Baseball Hall of Fame Induction – Grand Slam

DAY 1 – Arrive in Albany
Arrive Albany, New York by 12 PM or in Oneonta at our host hotel by 3 PM if driving. This evening, get to know your tour host and the other travelers at the trip reception. The reception includes dinner and non-alcoholic beverages.  After the reception, enjoy leisure time in Cooperstown to explore the Hall of Fame.
Courtyard by Marriott Oneonta – Oneonta, NY (D)                                                                                                                                                                               

DAY 2 – Cooperstown
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart by deluxe motor coach for historic Cooperstown. Spend the day enjoying historic Cooperstown and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and immerse yourself in the history of the sport. Wander the 3 floors of exhibits, explore Main Street or take a short walk to the shores of beautiful Otsego Lake. At 6 PM, the Parade of Legends featuring more than 50 Hall of Fame members travels down Main Street, concluding at the front steps of the museum for a Red Carpet arrival. In the evening, we depart for our host hotel in Albany, where you’ll get a good night’s sleep, because tomorrow you will witness history in the making.
Courtyard by Marriott Oneonta – Oneonta, NY (B)

DAY 3 – Cooperstown
This morning, you’ll enjoy the Ump’s Eye View Sports Talk  – An inside look into Baseball – Enjoy stories and Q&A from former Big League Umpire of 26 years – Al Clark. Afterward, we enjoy the scenic ride back to Cooperstown, where you can peruse the many shops and attractions in the Village of Cooperstown or spend a few more hours amidst the treasures in the Hall. While downtown, you might visit the Cooperstown Bat Company to see how bats are made. In the afternoon, the highlight of the week takes place – The National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. You will have reserved seats for the Ceremony that welcomes the Class of 2025 to Cooperstown. The Induction Ceremony lasts approximately 2-3 hours. Upon completion of the ceremony, we will return to our host hotel in Oneonta.
Courtyard by Marriott Oneonta – Oneonta, NY (B, L)

DAY 4 – Cooperstown
One last day in Cooperstown after the crowds have left. At 10:30, we are back at the Induction Site for the Legends of the Game Roundtable. The living members of the Class of 2025 share stories of their baseball careers and answer questions from a moderator. After lunch on your own, we return to our host hotel and then Albany International Airport for individual departures home. (B)