Love Baseball? Why miss an opportunity to visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame, filled with rich history.
“Babe Ruth: His Life and Legend (Milo Stewart Jr./National Baseball Hall of Fame)” – Image taken from the Museum’s website
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an American history museum and hall of fame, located at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, and operated by private interests. It serves as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, displays baseball-related artifacts and exhibits, and honors those who have excelled in playing, managing, and serving the sport. The Hall’s motto is “Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting Generations.”
The shuttle leaves from the Saratoga Hilton at 7:30 am and leaves from Cooperstown at 3:00 pm. (Travel time: 1 hr 44 min each way)
Duration: 3hrs. Leave the Lobby of the Hilton Hotel at 11:00 AM on a walking tour of Broadway. Return by 2:00 PM.
This cultural walking tour pairs delicious food with tales of Saratoga Springs history. This 2.5 hour tour is suitable for all age groups and fitness levels. The tour starts with a leisurely stroll through Saratoga’s famous farmer’s market before walking to taste some of Broadway’s finest treats. Along the way you will learn about the culture, history and architecture of one of New York State’s most interesting cities. Come experience the delicious and wholesome foods that define the Spa City, and chat with the creative minds behind them. The tour will offer visit to shops and restaurants as well as one wine store and then progress from appetizers, to wine tasting, to lunch and then to dessert. Throughout this walking event, guides will discuss the history of the city and point out many areas to investigate for later shopping.
You’ve heard all about Saratoga’s springs and fountains offering up healthful mineral water. So…where are they? Find out by participating in this guided motor coach tour. Saratoga Springs was made famous in the 1800’s by the great number of mineral springs found in the city. Many of our springs are the most highly mineralized and highly carbonated, cold water mineral springs in the world. Saratoga Springs was the number one destination in the United States during the 19th century because people flocked to the city to drink and bath in the springs for their health. Our tour will be by bus with limited walking and will allow participants to taste test many mineral springs. Guides will educate participants about the geology, chemistry and health applications of each spring that they will visit.
