LaGrange College Baseball and Statistics Travel Seminar Draft Itinerary: May 17-26, 2020
Day 1 Sunday, May 17, 2020
Depart Atlanta for Philadelphia
Sample Flight
Delta Flight DL 1494 Depart Atlanta (ATL) at 8:56 AM Arrive Philadelphia (PHL) at 10:59 AM
10:59 Arrive Philadelphia,
11:30 Meet Guide and Transfer to the Hotel
1:00 Group Lunch
2:30 - 4:30 Founding Fathers Tour of Philadelphia
Experience the history of the United States on this guided, 2-hour, small-group walking tour around Philadelphia, the birthplace of freedom in America. See Independence Hall, where the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence (this tour does not enter Independence Hall). Snap a selfie with the iconic Liberty Bell. Learn about Pennsylvania’s founder, William Penn, and see where George Washington, the first President of the United States, lived. Then check out the galleries and eateries in Old City Philadelphia, America's most historic square mile
6:30 Group Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Monday, May 18, 2020
Breakfast served in hotel 9:00 - 12:00 Cultural Experience
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130
Run up the Rocky Steps in front of the museum and take a picture with the Rocky Statue, then enter one of the largest and most renowned museums in the country. Find beauty, enchantment, and the unexpected among artistic and architectural achievements from the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
12:30 - 1:30 Group Lunch
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Lunch Pat's King of Steaks or Geno's Steaks
2:00 - 3:30 Meeting or Cultural Activity
Philadelphia Phillies
4:00 - 5:30 Citizens Bank Park Tour One Citizens Bank Way Philadelphia, PA 19148
Tour guests will be treated to a brief audio/visual presentation of Citizens Bank Park, followed by an up-close look at the ballpark. Tour stops include the Phillies Dugout, the Diamond Club, the Hall of Fame Club, Broadcast Booth and Media Room.
7:05 Philadelphia Phillies Game**
Citizens Bank Park
10:00 Return to Hotel
Evening on your own
Day 3 Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Breakfast served in Hotel
8:-00 Depart Hotel
8:00 - 10:30 Transfer to New York City 9:00 - 12:00 Arrive in New York, check in to hotel
12:00 - 1:00 Group Lunch
1:00 - 6:00 Best of New York Walking Tour with Times Square, Grand Central Terminal & Empire State Building Tickets
This action-packed New York walking tour includes a full Times Square tour, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grand Central Terminal, and pre-booked Empire State Building tickets. It lets you make the most of an afternoon of sightseeing by taking you to the most iconic attractions in and around Central Manhattan in the company of an expert local guide. There's no better way to see more in a less amount of time while still getting plenty of local knowledge and insight.
6:30 - 8:00 Group Dinner
8:00 Transfer back to Hotel
Evening on your own
Day 4 Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Breakfast served in Hotel
8:00 Depart Hotel
9:00 - 11:00 9/11 Memorial Memorial and Museum
The 9/11 Memorial Museum serves as the country's principal institution concerned with exploring the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring 9/11's continuing significance. (Admission included) 12:00 - 1:30 Group Lunch
Foley's NY 18 West 33rd Street New York, NY 10001
Foley’s NY Pub & Restaurant is the top baseball bar in New York (according to Yahoo!) and is widely regarded as one of the best sports bars in the country. It is also the home of the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame.
Foley’s walls are adorned with 3,500 autographed balls, hundreds of bobbleheads, game-worn jerseys, stadium seats and other artifacts.
2:00 - 3:00 Potential Meeting or Tour Opportunity
Tour of Madison Square Garden, Meeting with Yankees or MLB
3:40 - 5:00 Yankee Stadium Pre-Game Tour
The Yankee Stadium Pregame Tour is a great option for those who want early access to the Stadium with a valid game ticket. This tour gives fans a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable tour guides through the New York Yankees Museum, private access to legendary Monument Park before it opens to the public, and concludes with exclusive access to batting practice in Section 105.
7:05- 10:05 New York Yankees Game*
Yankee Stadium 1 E 161st Street Bronx, NY 10451
0:00 Transfer back to hotel after game
Evening on your own
Day 5 Thursday, May 21, 2020
Breakfast served in Hotel
Free Time for Cultural Exploration in New York 11:00 Depart Hotel for Cooperstown
Four to Five Hour Drive - stop along the way for lunch
5:00 Check in to hotel
6:00 Group Dinner in Cooperstown
Evening on your own Day 6 Friday, May 22, 2020
Breakfast served in hotel
Morning Private Learning Session at the Baseball Hall of Fame
A customized interaction focused on baseball and statistics will be developed for our group.
Lunch in Cooperstown
Afternoon Museum Visit
Baseball Hall of Fame Tour 25 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326
The National Baseball Hall of Fame is a nonprofit committed to preserving the history of America’s pastime and celebrating the legendary players, managers, umpires and executives who have made the game a fan favorite for more than a century.
Evening on your own Day 7 Saturday, May 23, 2020
Breakfast served in hotel
Discussion - Baseball and Culture in the Dominican Republic (Team/Staff TBA)
12:00 Hall of Fame Classic - Home Run Derby
Baseball Hall of Fame 25 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 1:05 2020 Hall of Fame Classic
Doubleday Field 1 Doubleday Ct, Cooperstown, NY 13326
The Hall of Fame Classic features Hall of Fame members and recently retired players representing all 30 major league teams for a seven-inning legends game
6:00 - 8:00 Night at the Museum
Baseball Hall of Fame 25 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326
Hall of Fame legends and former players will greet fans throughout the Museum on Saturday evening beginning at 6 p.m. Legends participants will canvass the Museum during the course of a two-hour event that will bring the Museum to life with special programs and interactions. While the Night at the Museum program is not an autograph session, fans should remember to bring their camera to capture their special memories.
Evening on your own
Day 8 Sunday, May 24, 2020
Breakfast served in hotel
8:00 Depart Hotel for Drive to Boston
Four to Five hour drive
12:30 Group Lunch upon arrival into Boston
3:00- 5:00 Cultural Activity
Private Walking Tour of the Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail Foundation's most popular, introductory, tours highlight the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the 16 official Freedom Trail historic sites, featuring Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, King's Chapel & King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston Latin School site/Benjamin Franklin statue, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Boston Massacre site, and Faneuil Hall.
Evening on your own Day 9 Monday, May 25, 2020
Breakfast served starting at 7:30
9:30 Depart Hotel
10:30 - 11:30 Tour of Fenway Park
"America's Most Beloved Ballpark" is uniquely nestled in the city of Boston. Fenway Park is a place where dreams are made, traditions are celebrated and baseball is forever. See the home of Red Sox Legends, Williams, Yaz, Fisk and Rice. Visit Pesky's Pole and sit atop the world famous Green Monster which stands 37 feet 2 inches high overlooking leftfield.
1:05 - 4:30 Boston Red Sox Game*
Fenway Park 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA 02215
7:00 Farewell Dinner
Day 10 Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Breakfast served starting at 7:30
9:30 Transfer to Airport
12:15 Depart Boston for Atlanta
Delta Flight DL 2796 Depart Boston (BOS) at 12:15 PM Arrive Atlanta (ATL) at 3:14 PM
End of Program