging possible. There are many Cooperstown hotels, motels, and inns. Whether you are traveling with your family, or entire baseball teams and their entourages, one of the best Cooperstown lodging possibilities, August Lodge and Spa (just minutes away from all the local attractions, and only a mile from Cooperstown Dreams Park) is a great choice.

But wherever you stain Cooperstown, you will never be far from plenty of baseball activities.

About the Author

Eve Elderman reviews Cooperstown hotels and other Cooperstown lodging venues. If you are looking for a superior Cooperstown Baseball vacation, check out the "welcome" video of August Lodge baseball resort, or visit August Lodge Cooperstown resort.

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