Where to Stay During Little League Baseball World Series
The City Hall Grand Hotel is the Best Place to Stay!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!
Baseball fans, young and old, do not have to travel farther than Williamsport, PA, to get their fill of this All-American game.
And what better place to stay in August during the Little League Baseball World Series 2025, than the City Hall Grand Hotel in downtown Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the Home of Little League Baseball!
And, since we are all about the history of Williamsport here at the hotel, it is no wonder that one of our thirty unique rooms, Room 310, is named "The Little League Room" in honor of the world's largest organized youth sports program.
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL HISTORY
Founded by an oil company clerk by the name of Carl E. Stotz, the Little League program began right here in Williamsport in 1939.
The first tournament was held eight years later at "Original Field" at Memorial Park here in the city. All but one of the participating teams were from Pennsylvania that year, as the idea of Little League had not yet spread farther than New Jersey. Williamsport's very own "Maynard Midgets" won that series that first year.
The Little League program quickly spread throughout the contiguous 48 states, and by 1950, players in Hawaii, Canada, and Panama got involved in the program as well. Since Little League Baseball's onset, participants in the world series have come to Williamsport from 29 countries located all over the world.
By 1959, the tournament moved across the Susquehanna River to its current location at the Howard J. Lamade Stadium, just a five-minute drive from the City Hall Grand Hotel. The Little League International Headquarters, Flagship Store, and World of Little League Museum are also located here on a beautiful hill in South Williamsport, PA.
Today, approximately two million boys and girls aged 10-12 from all over the United States, along with participants from more than 80 other countries, step into the batter's box to play Little League Baseball and Softball.
WHERE TO STAY FOR THE LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES
Our Top Pick is the CITY HALL GRAND HOTEL, of course!
- Once the city hall of Williamsport, this boutique hotel has plenty of historic charm, modern comforts, and a friendly staff.
- With no front desk, travelers can enjoy the contactless, hassle-free KEYLESS ENTRY to the hotel and guest rooms.
- With thirty uniquely-designed rooms, both Traditional and Industrial styles, there is something for everyone.
- Location, Location, Location! Our guests can easily walk to restaurants and bars, museums, and shops.
- You need to book your accommodations NOW, as these rooms sell out fast for LLBWS.
- Go directly to our reservations tab here on our website to receive the best available rates!
WHERE TO DINE DURING LLBWS WEEK
You don't even have to leave the hotel!
Just hop on the elevator and push the button for the LL (Lower Level) and you can check out either Boom City Restaurant & Pub or the Blind Tiger Lounge (same menu). Or if the weather cooperates, relax on the back patio at the Tiki Hut.
Living in and around the city for nearly six decades, I still find it hard to believe that a city our size has so many top-notch restaurants. Although we have more listed in the guest room binders, I am listing a few of our off-site favorites.
Make sure you call well in advance for reservations!
NOW THAT'S ITALIAN!
DiSalvo's Restaurant | 341 East Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA | 570-327-1200 |
www.disalvopasta.com
If you can, I recommend that you make reservations for outside in the courtyard!
Francos Lounge Restaurant & Music Club | 12 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA | 570-327-1840 |www.francoslounge.com
A long-time favorite with a speakeasy-feel and just a few blocks from our hotel.
Morrone's Cafe | 738 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA | 570-323-3030 |
https://morronescafe.dudaone.com
(Can I recommend the "chicken livers" or the "clams casino?")
FOR A LIGHTER FARE!
The Crooked Goose | 155 West Fourth Street | Williamsport, PA | 570-907-1913 |
www.thecrookedgoose.com
Bullfrog Brewery | 229 West Fourth Street | Williamsport, PA | 570-326-4700 | www.bullfrogbrewery.com
The Stonehouse Wood Fired Pizza and Pasteria | 343 Pine Street | Williamsport, PA | 570-322-3344 |
www.thestonehousepizza.com
WHAT TO DO WHILE IN WILLIAMSPORT, PA
- Visit the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat
- Take a long walk or go for a bike ride on the four miles of the Susquehanna River Walk & Timber Trail
- Visit the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society
- Take in a show at the beautiful Community Arts Center.
So grab the sunscreen, folding chairs, and rain ponchos, and book your stay for LLBWS 2025 at the City Hall Grand Hotel NOW!
(A special thanks to the James V. Brown Library who has shared this stadium image and several other moments in Williamsport's history with me to restore.)
