American Queen Voyages is offering a new experience on its Upper Mississippi River sailings that’s certain to attract baseball fans and movie buffs alike. The new "Field of Dreams Experience" premium shore excursion is available beginning with American Countess' arrival in the Iowa port of Dubuque on July 22, 2022. Starring the iconic baseball diamond in nearby Dyersville, made famous by the 1989 film starring Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones and the late Ray Liotta, the "Field of Dreams Experience" is available on eight, nine-day voyages between St. Louis (Alton) and Minneapolis (Red Wing) through October 2022. Additional ports include Hannibal, MO; Bettendorf, IA; La Crosse, WI; and Burlington, IA.
Upon docking in the city of Dubuque, where much of the movie was filmed, a local guide will point out many iconic locations from "Field of Dreams," including the local elementary school, University of Dubuque, and Central Avenue, which was transformed into Boston for the film. Departing the city with countryside views of cornfields and farmlands weaving through the Iowa bluffs, guests will arrive at the “If You Built It” exhibit to explore the story that inspired the film and view behind-the-scenes photos that delve into the making of "Field of Dreams."
At the actual "Field of Dreams" baseball diamond and farm from the film, guests may walk the bases like Shoeless Joe Jackson, emerge from the corn and take a break on the bleachers for an Instagram moment. "The Field of Dreams Experience" is available on Upper Mississippi River itineraries of the American Queen, American Duchess and American Countess between St. Louis (Alton) and Minneapolis (Red Wing) embarking July 18, 30, August 28, September 10, 11, 24, 26 and October 16, 2022.
To recreate the ballpark dining experience at home for the upcoming Field of Dreams game with the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds on August 11, American Queen Voyages Culinary Ambassador, Chef Regina Charboneau, is sharing a pair of special hot dogs celebrating the two cities.
For more information, visit www.AQVoyages.com.
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