Father's Day Baseball World Record Tour of the Heartland! June 14-21, 2023
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Why take this tour?
This incredible tour truly celebrates Americana and all that our country stands for. Whether you are a casual baseball fan or an aficionado of the game, this tour is for you! It’s truly a bucket list of amazing sights, history, tradition, and entertainment. The people of the Midwest are always welcoming and you will feel right at home at the wonderful hotels, restaurants, and venues we have hand-selected.
Day 1 – Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 Chicago,IL
We recommend flying into Chicago Midway Airport. Arrive on your own schedule and take the complimentary Airport Shuttle to Doubletree Chicago Alsip.
Ozinga Field Minor League Game
Depart for Ozinga Field where our group will have access to a private suite and enjoy an included buffet style dinner as we take in a baseball game as the Windy City Thunderbolts face off against the Evansville Otters.
Day 2 - Thursday, June 15th, 2023 Behind the Scenes Tour at Historic Wrigley Field
Enjoy a guided behind the scenes tour at historic Wrigley Field to learn the legend and lore of America’s 2nd oldest ballpark exploring all corners of the stadium and even walk on the field!
Magnificent Mile & Architectural Boat Cruise
You’ll then have lunchtime and early afternoon to enjoy at your leisure along the Magnificent Mile before embarking on Chicago’s famous and awe-inspiring architectural river cruise!
Chicago Cubs Game at Wrigley Field
It’s then back to Wrigley Field for a night you’ll never forget at the Pirates vs. Cubs baseball game.
Day 3 - Friday, June 16th, 2023 Homewood Bats
Today we’re going to be visiting one of the nation’s most famous artisans for crafting wooden bats, America’s own Homewood Bats!
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
After a fascinating factory tour and chance to try out their bats, it’s off to lunch to try one of Chicago’s famous deep dish pizzas at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria before departing for Davenport, IA.
John Deere Pavilion
On our way towards Iowa, tractor enthusiasts will have the opportunity to stop at the grand-daddy of them all, the John Deere Pavilion, a landmark that serves as the official visitors center for John Deere Tractors.
Dinner Theater
We will check-in at the Holiday Inn Express Rock Island and then head out for a night on the town to the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse for dinner and Mamma Mia! The Musical.
Day 4 - Saturday, June 17th- IOWA 80 World’s Largest Truck Stop
Breakfast at the Hotel, Depart for Des Moines Visit IOWA 80 - The World's Largest Truck Stop as featured on YouTube and The Travel Channel, and explore their legendary antique truck museum featuring some of the world’s most historic models of construction equipment, agricultural processing equipment, delivery trucks, and more!
Iowa Cubs Triple A Game at Principal Park, Des Moines
We’ll be making a stop at one of the Midwest’s favorite lunch buffet restaurants and arrive in Des Moines later in the afternoon where we will check-in to the Holiday Inn Express Downtown for two nights. After some free time to freshen up, we’ll be headed to Principal Park for some AAA baseball action as the Iowa Cubs face the Pittsburgh Pirate affiliate the Indianapolis Indians! A picnic dinner buffet is even included.
Day 5, Father’s Day - Omaha & College World Series
Breakfast at the Hotel, Sleep in or join us for the Sunday worship service at Eternity Church, one of Des Moines largest non-denominational churches. We will then pickup back at the hotel before departing for Omaha and the College World Series! Lunch will be in Council Bluffs, IA where you will have your choice of multiple restaurants. We will then have a guided bus tour of Omaha, home to famous investor and billionaire Warren Buffett. Learn about all of his favorite spots and what makes Omaha home to some of the best meat in the world. College baseball fans will also enjoy driving around the stadium during the actual College World Series getting to soak in the camaraderie without facing the crowds. Then it’s a great time to take a walk on the pedestrian bridge over the Missouri where you can literally get your photo straddling both Iowa and Nebraska during sunset! As dusk falls, we’ll return to Des Moines for some well deserved rest.
Day 6 - Monday, June 19th - Volunteer Opportunity DMARC Food Pantry
Enjoy an included breakfast at the hotel Checkout and then we will head to the DMARC Food Pantry for a service project packing food for the food impoverished! This will be a special time you won’t forget as you learn about this organization’s mission and vision for changing the region and the world! Founded in 1952, DMARC leads interfaith dialogue and cooperation, responds to meet basic human needs and is at the forefront of community action and advocacy in Greater Des Moines for nearly six decades.
Field of Dreams Movie Site
Depart for the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville, IA and dine on a delicious boxed lunch en route while we watch the movie too refresh our memories of the film. You are about to step back in time like Shoeless Joe and visit the farmhouse where Ray Kinsella (played by Kevin Costner) meets his heroes from the past. You will have the opportunity to play on the Field of Dreams, so make sure to pack your glove! We will also have a special guest join us who is not available to the public! Next we will depart Field of Dreams for nearby Galena, IL also a movie location from the film. After we check-in to the Stoney Creek Inn, we will be joined by a local tour guide to give you your bearings and launch you off to explore the delightful downtown and do dinner on your own.
Day 7 - Tuesday, June 20th - Galena, IL, Machine Shed Restaurant
Enjoy an included breakfast at the hotel Then it’s off for a quick guided bus tour of Galena including the home of famous resident and President Ulysses S. Grant. This afternoon we have a special treat for you as we head to Rockford, IL and The Machine Shed restaurant for an included lunch!
Rockford Peaches Exhibit & Stadium, Midway Village Museum
After lunch we will visit the Rockford Peaches Exhibit (the Ladies baseball team made famous in the film "A League of Their Own" starring Tom Hanks) and we will have a guided tour by a costumed history expert who will take us through the Midway Village Museum’s Pioneer Village where kids of all ages will have fun seeing what it was like to grow up in the VIctorian Era, visiting fully furnished buildings such as the one-room schoolhouse, the general store, hospital, newspaper office, and even a real firehouse, all bringing learning to life!
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Farewell Event
After a quick photo stop at the Rockford Peaches Stadium we will hop on our steeds, put on our armor, and head to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament for our included farewell dinner and show! After the show we will arrive back in Chicago at the Doubletree Chicago Alsip where you can dream of all the great adventures you had on your trip before departing for home the next day.
Day 8 - Wednesday, June 21st - Return Home
Enjoy an included breakfast at the hotel and head for the airport at your convenience. (Our bus will do one run to Midway Airport mid-morning, and the remainder of the guests can utilize the complimentary airport shuttle based on their flight time.)
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- Airfare to Chicago: Midway Airport is most convenient and affordable via Frontier Airlines followed by O' Hare
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