Home runs at the Baseball Hall of Fame and more!

Start your day by visiting the hallowed halls of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located on Main Street Cooperstown. In 1907, the Mills Commission determined that origin of the game occurred in Cooperstown. Philanthropist Stephen C. Clark bought the "Doubleday Ball" and began his extensive collections of baseball memorabilia, which evolved into the Hall of Fame and opened in 1939. The museum houses awesome collections and exhibitions that make it a very special place.

Avid fans can spend days poking about the Hall of Fame, but generally, a tour takes about three hours.

Tie your mid-day meal at the All American Cafe® with a visit to Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum. This one-of-a-kind museum has three levels of wax figures, a virtual reality batting cage, and more. Don't forget to make some time to explore the other Cooperstown baseball attractions and memorabilia stores. You'll find two bat companies, Where It All Began and Cooperstown Bat Company (Cooperstown Bat Company also gives factory tours just outside the village) along with historic Doubleday Field, all within the two-block Main Street.

Take a stroll on Oneonta's beautiful Main Street, where you'll find eclectic Cooperstown shops, eateries, and art galleries, including the Wilber Mansion, located at 11 Ford Avenue.

Don't forget to check out the area's four youth baseball camps: Cooperstown Dream's Park (1,500 player per week); Cooperstown All-Star Village and Cooperstown Baseball World, both located in Oneonta; and Cooperstown Diamonds, near Richfield Springs. These week-long camps draw hundreds of kids and teams from throughout the United States.