Five-Night Land-Only

April 19-24, 2022

Overview & Pricing


Hotel: Hotel Commonwealth, Otesaga Resort, Refinery Hotel


Activity Level


Days: 6


Travel Host:
Ohio State Alumni Sports Tours Staff
Email Host

Package Overview

Join The Ohio State University Alumni Association in the heart of baseball country as we explore the roots of American baseball! Packages include deluxe Boston, Cooperstown, and New York City hotel accommodations, Boston Red Sox game and stadium tour, exclusive Baseball Hall of Fame access, New York Yankees game and stadium tour, and more!

 

Package Includes:

  • Five (5) nights deluxe hotel ACCOMMODATIONS
    • Boston: April 19-21, 2022
    • Cooperstown: April 21-23, 2022
    • New York City: April 23-24, 2022
  • Featured TOUR PROFESSOR ESCORT
    • Dr. Michael Raycraft, who brings 30+ years of baseball education
  • BOSTON RED SOX ticket vs Toronto Blue Jays
    • FENWAY PARK TOUR
  • HARVARD YARD TOUR and lecture
  • BASEBALL HALL OF FAME access
    • Includes a private Artifact Spotlight session
  • NEW YORK YANKEES ticket vs Cleveland Guardians
    • YANKEE STADIUM TOUR
  • Deluxe motor coach TRANSPORTATION for all activities, including baseball discussions throughout the trip
  • Daily BREAKFAST included
  • Official Baseball Hall of Fame SOUVENIR
  • Event LANYARD and CREDENTIAL
  • On-site SET TRAVEL HOSTS and HOTEL HOSPITALITY DESK
  • TAXES and GRATUITIES on all included items

 

PLEASE NOTE: Tour begins in Boston and ends in New York City. Transportation to Boston and/or from New York City and your hometown is not included.

Pricing

Pricing is estimated at this time. Per Person, Double Occupancy.

Single Double Triple Quad Child
$4,349 $3,399 $3,139 $2,999 $1,699

 

Occupancy Rules:
Max Occupancy: 4
Max Adult: 4
Max Children: 3

Hotel

Hotel Commonwealth

500 Commonwealth Avenue | Boston, MA 02215

617-933-5000

At Hotel Commonwealth, it begins with a simple premise. Taking cues from each guest to help define how we can be distinctly ‘of service’ to them – it’s a guest-changing philosophy that doesn’t live in a manual, but rather within the DNA of this brand. Unscripted hospitality plays out daily in all we do. It empowers our employees to provide incomparable, authentic service. And it has earned Hotel Commonwealth the distinction of being Boston’s most beloved hotel on Trip Advisor for three consecutive years.

Hotel Information

Standard Guestroom

Max Occupancy: 4 / Max Adults: 4 & Max Children: 3

Otesaga Resort

60 Lake Street | Cooperstown, NY 13326

607-547-9931

Immerse yourself in historic elegance and charm at this sophisticated estate. Relax on the peaceful shores of Otsego Lake in a refined retreat with the genteel hospitality of a bygone era. Uniformed valets remember your name. Rocking chairs beckon on the back veranda. Breathtaking views of the countryside rejuvenate your spirit. Play a round on the award-winning Leatherstocking Golf Course or go boating on the lake. Stroll to the Village, just an eight-minute walk away – home to craft breweries, renowned art collections, and the world-famous National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum.

Hotel Information

Standard Guestroom

Max Occupancy: 4 / Max Adults: 4 & Max Children: 3

Refinery Hotel

63 W 38th Street - New York, NY 10018

646-664-0310

Refinery Hotel is the imaginative reinterpretation of the Colony Arcade—a former hat factory and Prohibition-era tea room. More than 100 years of Garment District history are on display at this luxury hotel near Bryant Park. With an unprecedented degree of precision, much like the milliners before who stitched elegant hats, the hotel transformed a factory building into stylish loft rooms with soaring ceilings, the acclaimed Parker & Quinn restaurant, and our fashionable Refinery Rooftop bar.

Hotel Information

Standard Guestroom

Max Occupancy: 4 / Max Adults: 4 & Max Children: 3

Ticket

Fenway Park

Boston, MA

Lower Level, Base Line Tickets

Lower Level, Base Line Tickets are included to the Red Sox game on April 20 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Please note tickets could be located anywhere in the stadium and will not be known until pick-up at the hotel.

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

Yankee Stadium

Bronx, NY

Lower Level, Base Line Tickets

Lower Level, Base Line Tickets are included to the Yankees game on April 23 against the Cleveland Guardians. Please note tickets could be located anywhere in the stadium and will not be known until pick-up at the hotel.

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

Misc

Expert Tour Host

Dr. Michael Raycraft is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, and recipient of the multiple teaching awards at the College and Campus levels. Dr. Raycraft has been actively engaged with the Baseball Hall of Fame for over three decades, published two books on baseball memorabilia, and lectured extensively on the sport’s historical roots, business models, and tourism opportunities. For the last five years, he has led tours of this region and will provide our guests with a unique insider’s
perspective of our high profile baseball sights and locations.

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

Boston Inclusions

To start our tour, we will begin in Boston, home of the Red Sox. Events include a Welcome Reception & Dinner with historical “Baseball 101” discussion with Dr. Raycraft, ticket to the Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays game, a behind-the-scenes tour of Fenway Park, and a private tour of Harvard Yard.

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

Cooperstown Inclusions

The next stop on our historical baseball trail takes us to Cooperstown, New York, home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Cooperstown experiences will include a group dinner and baseball lecture, National Baseball Hall of Fame Tour, and a private behind-the-scenes artifact spotlight.

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

New York City Inclusions

After Cooperstown, we wrap the tour in New York City, a city steeped in American history as well as the Red Sox storied rival, the New York Yankees. Here we will take in a New York Yankees vs Cleveland Guardians game, and a behind-the-scenes Yankee Stadium tour.

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE

Itinerary

April 19, 2022

Arrival Day – Check into Hotel Commonwealth in Boston. Meet SET staff to pick up on-site travel documents. This evening, gather for a Welcome Reception & Dinner to meet fellow travelers and learn more about what to expect on the tour from tour host Michael Raycraft.

April 20, 2022

Following breakfast, depart for a private tour of historic Fenway Park. In the early afternoon, travel Harvard Yard to tour the area and learn about Harvard’s impact on sports.  The day will conclude back at Fenway Park to watch the Boston Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays

April 21, 2022

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic motor coach ride to Cooperstown, and check into The Otesaga Resort. The evening will be at your leisure to enjoy Cooperstown.

April 22, 2022

Following breakfast, meet with the National Baseball Hall of Fame staff for a private Artifact Spotlight – a hands-on baseball experience – and a tour of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.  Afternoon will be at leisure and the day will wrap up with a group dinner.

April 23, 2022

Enjoy breakfast before setting out for New York City for the final leg of the tour.  Check into The Refinery Hotel and then meet to take the subway to Yankee Stadium.  A Pre-Game tour of Yankee Stadium will be followed by watching the New York Yankees take on the Cleveland Guardians.

April 24, 2022

Departure Day – After breakfast, check out of The Refinery Hotel, and have a safe trip home!

Please note this is an approximate, working itinerary and timing of events is subject to change.

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FAQ

What is a “Land-Only” package?

A Land-Only package includes all the items listed as “tour package features” EXCEPT for air transportation, airport/hotel transfers, and baggage handling. A Land-Only package would be appropriate should the tour participant not be able to conveniently depart/return from the same city listed in the Air package or wish to travel on their own. Please note flights and/or motor coach transportation to the destination city is not included in this type of package.

What’s included in my price?

Your final price includes room and all hotel taxes. It does not include items such as charges for meals, parking, rollaway beds, phone calls, valet and room service, or any other items of a personal nature.

What do “Single,” “Double,” “Triple,” and “Quad” mean?

Single, Double, Triple, and Quad refer to how many adults (13 and over) are sharing each room (total room occupancy). For example, if two adults wish to stay in the same room, the price would be the Double price, and this would be per person.

Do I need travel insurance?

Due to the investment of your travel package, we strongly recommend the purchase of appropriate insurance coverage. Medical insurance policies may not protect your travels away from home and often have out-of-network deductibles. Likewise, coverage through credit cards and travel suppliers can have shortfalls and not fully protect you. For additional information, please click on the Insurance link on the bottom right of this website.

What does the “Child” price mean?

Children’s prices are limited to those 12 years of age or under sharing a room with one or more adults and using existing bedding. For example, if the room is shared with one adult, the single rate applies as the adult’s price plus the child’s price. If the room is shared with two adults, the double rate applies as each adult’s price plus the child’s price.

What type of payments do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Debit cards featuring the Visa or MasterCard logo are also accepted; however, please be advised these types of cards typically have a maximum amount that you may charge daily. Please check with your financial institution.

When will I receive my trip documents?

Trip documents are typically emailed two to three weeks prior to departure for regular season football weekends and specialty programs while bowl game participants will receive theirs five to seven days out.  Itineraries for special events, such as the Final Four and Bowl Games, will be sent via email just prior to leaving. If you are not the main reservation contact and would like to receive the emailed tour documents, please add your email to the reservation or contact your booking agent.

If I’m not traveling, can I make a reservation for someone else?

When completing the reservation, use the name of the person for whom you are making the reservation. When entering credit card information, you may use your credit card and billing address for payment.