For many baseball fans, Cooperstown, N.Y., home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Doubleday Field, offers an opportunity to connect with baseball greats of the past.

In 1996, the draw of baseball fans to Cooperstown got a little stronger with the opening of Cooperstown Dreams Park. A town rich in baseball history is now a week-long home to over 12,000 potential baseball greats of the future and their families. The park holds 10 week-long Little League tournaments over the course of the summer, offering players the opportunity to compete against some of the best in the country.

I attended the tournament last week and witnessed six games over the course of three days. The organization of the park was impeccable: parking lots centrally located to specific fields, golf-cart shuttles for those who require assistance, and bathrooms and snack stands near each field. The focus on player and family experience is apparent in every aspect of the park. One of our games was delayed until 10:30 p.m.; the snack bar stayed open and fully stocked until the game ended just after 1 a.m.

We had some great wins and some tough losses, but the boys (who stayed in bunk houses at the park with their teams the entire week) seemed to take much more away from the experience than their record. During my downtime, I explored the town and dined at some fantastic restaurants including the Ommegang Brewery and the Lake Front Hotel Restaurant.

Whether you are interested in the tournament, Hall of Fame or just looking for a getaway, Cooperstown is a great destination for the entire family.

— Danielle Hudena, director of sales and marketing