The Field of Dreams Movie Site is tucked away in Dyersville, Iowa, about a 40 minute drive east of Dubuque. After years of talking about it, the hubby and I recently planned a trip to this field as the centerpiece of a long weekend in the Buckeye State. You can read my full recap of the experience here, but a picture is worth 1000 words.
The photo to the bottom left shows how the field looked the whole time we were there – just enough people to allow for a sense of atmosphere, but not enough to make the place feel crowded. Everyone was “playing nice” and sharing the field well during our visit. Guests can walk right up to, but not into or completely around, the house and other outbuildings featured in the movie.
There are no organized tours, movies, or other traditional tourist offerings at the Movie Site. We simply played catch in the outfield, popped in and out of the corn, and then sat on one of two tiny sets of bleachers and watched some future major leaguers in action.
The only organized facility on site is the itty bitty gift shop, which sells a wide variety of Field of Dreams merchandise as well as the movie itself. I look like a fool in a baseball cap, but couldn’t resist buying a magnet and water bottle under the guise of “supporting the field.” Prices were pretty reasonable although you can find the Field of Dreams DVD much cheaper on Amazon.
Overall, this site was a truly refreshing experience, exactly as advertised, and well worth the trip. The Field of Dreams Movie Site is open seasonally, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is gloriously FREE, as is parking. You can check out the official website here.
