National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, often simply referred to as "Cooperstown", is a history museum and hall of fame located in Cooperstown, New York, operated by a private foundation.
A museum inside Otsego
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 146K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°, with about 86" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Otsego
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is inside Otsego, which has 34 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–78°. When to go ↓
Established in 1939
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum dates from 1939. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Otsego. Green months are the mild ones.
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, often simply referred to as "Cooperstown", is a history museum and hall of fame located in Cooperstown, New York, operated by a private foundation. It serves as the central collection and gathering space for the history of baseball in the United States displaying baseball-related artifacts and exhibits, honoring those who have excelled in playing, managing, and serving the sport. The Hall's motto is "Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting Generations". The museum also established and manages the process for honorees into the Hall of Fame.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1939
- Wikipedia readers
- 146K a year
Where to stay near National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Otsego (34) and Cooperstown (21).
Hartwick
1,940 people · 21% vacation homes
6 mi southwest of National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Middlefield
1,870 people · 24% vacation homes
3 mi east of National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego 20% vacation homes | in town | — | 34 10 hotels · 5 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 3,621 | $353K |
| Cooperstown | in town | — | 21 5 hotels · 2 motels · 13 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,840 | $381K |
| Hartwick 21% vacation homes | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 16 6 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,940 | $174K |
| Middlefield 24% vacation homes | 3 mi east | 5 min | 9 2 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 1,870 | $316K |
| Springfield 30% vacation homes | 10 mi north | 15 min | 15 1 hotel · 4 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,325 | $239K |
| Milford | 11 mi south | 15 min | 10 4 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs | 2,748 | $171K |
| Richfield 24% vacation homes | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,052 | $146K |
| Richfield Springs | 11 mi north | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,092 | $132K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Other well-known places within 66 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
66 mi Stadium & arenaJMA Wireless Dome123 mi LandmarkFort Dayton227 mi CaveHowe Caverns
65 mi MuseumOlana State Historic Site
56 mi WaterfallKaaterskill Falls
3in town MuseumFenimore Art Museum
48 mi Park & preserveCatskill Park
44 mi National MonumentFort Stanwix National Monument78K visitors a yearPhoto credits
JMA Wireless Dome: Jimhoward03, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Olana State Historic Site: Netniks, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kaaterskill Falls: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenimore Art Museum: Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Catskill Park: The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Stanwix National Monument: NPS photo, Public domain
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Visiting National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Is National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Otsego?
Yes. It’s inside Otsego, NY.
When is the best time to visit National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–78°.
What is the closest airport to National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?
Albany (ALB), about 57 miles away.
Where should I stay near National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?
Otsego (in town, 34 places to stay), Cooperstown (in town, 21 places to stay) and Hartwick (6 mi, 16 places to stay).
Tips from people in Otsego
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