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The Handcrafted Escape
| Sun: | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Mon: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tue: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wed: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thu: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Fri: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sat: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
The Amana Colonies Visitors Center also serves as the offices of the Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB). Founded in 1965, the ACCVB is the oldest organized Convention & Visitors Bureau in Iowa. The ACCVB is a membership organization representing the many businesses and entities making up the tourism industry in the Colonies. The ACCVB operates the Amana Colonies Visitors Center, publishes the annual Visitors Guide and maps, and maintains this website.
Upcoming Events at Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Village Voyage, Driving Tour
Dates: Monday, April 02 - Wednesday, October 31
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Join us on a Village Voyage! Join us at 10:00 a.m., Monday-Friday and take a three hour driving tour! Learn the history of the Amana Colonies while visiting each of the villages and finding interesting things to do and see. Visit our only tinsmith shop, an original Amana home, historic sites are more!
$15/adults, $10/children under 15.
Seating is limited, please call for reservations. Reservations must be received by 9:30 a.m. the day of the tour. Call the Visitors Center at 800-579-2294 for more information.
Village Stroll, Walking Tour
Dates: Monday, April 16 - Thursday, September 27
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Join us on a Village Stroll! Tour is held Monday through Friday, leaving the Visitors Center at 11 a.m.
Walk with us for a locals view of the Colonies; learn about our heritage, architecture and life as it was in the communal days. Tour leaves from the Visitors Center. Large groups, please reserve in advance.
$7/adults, $2/children age 2 to 17. Under 2 years, free. (Strollers available for rent).
Call the Visitors Center at 800-579-2294 for more information.
Guten Appetit: Sampling Tour
Date: Thursday, May 24
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Second and fourth Thursday, May through September, 1 pm. A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for our great food, on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand- craft these great foods. Tours depart from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tours last approximately 2-3 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling.
Guten Appetit: Sampling Tour
Date: Thursday, June 14
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Second and fourth Thursday, May through September, 1pm. A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for our great food, on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand- craft these great foods. Tours depart from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tours last approximately 2-3 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling.
Guten Appetit: Sampling Tour
Date: Thursday, June 28
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Second and fourth Thursday, May through September, 1pm. A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for our great food, on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand- craft these great foods. Tours depart from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tours last approximately 2-3 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling.
Guten Appetit: Sampling Tour
Date: Thursday, July 12
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Second and fourth Thursday, May through September, 1pm. A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for our great food, on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand- craft these great foods. Tours depart from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tours last approximately 2-3 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling.
Guten Appetit: Sampling Tour
Date: Thursday, July 26
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Second and fourth Thursday, May through September, 1pm. A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for our great food, on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand- craft these great foods. Tours depart from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tours last approximately 2-3 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling.
Guten Appetit: Sampling Tour
Date: Thursday, August 09
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Second and fourth Thursday, May through September, 1pm. A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for our great food, on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand- craft these great foods. Tours depart from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tours last approximately 2-3 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling.
Guten Appetit: Sampling Tour
Date: Thursday, August 23
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Second and fourth Thursday, May through September, 1pm. A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for our great food, on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand- craft these great foods. Tours depart from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tours last approximately 2-3 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling.
Guten Appetit: Sampling Tour
Date: Thursday, September 13
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Second and fourth Thursday, May through September, 1pm. A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for our great food, on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand- craft these great foods. Tours depart from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tours last approximately 2-3 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling.
Guten Appetit: Sampling Tour
Date: Thursday, September 27
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 622 46th Avenue
Second and fourth Thursday, May through September, 1pm. A guided walking tour of Amana’s great flavors. The Amana Colonies have always been known for our great food, on this tour you will visit the many shops, restaurants, wineries and brewery that hand- craft these great foods. Tours depart from the Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Tours last approximately 2-3 hours. Must be 21 years of age to participate in wine and beer sampling.

