Shopping Extravaganza
Shopping Extravaganza where you will find small shops of all types You won’t find any mall stores in the Amana Colonies. It’s just not that…
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Step into a world of authentic German ambiance that was created by our ancestors and preserved by us today. Experience the unique culture that has its roots in Germany and flourished in the USA during a communal era for over 90 years.
Visitors have been coming to our scenic seven villages for over a century. Some come for our foods and to sip our wines and beers. Others, for the quality handcrafted products, art, and variety of quaint shops that line our streets. Maybe it’s the ambiance created by the architecture or the numerous festivals that take place in each season. Whatever it is, we’re glad you’re here.
Upcoming Events
Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a month of fun and PRIZES! Find 12 of the 24 Nutcrackers hidden around the store. Write down their names, and submit your completed form to be entered into a drawing for Ackerman Gifts! Drawings will be weekly thru the month of December, and kids prizes are also available. Ho, ho, ho!
Find out more »Tannenbaum Forest 2020
This is a must-do holiday event. Tannenbaum Forest i\\has become a holiday tradition for many of our visitors. Come see the twinkling lights of over 40 decorated real Christmas Trees, and our 17-foot German-style Christmas pyramid all in a century-old dairy barn! Please dress for the weather as this unique setting is not climate controlled. …
Find out more »Upcoming Events
Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt
Join us for a month of fun and PRIZES! Find 12 of the 24 Nutcrackers hidden around the store. Write down their names, and submit your completed form to be entered into a drawing for Ackerman Gifts! Drawings will be weekly thru the month of December, and kids prizes are also available. Ho, ho, ho!
Find out more »Tannenbaum Forest 2020
This is a must-do holiday event. Tannenbaum Forest i\\has become a holiday tradition for many of our visitors. Come see the twinkling lights of over 40 decorated real Christmas Trees, and our 17-foot German-style Christmas pyramid all in a century-old dairy barn! Please dress for the weather as this unique setting is not climate controlled. …
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Festivals
learn from the locals
Itineraries
We’ve put together some suggested itineraries based on interests. Taking one of our guided tours is the another way to discover the Amana Colonies. From May-October, we offer tours with local knowledgeable guides that will not only show you important historic sites, but will also give you insight to the communal era. They’re great for larger groups and these tours can be customized, too.
Summer Events to Enjoy
Summer Events to Enjoy Summers in Iowa are all about being outdoors. Enjoy the sun, the green grass, great food and the fun that we…
Family Fun
Family Fun Somethings the family can do Are you looking for some family fun in the Amana Colonies? Here are some things that you can…
History Buff
History Buff Discover our unique history Amana Heritage Society’s Museum To discover the unique past of the Amana Colonies your first stop must be the…
Explore Art in Amana
Explore Art in Amana gifted painters and so much more Art can take a variety of forms but for many, when you mention the word…
The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors Get in touch with nature The Amana Colonies are beautiful in every season of the year and we invite you to come…
Date Night / Day
Date Night / Day Relax & unwind at the Amana Colonies Date Night in the Amana Colonies will provide you with several options. Let’s start…
Spring Activities in Amana
Spring Activities in Amana It’s time to celebrate spring Springtime in the Amana Colonies is a time of year where color peaks its head out…
Take a Tour of Amana
Take a Tour of Amana An insiders look at what makes us unique Visiting the Amana Colonies in Iowa? Need a handy app that will…