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Field of Dreams Movie Site

Dyersville, Iowa

The Field of Dreams Movie Site was selected in 1987 to serve as the movie set for the 1989 Academy Award nominee for Best Picture of the Year – Field of Dreams. Since the film's premier, just as foreshadowed in the movie, people from all around the world have visited our corner of fantasy and reality in rural Dyersville, Iowa, to experience the magic for themselves.

The iconic movie site celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019 and continues to continues to make fans smile with a record-setting 250,000 visitors in 2021. On August 12, 2021, the Field of Dreams Movie Site played host to the first-ever Major League Baseball regular season game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox. Major League Baseball will be returning for a second game to be held Thursday, August 11, 2022, between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds. Patrons are invited to play catch on the diamond, explore the gift shop and take a tour of the oh-so-recognizable farm house.

This serene ball diamond has been a popular bus tour group destination since the film's premier in 1989. A special experience is offered for bus tour groups that they are sure to never forget as one of the legendary Ghost Players greets them and provides a guided tour of the Field of Dreams Field, walking them through the history of the site and how it was chosen to serve as the set for the film, the celebrities that have visited the site throughout the years and more. Bus tour groups are also given a special discount for 30-minute guided tours inside the Field of Dreams farm house. Contact Kayla at the Dyersville Chamber of Commerce at (563)875-2311 or dyersvillechamber@ dyersville.org to set up a group tour at the Field of Dreams Movie Site.

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Atlantic City

From top-notch dining experiences, luxury hotel accommodations, entertainment and more, Atlantic City has more than enough to make it a perfect and safe getaway.

Looking to relax and recharge? Atlantic City has the answer. Pamper yourself at one of the world-class spas where you will be taken on a journey of pure relaxation. From a Himalayan Salt Grotto, to Rhythm & Motion rooms, each spa offers an experience of its own.

Is sports more your speed? Atlantic City’s land-based sportsbooks are the hottest venues in town. From the Boardwalk to the Marina District, fans can pick their favorite teams, relax in plush seats and enjoy the action on multiple LED screens. With all Atlantic City’s nine casino resorts offering state-of-the-art sportsbooks, no sporting event is likely to be missed.

Shopping never goes out of season and Atlantic City’s Tanger Outlets The Walk on Michigan and Atlantic avenues features 50 national retail brand outlets store such as Michael Kors, Coach Kate Spade New York, Under Armour and Victoria’s Secret, just to name a few. Need outdoor attire, equipment or accessories? Bass Pro Shops is the ultimate outdoor world and offers the area’s largest selection for hunting, fishing, camping, boating and more.

Located off the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is a premier entertainment venue that has been dazzling guests for more than 91 years. Inside the newly renovated atrium, you will find a brief overview of the city’s expansive history and accomplishments, which is known as The Atlantic City Experiene. Home to the Miss America Pageant and many firsts, learn about the city’s origins and make Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall the first stop to start your Atlantic City experience.

Did you know that Atlantic City is home to more than 50 murals? Stories behind the artists’ works are as touching and moving as the murals they create, and these permanent public works of art show the heartbeat of Atlantic City. A few of the unique and beau-

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tiful pieces include Before I Die which featuers fill-in-the-blank lines where a person can add their bucket-list item to the wall, and the Jelly Fish, an optical illusion mural where the tentacles of the jellyfish appear to move when using red and blue 3D glasses.

Complete Atlantic City information is offered, and a knowledgeable staff is available to help you. For more information visit touratlanticty.com.

Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center/Museum

Stevenson, Washington

The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center/Museum is located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge in Stevenson, Washington. The museum features more than 11,000 square feet of indoor exhibits, as well as a large display of antique trucks, logging equipment, mine replica and train cars. The Columbia Gorge is known for its exquisite beauty and unique natural history. Would you like to learn more about how it was formed? Or explore the roots and culture of its earliest people? Then be sure to stop in and explore the 15,000 years of history, from local native tribes to the settlers that followed in the footprints of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The museum is dedicated to preserving the stories and culture of the Columbia River Gorge. It features the world’s largest rosary collection, 1917 Curtiss Bi-Plane, McCord Fishwheel Replica and exhibits dedicated to the local Columbia River Indian tribes, as well as Russian and Japanese heritage. Feel free to rest your feet in the theaters featuring films about the formation of the gorge, local history and its future. Learn how Skamania County became Washington’s first “Sasquatch Refuge, ” and why 1,000s of couples would anxiously run to Skamania County to tie the knot, earning it the title “Marriage Mill. ”

The museum is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. View columbiagorge.org for more information and admission cost. Stop by to pick up a children’s workbook and crayons (free). Even join in on the search for their very own “Bigfoot.

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Texan Theater

Greenville, Texas

Welcome to the Texan Theater – a place where history meets modern amenities. The full- restored venue has kept the art deco feel while providing the comfort and safety of a modern post-Covid world. Spacious seating and good ventilation make it one of the safer ways to see entertainment.

The walls were originally built around 1890. One area the modern footprint was a mercantile store while the rest of the walls housed the King Opera House. Mr King was an independent sort who preferred getting his own shows instead of going through a buyer. He would go to New York to find shows to bring to his opera house. Many greats came

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through like George M Cohen, when he was part of the Five Cohens, Helen Keller. and John Boles. The opera house closed in 1920.

The modern configuration opened at the Texan Theater in 1934. Many of the opera house features are still present – from posters advertising the opera house shows to the stage itself. In 2010 the current owner, Barbara Horan, bought the theater and began a fouryear renovation, preserving what she could and bringing the movie house into the modern era by installing full production for bands as well as surround sound for modern movies.

Your stop in Greenville at the Texan Theater can accomplish many things. The Texan Lobby is a hometown coffee shop featuring Nespresso coffee. From shots to fancy blended drinks, you can get just about anything you can imagine. Light lunches are available. If you want something more hearty, then you can coordinate with the onsite catering department to have a special meal provided just for your group. While lunch is being eaten, various kinds of entertainment can be provided – from a band, to lecture, to a movie.

From stopping to stretch everyone’s legs to a few hours of entertainment and shopping, the Texan Theater is the perfect stop along your trip down the historic Bankhead Highway.

Mt. Morris, Illinois

White Pines Lodge is excited to be open once again providing the great meals, entertainment and cozy accommodation. Guests will be pleased that many of the popular items and employees that made White Pines a special getaway are still around.

If you have never been to Mount Morris, Illinois, you now have a new reason to plan a trip there. One of life’s joys is finding a hidden gem like this less than two hours from Chicago. The 1930’s-era lodge is nestled deep in the forest of White Pines State Park. The restaurant is known far and wide for its delicious home-style cuisine, generous portions and friendly staff. Guests can enjoy delicious homemade dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner in this treasured landmark. Whether you are stopping by for a family outing, a wedding reception, a business retreat, a Christmas party or an intimate night out for two, this well-known restaurant takes pride in ensuring that every guest who steps through the door has an experience to remember.

The restaurant is also host to the Pines Dinner Theater, a live theater experience which has been providing musical and comedic entertainment for more than 30 years. Adjacent to the landmark restaurant is a charming and rustic gift shop filled with nostalgic gift items and souvenirs which will become precious mementos.

Authentic, cozy log cabins provide overnight lodging just a stone’s throw from the lodge. Natural beauty abounds with miles of hiking trails that crisscross over bubbling streams and along moss-covered limestone bluffs. This lovely destination is ideal for motorcoach groups, romantic escapes, family outings, corporate retreats, wedding receptions and weekend getaways. Be sure to visit at Christmastime, when you can take a horse-drawn wagon ride, visit with Santa, buy a freshly-cut Christmas tree and more.

Discover White Pines Lodge, where you will find time to relax and unwind in this peaceful forest. Phone (815) 655-2400 or go to visitwhitepines.com for details. q

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