The Balltown Dreams Route is named for a couple of its prominent features; the Field of Dreams movie site near Dyersville, Iowa, and Balltown, Iowa, which is a popular motorcycle destination. Like the two part name, this route has two distinct sections. One section explores the Mississippi bluffs northwest of Dubuque. The roads in this area include tight turns and big elevation changes. The Balltown Overlook is worth stopping for…the views are tremendous. The other section of this route is situated on the rolling farmland west of Dubuque. Outside of Dyersville, stop and have a catch at the Field of Dreams movie site. Stretch your legs and take a lap around the bases. In addition to the overlook and the ball field, there are many more things to see and do. In Dubuque, there are both city attractions like museums and monuments, and natural attractions such as parks and recreation areas. While you are in Dubuque be sure to take a ride on the Fenelon Place Elevator. Both sections of the Balltown Dreams route take you to many small towns with scenic parks, museums and quaint stores as well.
Approximate Mileage: 270 Miles
Estimated Riding Time: 5.5 Hours
Road Surface: Paved
Attractions:
Dubuque: Crystal Lake Cave, Mines of Spain Recreation Area, Julian Dubuque Monument, Fenelon Place Elevator, Shot Tower, 3 Statue of Liberty Replicas, Mississippi River Museum
Dyersville: Field of Dreams, Inwood Woodcarving Exhibit, Dyer-Botsford Doll Museum, National Farm Toy Museum
New Vienna: White Pine Hollow State Park, Heritage House Museum
Farley: Farley Speedway
Guttenberg: Mississippi River Scenic Overlook
Hopkinton: Delaware County Historical Society
Greeley: Fountain Spring Park
Edgewood: Edgewood Museum
Peosta: New Melleray Abbey
Delhi: Delhi Silver Lake County Park
Epworth: Freedom Rock
Holy Cross: Double L Vineyard
Balltown: Balltown Scenic Overlook
Delaware Crossing Scenic Byway
A Paper Map is available for this route.
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