Kevin Costner

JFK (1991)

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The 1991 Oliver Stone film “JFK” was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dallas, Texas and Washington, D.C. Early in the film, Jim Garrison, played by Kevin Costner, watches the events unfold surrounding the assassination of JFK from this bar.

LOCATION: 500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

This home, located in the Garden District, served as the home of Jim Garrison.

LOCATION: 1408 First St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim walks through Lafayette Square, where he meets up with Bill and Lou, played by Michael Rooker and Jay O. Sanders respectively, in front of Galler Hall, which also appears in such films as “Bill & Ted Face The Music,” “Interview with the Vampire,” “Miller’s Crossing,” and “Runaway Jury,” as well as the TV show “NCIS: New Orleans.”

LOCATION: 545 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim and his team visit the former office of Guy Bannister, played by Ed Asner. This really is within walking distance from the above location, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 701 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim and his team then visit the John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building Fifth Circuit, which appears as a post office and former Office of Naval Intelligence. This too is within walking distance of the previous locations, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 600 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

The trial of Clay Shaw, played by Tommy Lee Jones, takes place at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

LOCATION: 2700 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Field Of Dreams (1989)

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Hidden away in the rural Iowa countryside, you’ll find an oasis for movie lovers; the Field of Dreams.  Today, the house and field, still owned by the same family as when filming took place, is operated as a tourist attraction, with business hours and a gift shop.  Visitors are even welcome to play baseball on the actual field from the film.  Prospective visitors should take note, however, that the field is closed during the winter months, with visitation season limited to April through November.

LOCATION: 28995 Lansing Rd., Dyersville, IA 52040

Upon arrival, you’ll see this sign for the property.

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The house from the film, along with the gift shop, which was constructed in the style of the barn in the background.

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A closer look at the gift shop, which sells lots of merchandise related to the film, ranging from clothing to cups to baseballs.  The shop is operated by the property owners, who are happy to chat with you about the film and the site.

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A closer look at the farm house from the film, which now has the name of the film added onto the picket fence.  Visitors were not permitted to enter the house at the time we visited, but the property owners have since changed that policy and opened up the house up to paid tours.

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The house and the bleachers.

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A closer look at the bleachers, which really are the originals from the film.

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And of course, the baseball field.  The field was constructed for the film, with the lights still in tact.  What was not there at the time of our visit, however, was the corn field, which was actually grown by the production.  However, since that time, the property owner have once again grown corn fields on the property, to more closely resemble the film.  As stated before, visitors are welcome to play baseball on the field, if you want to add that item to your bucket list.  Be sure to bring your own equipment, however, if you want to play and be prepared to possibly wait awhile for your turn, as the field receives a steady amount of visitors.

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A sign on the site, with a history of the property, photos and trivia about the film.

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The back of the sign, with more photos and trivia.

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The site remains unique amongst film locations, due to the mystique and magic of the film itself.  Traveling into rural Iowa to stand in person at this site, which so closely resembles the way it looked in the film, really does feel like stepping into a movie.  It’s not heaven, it’s Iowa… and people will come indeed.