How to Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame
The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, is dedicated to the history and players of baseball, and is a place that all baseball fans should try to visit at some point in their lifetime. If you want to visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame, here's how to prepare for your visit. You will not regret a stop in Cooperstown.
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Decide when you want to visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is open year-round except on the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Hours of operation vary depending on the time of year. The museum is open later during the summer, however. Specifics about hours of operation can be found on the official website for the National Baseball Hall of Fame (see Resources below).
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Consider purchasing admission tickets for the National Baseball Hall of Fame prior to your visit. Cooperstown Tickets allows you to purchase admission tickets online (see Resources below. Rhere is a small discount on the price of tickets when purchased in advance online. If you choose to purchase tickets at the museum, prices for admission are outlined on the official website for the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Determine how you will get to Cooperstown and around Cooperstown when you arrive. The website for the National Baseball Hall of Fame has driving directions from nearby cities and locations as well as maps of Cooperstown. These maps also give information on the location of parking lots in Cooperstown. Trolleys can also be used for transportation in Cooperstown, and information on trolley routes and costs can be found on the website.
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Reserve accommodations. Since most people can't see the entire Hall of Fame in one day, staying overnight in Cooperstown is common. You can find information on lodging, including hotels and bed and breakfasts, on the website for the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce (see Resources below).
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Download Hall of Fame floor plans and the visitor's guide from the National Baseball Hall of Fame website. These documents are free of charge and can be helpful in planning your visit. If you can't access these documents before you arrive at the Hall of Fame, you can ask for them when you arrive.
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Pack accordingly for your Hall of Fame visit. You will want to bring a camera that has a flash and plenty of film (if not using a digital camera). It is also advisable to wear comfortable shoes because you will be doing a lot of walking through the Hall of Fame.
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Tips & Warnings
If you become a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, you will receive free admission to the Hall of Fame and other benefits and discounts. Information on membership can be found on the website for the National Baseball Hall of Fame or at the Hall itself.
Call the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce at 607-547-9983 for lodging information.
