Historic Galena, Illinois, located just east of the Mississippi River in northwestern Illinois. Galena is a historic town, largely built in the 19th century and is iconic for its red brick storefronts that line the main downtown street. Galena is a popular location for photographers and painters and was also the setting for several scenes shot for the movie Field of Dreams starring Kevin Costner. The field used in the movie Field of Dreams is located about 40 miles west of Galena, Illinois in Dyersville, Iowa.