Giant baskets and infinity rooms: a Midwest oddities run
Novelty buildings, a fiberglass spaceman and a house that should not exist.
- Distance
- 1,311 km (815 mi)
- Driving
- 14 h 33 min
- Suggested days
- 4
- Stops
- 7
- States
- OH, IN, IL, WI, IA
- Updated
- September 19, 2026
At a glance: 4-day road trip of about 1,311 km (815 mi) with 7 stops, from Cleveland to Field of Dreams Movie Site. About 14 h 33 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Start in Cleveland at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the glass pyramid on Lake Erie full of guitars, handwritten lyrics and stage outfits. Then head south into central Ohio to Newark, where the seven-story Big Basket Building, shaped like a picnic basket with handles, can be photographed from the road only.
From Newark, I-70 runs west through Columbus to Indianapolis, where the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum shows winning cars from more than a century of the Indy 500, and some tours stop at the yard of bricks. The drive then turns northwest across Indiana into Illinois to Wilmington and the Gemini Giant, a 30-foot fiberglass spaceman on old Route 66.
North into Wisconsin, the House on the Rock near Spring Green combines an Infinity Room over the valley with the world’s largest indoor carousel, and it takes several hours. Finish across the Mississippi in Iowa at the Field of Dreams movie site near Dyersville, where the farmhouse and ballfield still sit among the cornfields, so bring a glove. Most of the driving is on interstates, and around Chicago the fastest routes are toll roads, so plan your payment method in advance.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Cleveland
OH - 21 km
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
HistoryCleveland, OHA glass pyramid on Lake Erie full of guitars, handwritten lyrics and stage outfits.
- 3205 km
The Big Basket Building
OdditiesNewark, OHA seven-story office building shaped like a picnic basket, handles included. It is a classic example of novelty architecture. Photos from the road only.
- 4397 km
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
HistorySpeedway, INWinning cars from more than a century of the Indy 500. Some tours stop at the yard of bricks.
- 5280 km
Gemini Giant
OdditiesWilmington, ILA 30-foot fiberglass spaceman holding a rocket, one of the best-loved "muffler men" on the old highway.
- 6309 km
House on the Rock
OdditiesSpring Green, WIA house built on a rock chimney, with an Infinity Room over the valley and the world's largest indoor carousel. It takes hours and gets stranger as you go.
- 7120 km
Field of Dreams Movie Site
HistoryDyersville, IAThe farmhouse and ballfield from the 1989 film, still among the Iowa cornfields. Bring a glove.
Suggested stages and overnight stops
4 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Cleveland → The Big Basket Building · 128 mi · 2 h 17 minOn the way: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Overnight nearby, for example: Equestrian Camp and Day Use (14 mi); Lazy River at Granville (8 mi).
- Day 2: The Big Basket Building → Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum · 247 mi · 4 h 24 minOvernight nearby, for example: Jameson Camp (6 mi); VIP RV Lot (< 1 km).
- Day 3: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum → Gemini Giant · 174 mi · 3 h 06 minOvernight nearby, for example: Love's RV Hookup (14 mi); Fossil Rock Campground (3 mi).
- Day 4: Gemini Giant → Field of Dreams Movie Site · 266 mi · 4 h 45 minOn the way: House on the Rock.Overnight nearby, for example: Sandy Bottoms-Up (15 mi); Whitetail Bluff Camp & Resort (17 mi).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
FAQs
How long is Giant baskets and infinity rooms: a Midwest oddities run?
4-day road trip of about 1,311 km (815 mi) with 7 stops, from Cleveland to Field of Dreams Movie Site. About 14 h 33 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Giant baskets and infinity rooms: a Midwest oddities run?
We suggest 4 days: about 14 h 33 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Giant baskets and infinity rooms: a Midwest oddities run start and end?
It starts in Cleveland and ends in Field of Dreams Movie Site.
Which states does Giant baskets and infinity rooms: a Midwest oddities run pass through?
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa.
Where can you camp along Giant baskets and infinity rooms: a Midwest oddities run?
OpenStreetMap lists 108 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 19 mi of the stops on this route. For example: Equestrian Camp and Day Use, Blackhawk Lake Recreation Area Camping and Tom's Campground.
When is the best time for Giant baskets and infinity rooms: a Midwest oddities run?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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