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...
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You hungry? An Amana Colonies Tradition Since 1940. World famous for American and German food served “Family Style.” 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 & coconut cream pies. Pies to Go. Daily Specials, Children’s and Carry Out menus. Local, American and imported wines, beers and cocktails. Bierstube Bar & Outdoor Biergarten. Banquet and meeting rooms, museum and gift shop. Motor coaches welcome – step on tour guide service. Handicap access. Complimentary WiFi. An Amana Colonies Tradition Read more...
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The Gallery On Main is an artist collective featuring the work of over 30 spectacular local artists. We offer a fusion of fine art and traditional Amana folk art. Our products include fine woodworking, quilts, original paintings and sketches, art prints, crochet toys and hats, handmade jewelry, baskets, brooms, and many more high-quality, handmade items. The Gallery On Main is run and operated by the Amana Arts Guild, an arts organization that offers classes, events, and other avenues for cultural enrichment in the Amana area. We welcome visitors to our gallery to view and shop our wide selection. We also Read more...
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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...
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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...
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Think about it…Iowa City is a collection of curious communities, where a pie shake is a breakfast food, where a noisy library is a great place to learn and where creamed corn comes with a spoon. It’s is the place where culture is not just an attitude but is a way of life. It’s full of progressive, cultured and thoughtful people. Whether it is our many artistic performances, beautiful parks, locally sourced restaurants or Big Ten athletic events, we invite curious minds to see for themselves. Think Iowa City. Read more...
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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...
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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...
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Click Here to Book Your Stay. The Amana RV Park is a peaceful, scenic place for a getaway. Our 80-acre, full service, campground is located in the heart of the Amana Colonies just 1/2 mile from the village of Amana. Enjoy level campsites, full and partial hookups, showers, laundry, free Wi-Fi, a camp store and a four-vehicle sanitary station. The park offers over 450 RV sites as well as tent camping. Over 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space is available. The RV Park is open April – October with staff on duty year-round to help you plan your Read more...
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Koru Berry Farm and Special Events is located on 22 acres of Aronia berry farmland in Homestead Ia., just 3 miles from the Amana Colonies. Our Aronia bushes offer white flowers in spring and red/orange foliage in fall! A perfect backdrop for any special occasion. We offer what other wedding venues don’t. Freedom of choice! At Koru, you have the option to choose any caterer and bartending service. No choosing from a pre-set list. No hidden fees. No nonsense. Koru offers a large vaulted space with a modern industrial decor, yet neutral enough to welcome your special event theme. Read more...
