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Amana furniture, designed and hand-built in the Colonies since the 1850’s, has an enduring reputation for high quality and timelessness. The Amana difference is a focus on craftsmanship, using century-old building methods that have been passed down for generations. Today, these standards are still applied to our exceptional heirloom-quality furniture, clocks, and home décor. Meticulous care is taken in matching wood grains, testing durability, and expert finishing to enhance the wood’s natural beauty.  Many locally made gifts also available. Our craftsmen are both designers and builders, and turn their experience, passion, and know-how into pieces that expertly blend heritage craftsmanship with modern Read more...

Located within the Amana General Store, the International Christmas Market is a year-round holiday wonderland! Discover a magical world of scents, colors and light. Browse through our extensive array of ornaments, fabulous tree displays, and unique home decor. From world-imported items to hand-crafted gifts, the appeal of the International Christmas Market is simple: stress-free shopping in a beautiful, festive environment featuring unique gift ideas for everyone no matter the season…including you!   *Closed January 8–16, 2025 for inventory. Read more...

You hungry? An Amana Colonies Tradition Since 1940. World famous for American and German food served “family style”, where all side dishes are refillable and shared by all guests at the table. Hearty and light portions including chicken, hand cut steaks, roast beef, sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel cutlets, Amana brats, ham, catfish, shrimp, sandwiches, salads, homemade soups and desserts including rhubarb custard, chocolate and coconut cream pies. Serving lunch, dinner, and banquets daily. Enjoy pies to go, daily specials, children’s and carry out menus. Local, American and imported wines, beers and cocktails. Bierstube Bar, an outdoor biergarten, banquet and meeting rooms, Read more...

Visitors to Amana often arrive with a preconceived notion of Iowa as a flat expanse adorned solely by endless cornfields. Yet, upon arrival, they are greeted by rolling hills adorned with lush textures that have inspired vibrant landscapes and portraits by renowned artists like Grant Wood. Amana’s community is dedicated to preserving its rich artistic heritage. The Amana Arts Guild actively recruits and supports blacksmiths, coppersmiths, broom makers, and tinsmiths, breathing new life into the traditional trades of the region. At this pivotal moment in its history, Amana faces the challenge of balancing innovation with tradition to uphold the expertise Read more...

Come and play at the Little Red Wagon! Enjoy a large selection of toys, games, books and puzzles not found in the big toy stores. Browse our wide assortment of personalized items, perfect for that special gift. For the young at heart, we oer a blast from the past with a collection of toys you once loved. Yesterday’s classics have become today’s retro! If you’re looking for the latest high-tech powered toy, we likely don’t have it. The Little Red Wagon continues to offer toys that are powered by old-fashioned play and imagination. Easy to find, located on the main street of Amana, next to the Amana General Store.   Read more...

The Amana General Store was built in 1858 and is a prominent historic landmark in the village of Amana. From the time it was built until 1932, the store served the community with all of their material needs that the communal society did not provide. Today, the General Store continues to offer items from far off places and many Amana and Iowa made products. Amana General Store features two specialized areas; the Amana Coffee & Tea Co., which offers an exclusive line of flavored whole bean coffees and a variety of loose-leaf teas, and the International Christmas Market, a year-round holiday wonderland. You never know what treasure you might find!   *Closed Read more...

Established back in communal days in 1857, the store’s exterior and interior have remained virtually unchanged all these years. The original tin ceiling, wooden floor, and glass-topped display cases still remain. Throughout the store are charming reminders of the good old days, of a simpler time, of the past preserved. They just don’t make stores like this anymore, and there sure aren’t many of them left in existence! The store is truly a “museum” and an authentic general store in one. We have stocked the shelves with an interesting variety of hard-to-find trinkets and unique treasures from days gone by. Read more...

Antiques in Amana-Explore 8 rooms of Fun in an old Amana Home built in 1856. Enjoy pottery, Amana primitives, glassware, collectibles, rugs, fabrics, decorator items, and more…We welcome you… Read more...

Situated along the Iowa Scenic Byway, patrons of family-owned Fireside Winery can unwind while sipping wine under the vine-covered veranda, stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds, or chat with new friends in the tasting room all while enjoying a glass of their favorite handcrafted Fireside wine. At Fireside Winery, there is a wine to please every palate and an experience for every taste. When you long for a quiet break from the hectic pace of life or an upbeat Friday night with music, we invite you to discover everything Fireside Winery has to offer. #ourfiresideoryours Read more...

In the good old days, everything was made by hand, and the traditions were passed from generation to generation. At the Chocolate Haus, we’ve taken the heritage of craftsmanship and the rich history of chocolate-making and poured them into a steaming copper kettle to produce a purely decadent chocolate sensation. Century-old recipes made by hand ensure a chocolate experience that’s as rich in flavor as it is in history. Our History Part of the world famous, historic Amana Colonies, The Chocolate Haus endures to preserve the fine art of preparing chocolate sweets for chocolate lovers everywhere. Tourists from across the Read more...