Historic Baseball Tour
Five-Night, Land Only
June 25-30, 2027
$5,499 per person, double occupancy
All pricing options
Hotel: Hotel Commonwealth, Otesaga Resort, Refinery Hotel
Activity Level
Days: 6
Travel Host:
Sports & Entertainment Travel, LLC Staff
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“We look forward to hosting you!”
Package Overview
Join the Texas Exes and Texas Exes Sports Tours 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! Full tour details can be found on the Itinerary tab.
Package Includes:
- Five (5) nights deluxe hotel ACCOMMODATIONS
- Boston
- Cooperstown
- New York City
- Daily BREAKFAST included
- Featured TOUR PROFESSOR ESCORT
- Dr. Michael Raycraft, who brings 30+ years of baseball education
- BOSTON RED SOX game ticket
- FENWAY PARK TOUR
- Five (5) nights deluxe hotel ACCOMMODATIONS
- BASEBALL HALL OF FAME access
- Includes a private Artifact Spotlight session
- NEW YORK YANKEES game ticket
- YANKEE STADIUM TOUR
- Deluxe motor coach TRANSPORTATION for all activities
- Including baseball discussions throughout the trip
- 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: Final dates and pricing will be available soon. 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. Deposits are non-refundable and travel insurance is highly recommended; CLICK HERE for more information. Travelers should be comfortable walking upwards of one mile, up and down a flight of stairs, and participating in up to eight hours of activity per day.
Pricing
*Pricing is per person and based on room occupancy.
| Single | Double | Triple | Quad | Child |
| $7,349 | $5,499 | $5,069 | $4,759 | $2,899 |
Occupancy Rules:
Max Occupancy: 4
Max Adult: 4
Max Children: 3
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.
Standard Guestroom
Max Occupancy: 4 / Max Adults: 4 & Max Children: 3
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.
Standard Guestroom
Max Occupancy: 4 / Max Adults: 4 & Max Children: 3
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.
Standard Guestroom
Max Occupancy: 4 / Max Adults: 4 & Max Children: 3
Fenway Park – Boston, MA
Lower Level, Base Line Tickets
Lower Level, Base Line Tickets are included to a Red Sox game against TBD opponent in June, 2027. Please note specific ticket location will not be known until tickets are electronically transferred prior to arrival.
*INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
Yankee Stadium – Bronx, NY
Lower Level, Base Line Tickets
Lower Level, Base Line Tickets are included to a the Yankees game against TBD opponent in June, 2027. Please note specific ticket location will not be known until tickets are electronically transferred prior to arrival.
*INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
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 a Boston Red Sox game against TBD opponent, and a behind-the-scenes tour of Fenway Park.
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 Inclusions
After Cooperstown we head to New York City, a city steeped in American history as well as the most decorated team in baseball history: the New York Yankees. Here we will take in a New York Yankees game versus TBD opponent, a behind-the-scenes Yankee Stadium tour, and farewell event.
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
June 25, 2027
Arrival Day – Check into Hotel Commonwealth, meet SET staff, & pick up on-site travel documents. In the early evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception, featuring dinner & “Baseball 101” discussion with Michael Raycraft.
June 26, 2027
Following a private group breakfast, the group will walk to Fenway Park for a private tour of one of baseball’s most historic ballparks. Then the group will see the Red Sox take on TBD opponent. Remainder of the day allow for exploration of Boston.
June 27, 2027
After breakfast, we will take a scenic bus ride which will lead the group to Historic Cooperstown, along with a brief stop in Stockbridge for lunch at the Red Lion Inn. After checking into the Otesaga Resort, kick back and relax before a group dinner along with a brief lecture on Cooperstown’s significance to baseball and the Hall of Fame.
June 28, 2027
National Baseball Hall of Fame Day! Following breakfast, the group will be welcomed by Hall of Fame staff and taken on a private Artifact Spotlight for an up close experience on historic baseball items. Afterwards the group will tour the Hall of Fame. The afternoon and evening will be at leisure to explore all Cooperstown has to offer.
June 29, 2027
An early morning departure starts the day with a scenic bus ride from Cooperstown to New York City. The day will feature a tour of Yankee Stadium, New York Yankees vs TBD game, & tour farewell event to recap the week’s events!
June 30, 2027
Departure Day – Following 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.
What does “land-only” cover here?
Everything except air travel, airport-to-hotel transfers, and baggage handling, you get yourself to Albuquerque, and SET handles the rest from hotel check-in on.
What’s included in the package?
Three nights at Sandia Resort & Casino, a Friday Welcome Dinner featuring a Balloon Fiesta guest speaker, admission and motor coach transportation to Balloon Fiesta Park for Saturday and Sunday’s Dawn Patrol and Mass Ascension, plus Saturday evening’s Balloon Glow. Your package also includes Gondola Club hospitality—breakfast and dinner seating, a limited open bar, and live entertainment—an optional Saturday shuttle to Old Town Albuquerque, admission to the Anderson‑Abruzzo Balloon Museum, Monday’s farewell breakfast, souvenirs, credentials, on‑site hosts, and all taxes and gratuities.
What is the Gondola Club, exactly?
It’s a private, upgraded viewing area inside Balloon Fiesta Park featuring a gourmet buffet, a host bar limited to three drinks per person, premium sightlines for all launches, dedicated shuttle service, private restrooms, live entertainment, and a souvenir gift—an elevated experience beyond general festival admission.
Can I go up in a hot air balloon myself?
You can, but not through the package. SET can connect you with Rainbow Ryders—the festival’s preferred hot‑air balloon ride operator—for an optional add‑on. Please note that the ride itself and transportation to the launch site are not included in your tour price.
What are the room pricing options?
Single $4,579, Double $3,499, Triple $3,199, Quad $3,039, and Child (12 and under) $1,809, with a max of 4 adults or a mix of adults/children per room.
Are deposits refundable?
No, deposits are non-refundable, so travel insurance is recommended in case of unforeseen changes.
What’s the general schedule for the trip?
Friday begins with hotel check‑in and a welcome dinner featuring a Balloon Fiesta guest speaker. Saturday includes Dawn Patrol and Mass Ascension in the morning, followed by the evening Balloon Glow and fireworks—both with Gondola Club access—and free time between sessions. Sunday offers another early‑morning Mass Ascension visit, an afternoon at leisure, and a Sunday evening dinner at the resort. Monday concludes with a farewell group breakfast and checkout. The itinerary is approximate and may adjust based on weather or event timing.
How will I receive my travel documents?
Typically two to three weeks before departure via USPS Priority Mail or FedEx, though tight-turnaround events may go out by email instead. Let your booking agent know if you’ll be away from your mailing address during that window.
Can someone else travel in my place, or can I book for another person?
Yes, put the actual traveler’s name on the reservation; your own card and billing details can still be used to pay.
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