movie was made is owned by two families – and so tourists visit two attractions without even knowing it. Open from April to November; See the Ghost Players on the last Sunday of the month at noon and 2 p.m. Free admission. Souvenirs available. Call 1-888-875-8404 for the Field of Dreams Movie Site; 1-800-443-8981 for the Left and Center Field site. www.fodmoviesite.com, www.leftandcenterfod.com
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When “A Field of Dreams” was filmed here, few people knew how the movie would resonate with
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Home of Dyersville’s founder, the Dyer-Botsford Doll Museum is a restored Victorian featuring a rare.
The Country Junction Restaurant is a favorite of both travelers and locals. Home-cooking in a clean, modern setting decorated in country décor. Breakfasts here are popular for hungry patrons, but lunch and dinner are equally satisfying. Moderately priced. Located at 913 15th Ave. SE, Call (563) 875-7055 or (800) 598-9466.
LeGrand’s Stonefront Restaurant is an old-fashioned steakhouse with a giant salad bar featuring a variety of favorites. Located at 30824 Olde Hawkeye Road, Dyersville, LeGrand’s offers lunch and dinner six days a week from Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Brunch served on Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; kitchen stays open until 10 p.m. Sunday. Full bar. Call (563) 875-8166
baseball fans. This is actually two sites – the property where the
revolving German Feather Christmas tree and German ornaments
and includes a collection of over 1,200 dolls. Open May through November, weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 331 1st Ave. E. For more information, call (563) 875-2414
example of Gothic.architecture. The church features beautiful stained glass windows, frescoes, and other art work. In the fall of 2001, Dyersville residents celebrated the completion of an extensive 21-month restoration of the basilica’s interior. One of state’s last full Latin masses celebrated here each Sunday at noon. Open daily from sunup to sundown. Located downtown, 104 3rd St. S.W. (563) 875-7325. More information.
than 125 years, the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier is a terrific
One of Iowa’s most beautiful churches and an important landmark in Dyersville for more
to both the serious collector and casual visitor. Several toy stores around town make this a collector’s paradise for lovers of both antiques and new toys. Museum located at Highways 20 and 136, open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1110 16th Ave. Ct. S.E., (563) 875-2727. www.nationalfarmtoymuseum.co
than 30,000 farm toys, trucks, banks and other toys of interest
Dyersville is the toy capital of Iowa and the National Farm Toy Museum offers a selection of more
