Visit the Field of Dreams in Dyersville

Thank you, Travel Dubuque, for hosting some of our experience in Dyersville, Iowa. As always on Cornfields & High Heels, all opinions are my own.

Visiting Dyersville is an experience like no other – it’s like stepping back in time! No billboards are advertising for the Field of Dreams, and it’s not a very “touristy” area. Dyersville is a farming community and small town. It reminded me of when, as a child, I used to visit my great uncle’s farm in Ohio. Although Dyersville is starting to grow as it adjusts to more visitors, I feel the small-town charm will always remain. Make sure you visit the downtown area when you visit!

The Field of Dreams Movie Site

The Field of Dreams movie site is surrounded by cornfields, just as it should be! You’ll drive down the gravel road to the ball diamond and immediately see the iconic Field of Dreams farmhouse to the right. It’s everything the 1989 classic movie portrays. Bring your baseball glove, a ball, and bat for a photo opp on the field, or stand in front of the cornfield for an iconic ghost player pose. And don’t forget to run the bases and walk through the cornfield! The field is free to visit and open from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.

Touring the Lansing Home

Step back in time and experience the history of this home, from its early 20th-century origins as the Lansing family homestead to its iconic role as the Kinsella family home in the beloved 1989 film Field of Dreams. There is a ticket cost to tour the home, but I recommend it! It’s a 30-minute live tour given by a Ghost Player, telling stories of the Lansing family farm and movie. You’ll have an opportunity to take photos, tour the home’s first level (the upstairs is off-limits to visitors because it is used for overnight guests), and sit on the porch. Tour guests will be asked to remove shoes or wear shoe protectors before entering the home.

Tips for visiting:

• The field is always free to visit, but a $20 suggested donation is upon arrival (not required).
•  Tickets for a tour of the home can be purchased online in advance.
• Check the online event schedule in advance. If you want to run the bases or get photos of the field, ensure no game or event is going on during your visit. You can also check their Live Field Camera to see how busy the field is.
• The least busy times to visit are at the beginning of the day and during the week.
• No defined parking exists; you can park in the grass or gravel.
• Carry-in food and drinks are not allowed on the field, but concessions are available at The Stretch near the third base.
• Port-a-Johns are available for restrooms.
• You can bring lawn chairs and blankets to hang out around the field and/or watch games and events.
• The best time to visit for photos is before the corn is harvested (in October).
• A Baseballism store is onsite, and Field of Dreams merchandise is available.

If You Build It Exhibit

This is a must-see exhibit when visiting Dyersville, Iowa! The If You Build It Exhibit is a great addition to a trip to the Field of Dreams movie site. It’s open from May through October and contains history, information, and behind-the-scenes movie stories. You can see an original 1919 World Series Ball here or even make a baseball card in their vintage baseball uniform dress-up booth.

Tips for visiting the If You Build It Exhibit:

• Open May – October
• $5 admission, $3 for kids (ages five and up are free)
• Get a photo with the Ghost Players mural on the side of the building!

Where to eat in Dyersville

Brew & Brew – This cozy coffee shop opens early for all your coffee needs. They have a large beverage menu that includes hot and cold espresso drinks, cold brews, teas, and frappes. They serve delicious breakfast sandwiches and pastries and are open until mid-afternoon for lunch. Stop by before or after visiting the If You Built It exhibit; it’s just next door!

Textile Brewing Company – Located in an early 1900s brick building, a former sewing factory, the Textile Brewing Company is a cool place to hang out! The building is a historical and unique sight, and their massive pretzels are worth the visit, too! You can choose from over a dozen flavors or one of their flatbreads.

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