Bucket List Baseball Trip: Citi Field Edition

Choose between three convenient airports—John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Each offers easy access to the vibrant city that never sleeps.

Check-In & Settle In

For easy access to Citi Field, consider staying in Queens, just minutes from the action. Prefer to soak up NYC’s iconic attractions? Settle into a hotel in Manhattan, where you can experience the city’s buzzy atmosphere before heading to the game.

Pre-Game Excitement

Arrive early to soak in the unique ambiance of Citi Field and explore its top attractions. Start with a photo at the Home Run Apple in the plaza, an iconic symbol of Mets fandom.

Inside the stadium, visit the Mets Hall of Fame & Museum, packed with fascinating exhibits showcasing Mets history and baseball milestones that any baseball fan can appreciate. Don’t miss the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, a moving tribute to the player who broke baseball’s color barrier, setting the stage for the game.

Game at Citi Field

Settle into your seat and get ready to cheer your team to victory! Citi Field is renowned for its diverse food options, so grab a bite from the famous Shake Shack or savor a classic New York-style pizza from Patsy’s Pizzeria.

Citi Field’s family-friendly atmosphere and lively energy make this an unforgettable place to watch your team in action.

Post-Game Options

After the game, either celebrate your team’s win or commiserate with fellow baseball enthusiasts at a nearby sports bar in Queens. Feeling adventurous? Take a nighttime stroll along the East River for breathtaking views of NYC’s dazzling skyline.

Morning Baseball Adventures

Before leaving New York City, spend your morning hitting some of New York’s best baseball spots. Head to The Met to see a collection of rare baseball cards, rivaled only by the collection in Cooperstown. Next, visit the Jackie Robinson Museum, where you can reflect on the inspiring legacy of the man who broke baseball’s color barrier.

Road Trip to Cooperstown

Gear up for the second leg of your baseball adventure! Choose from two convenient travel options—a scenic 4-hour drive by rental car or a combination route with Amtrak to Albany (2.5 hours) followed by a shorter rental car ride.

Evening in Cooperstown

Arrive in Cooperstown with time to explore the village’s charming Main Street filled with baseball-themed shops and memorabilia. Relax by Otsego Lake and get ready for an unforgettable day ahead at the Hall of Fame.

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

This is the moment you’ve been waiting for! Walk through the doors of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and take a step into the game’s revered past. Start your visit in the Grandstand Theater to see the short film Generations of the Game, shown exclusively at the Museum.  Don’t miss The Souls of the Game, which opened in 2024, and the new Yakyu | Baseball exhibit opening in July. The new exhibit showcases the enduring connection between Japanese and American baseball and celebrates the iconic Japanese super stars including Hideo Nomo, Ichiro Suzuki and Shohei Ohtani. Be sure to allow plenty of time to see the iconic Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery, where the members of the Baseball Hall of Fame are honored, then complete your visit with a stop in the Museum Store. 

Becoming a Museum Member will get you unlimited FREE admission, a discount in the Museum Store and a subscription to Memories & Dreams, the official magazine of the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

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During our visit be sure to check out the Starting Nine, a scavenger hunt built for the ultimate baseball fan. The Museum challenges you to find your team’s Starting Nine, a lineup of must-sees from our vast collection containing tens of thousands of artifacts that preserve the magical moments and memorable stories of our National Pastime.

FIND YOUR TEAM'S STARTING NINE

More Baseball Attractions

Your visit wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Doubleday Field, where the spirit of one of baseball’s earliest games still lingers. The field is renowned the world over and has been hallowed ground to baseball fans for more than eight decades.  

Owned and operated by the village of Cooperstown, Doubleday Field will play host to more than 350 baseball games this year, ranging from youth baseball to high school and collegiate tournaments to senior leagues.

Explore Beyond Baseball

Cooperstown means baseball. And golf. And sightseeing, shopping and dining. History and culture. And much, much more.

Craft Beverages

Brewery Ommegang is just one of eight stops on the Cooperstown Beverage Trail. Hit the road and drop by all the breweries, wineries and even a hard cidery stretched out over 37 miles – with a designated driver, of course!

Golf

The picturesque Leatherstocking Golf Course sits on the shore of Otsego Lake, a legendary body of water dubbed "Glimmerglass" in the works of native son James Fenimore Cooper. For more than a century, this course has challenged and enchanted golfers who never tire of its incredible lake-view fairways.

History and Culture

The art collection at the Fenimore Art Museum inspires and educates each visitor on the rich history of American Art and how it has shaped American culture.

Immerse yourself in the experience of life in a 19th-century village. The Fenimore Farm & Country Village brings history to life in an experience to remember.

Dinner & Final Evening

Round out your day with dinner at one of Cooperstown’s many eateries. From cozy local taverns, to internationally influenced cuisine and authentic American classics, Cooperstown has it all. Share stories from your adventure over great food and drink before retreating for a peaceful night in this little slice of Americana.

If you’re driving back to New York City, treat yourself to a stop at Howe Caverns, where captivating natural formations offer an exciting detour. If you’re ready to end your trip there, you can fly home out of Albany International Airport or head back down to New York City for your flight.

This trip isn’t just about sports—it’s about the shared moments, rich history and lifelong memories only baseball can create. From the unparalleled thrill of a Yankees game in the Bronx to the nostalgia of Cooperstown and the Hall of Fame, this bucket-list baseball experience is one you won’t soon forget.

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