Field of Dreams Movie Site
Walk out of the corn. Check on the site's hours.
Dubuque, Field of Dreams and Amana
Eastern Iowa's best: the cornfield movie diamond, the Mississippi at Dubuque, and the old communal Amana Colonies.
Have a catch at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville. In Dubuque, the National Mississippi River Museum and a tiny funicular up a bluff are big fun. West of Iowa City, the Amana Colonies were a German religious commune until 1932. The state's small towns also hold the Bridges of Madison County.
- Best Time
- May–October
- Time Needed
- 2–3 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- About three hours by car west of Chicago.
What to See
3 of 4 are freeNational Mississippi River Museum
Aquariums and old boats, in Dubuque.
Amana Colonies
Seven villages with family-style food and crafts.
Bridges of Madison County
Covered bridges from the novel, near Des Moines.
Know Before You Go
- Distances are long, so give yourself time.
Where to Stay
Stay in Dubuque.
Where to Eat
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Last checked 2026-11-02. Part of the Midwest list.