Well, I'm doing it. Cooperstown 2016 Anyone??

goobmcnasty · Nov 24, 2015

I've never been to the Hall of Fame. As a baseball fan, it's something I've always wanted to do.

Growing up, I always told myself myself if/when my childhood hero, Ken Griffey Jr gets inducted, I would be there for the ceremony. Well, the time has come. It's happening. I will be going to his induction in 2016 (*if he gets voted in

) and visiting Cooperstown for about 5 days. (I'm hoping that's enough time to see everything.)

Can someone who has been to hall recommend some "don't miss" things - either inside the hall itself, or in the surrounding area. (I've heard Cooperstown has a ton of baseball-related things to see).

joey12508 · Nov 24, 2015

Check out Abner Doubleday field & brewery ommegang.

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gmarutiak · Nov 24, 2015

If you're not already, look into becoming a member. It's on the HoF website under "Support." There are usually exclusive things for members to do during induction weekend.

Enjoy. It will be an experience you never forget.

rickeyfanatic · Nov 24, 2015

I went in 2009 when Rickey was inducted and it is one of my fondest memories. I said when I was young if he went to the Hall, I would be there, and fortunately my dream came true. Soak it all in, take your time....

Topnotchsy · Nov 24, 2015

Lots of local micro breweries including the aforementioned Ommegang (check out their Three Philosophers which is amazing)

goobmcnasty · Nov 24, 2015

gmarutiak said:
If you're not already, look into becoming a member. It's on the HoF website under "Support." There are usually exclusive things for members to do during induction weekend.

Enjoy. It will be an experience you never forget.

Yeah, I kinda splurged for the Presidential Member. It was the only one that guarunteed VIP seating for the induction ceremony. I am stoked.

goobmcnasty · Nov 24, 2015

rickeyfanatic said:
I went in 2009 when Rickey was inducted and it is one of my fondest memories. I said when I was young if he went to the Hall, I would be there, and fortunately my dream came true. Soak it all in, take your time....

That's so cool. I'm glad I didn't hear "...and I regretted it." LOL

goobmcnasty · Nov 24, 2015

Thanks for the advice on the breweries. I guess liking cards and alcohol goes hand-in-hand with a lot of us! Haha

gt2590 · Nov 24, 2015

I'm planning on going this year or next, but probably solo, no one else is enough of a baseball fan.

But I think you can cover it all in 2 days, maybe 3 for the Induction weekend...

finestkind · Nov 24, 2015

The sports card shops are all very over priced. At least you'll save money.

mrmopar · Nov 24, 2015

One day I hope to make it, not necessarily for an induction event, but just going to the museum and town to see it all. I think with the crowds I assume are there for induction events, I'd prefer just another regular day.

bblair_2002 · Nov 25, 2015

finestkind said:
The sports card shops are all very over priced. At least you'll save money.

Not all of them. Yastrzemski Sports and Coach's Corner Sports are reasonable so you can put some card money in your budget.

goobmcnasty · Nov 25, 2015

bblair_2002 said:
Not all of them. Yastrzemski Sports and Coach's Corner Sports are reasonable so you can put some card money in your budget.

I heard there was a street with just baseball card shops. Can someone confirm?

finestkind · Nov 25, 2015

bblair_2002 said:
Not all of them. Yastrzemski Sports and Coach's Corner Sports are reasonable so you can put some card money in your budget.

Good to know. Thanks

finestkind · Nov 25, 2015

goobmcnasty said:
I heard there was a street with just baseball card shops. Can someone confirm?

That would be main street in Coopers Town.

r2d2 · Nov 25, 2015

finestkind said:
That would be main street in Coopers Town.

Same as the HOF and there are not many street on Cooperstown any way, hehe.

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