traveling thru Iowa

We are planning on driving thru the eastern side of Iowa on our way back from the mall of america to Chicago. Just thought I%26#39;d ask if there are any must see sights on our way home. We have a teenage son and do plan on stopping to see the field of dreams spot. Thanks for any help.

OhioTrav

traveling thru Iowa

If you are going to the Field of Dreams, also stop in Dubuque to see the National Mississippi Museum and Aquarium. Lots of interactive exhibits.

traveling thru Iowa

Take the drive along the Mississippi R. Much of time you are real close and you can see the many locks and dams.

Also big sport shop in Prairie du Chien, WI. Effigy Mounds NP in Iowa across river also interesting.

The Amana Colonies are great, but it is more of a destination for adults, than for teen boys.

Thanks for the input. Looking forward to seeing some of Iowa!!

I would plan on following the River as closely as you can - the most scenic lookouts, etc. are all along the River. If nature is your thing, you could stop at Effigy Mounds near McGregor, Pikes Peak State Park in the same area, there is also a ferry across the river from near Millville, IA to Cassville, Wisconsin, you could then drive down the Wisconsin side to Dubuque and cross back into Iowa there. The Field of Dreams would be a a half hour drive or so from Dubuque. Also if interested, there is a huge Cabelas store in Prairie Du Chien that might be a fun stop for you.

Where is the Field of Dreams? Thanks.

Where is the Field of Dreams? Thanks.

bostonoski - saw your other post about your motorcycle trip - the Field of Dreams is in Dyersville - one of the towns you mentioned traveling through.

What other sites are you looking for? I live about 15 miles from Dyersville, and Maquoketa is old stomping grounds so I am pretty familiar with this area. Let me know if you need any further info.

Thanks Iowagymmom,

Wow it is VERY difficult to post on this site with what is essentially a dial-up wireless access modem.

I am returning from SD to Quad Cities... I am in northeast Nebraska and thought I would drive straight out to Anamosa, camp at the state park nearby, see the motorcycle museum, then head south to Amana Colonies and Herbert Hoover%26#39;s library. I have only two days, and thought about the Field of Dreams too, but the other three are more appealing (Hoover library is a must for me).

Any more suggestions?? My 2nd night camping will be near Amana, there are several choices there.

Bostonoski - depending on what time of day you get to the Museum in Anamosa and how long you are there (I do recommend a stop at J %26amp; P Cycles too as the owner has some very interesting bikes on display); the Field of Dreams in Dyersville is only about a 45-50 minute trip from Anamosa.

Also, on another thread you mention a route from Dyersville toward Hwy 61......you mentioned S on 136 to 64 to 61. That would be a more scenic route for sure. South on 136 would take you within one block of my house in Cascade! As far as Iowa scenery, that would be a much better route than 20 to 61. In fact, even better than taking 136 all the way to 64 would be to turn off off 136 on to county road E17. That would take you right to Maquoketa (and hwy 61) and the scenery is beautiful. It is kind of a %26#39;ridge%26#39; road that take you right by Maquoketa Caves State Park (camping available).

I am little confused answering your two posts, but if you are coming from NE (across I80?), you would be better off stopping at the Hoover Library first, heading through Amana, then to Anamosa and maybe Field of Dreams.

Maybe it would be easiest if you started a new thread. Tell me exactly where you will be coming in to Iowa, the sites you want to be sure to see and where you eventually need to end up (quad cities heading S on 61?).