Late September (around September 20-25) for:
Recommended Area: Stay within 1 mile of the Hall of Fame for easy walking access to most attractions.
| Attraction | Address | Website | Price | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Baseball Hall of Fame | 25 Main Street | baseballhall.org | $28 adults/$17 children | 9AM-5PM Daily |
| Doubleday Field | 1 Doubleday Court | baseballhall.org/doubleday-field | Free to visit | Dawn to Dusk |
| Brewery Ommegang | 656 County Highway 33 | ommegang.com | $15 tour & tasting | 11AM-5PM Daily |
| Name | Type | Website | Price Range | Distance to HOF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Inn | Downtown | cooperinn.com | $200-250/night | 0.2 miles |
| Lake N Pines Motel | Lakefront | lakenpines.com | $275-325/night | 2.5 miles |
| The White House Inn | Rural | whitehouseinncooperstown.com | $225-275/night | 3.5 miles |
| Category | Provider | Website | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Albany International (ALB) | albanyairport.com | Varies by season | 75 miles from Cooperstown |
| Car Rental | Enterprise Albany | enterprise.com | $65-80/day | SUVs available |
| Car Rental | Hertz Syracuse | hertz.com | $70-85/day | Minivans available |
| Name | Type | Website | Price Range | Group Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleday Café | Casual American | doubledaycafe.com | $10-20 per person | Yes |
| Hawkeye Bar & Grill | Fine Dining | otesaga.com | $30-50 per person | Yes |
| Ommegang Café | Belgian | ommegang.com | $15-25 per person | Yes |
| Activity | Website | Price | Group Available | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Otsego Boat Tours | cooperstownlakeboat.com | $25/person | Yes | May-October |
| Glimmerglass State Park | parks.ny.gov | $7 per vehicle | Yes | Year-round |
| Cooperstown Beverage Trail | cooperstownbeveragetrail.com | $25/person | Yes | Year-round |
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range | Group Friendly | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleday Café | American | $10-20 | Yes (up to 30) | Baseball-themed burgers, Classic sandwiches |
| Danny's Main Street Market | Deli/Sandwiches | $8-15 | Yes (takeout) | Fresh sandwiches, Local specialties |
| Stagecoach Coffee | Café | $5-15 | Yes (up to 20) | Fresh pastries, Local coffee |
| NY Pizzeria | Italian | $12-25 | Yes (up to 40) | Pizza, Pasta, Group packages |
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range | Group Friendly | Reservations Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeye Bar & Grill | American Fine Dining | $30-50 | Yes (up to 50) | Yes (1 week advance) |
| The Otesaga Resort | Contemporary American | $40-60 | Yes (private rooms) | Yes (2 weeks advance) |
| Mel's at 22 | Italian Fine Dining | $25-45 | Yes (up to 35) | Yes (3 days advance) |
| Location | Average Price Range | Typical Amenities | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown (0-0.5 miles from HOF) | $200-275/night | Historic homes, Walk to attractions | Couples, Small families |
| Lakefront (0.5-2 miles) | $250-350/night | Lake views, Dock access | Families, Groups |
| Rural (2-5 miles) | $175-275/night | More space, Privacy | Large groups, Extended stays |
| Property Type | Price Range | Amenities | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Hotels | $300-450/night | Full service, Dining, Spa | Couples, Luxury travelers |
| Boutique Inns | $200-300/night | Historic charm, Breakfast | Couples, Small families |
| Chain Hotels | $150-250/night | Standard amenities, Reliability | Business, Budget conscious |
| Category | Budget Option | Mid-Range Option | Luxury Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (per person) | $250-350 | $350-450 | $450-600 |
| Accommodation (4 nights) | $600-800 | $800-1200 | $1200-1800 |
| Car Rental (4 days) | $200-300 | $300-400 | $400-600 |
| Food (per person) | $200-300 | $300-450 | $450-600 |
| Activities | $150-200 | $200-300 | $300-450 |
| Budget Level | Total Cost | Daily Cost per Person | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,800-2,300 | $225-288 | Chain hotels, casual dining |
| Mid-Range | $2,300-3,200 | $288-400 | Boutique hotels, mix of dining |
| Luxury | $3,200-4,650 | $400-581 | Resort stays, fine dining |