Cooperstown Chapters

Cooperstown Chapters has been part of the fabric of this idyllic village since 1968, predating the modern tourism boom while remaining perfectly positioned to serve the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year for the Baseball Hall of Fame. The sports writing section is among the finest anywhere, with shelves of baseball histories, player biographies, and classic sportswriting that complement what visitors experience at the Hall just down the street. But the store is far more than a sports shop: its American history and literary fiction sections are thoughtfully curated, and a rare books room holds first editions of James Fenimore Cooper novels, a nod to the author whose family gave the town its name. The wrap-around front porch, lined with rocking chairs, is one of the most inviting spots on Main Street during the warm months. The store's longevity is a testament to its ability to serve both the visiting baseball fan looking for a Roger Angell essay collection and the local reader seeking the latest Pulitzer Prize winner.