Gemuetlichkeit
Gemuetlichkeit What does it mean exactly? It’s a difficult word to pronounce and it can’t be translated from German to English in just one word,…
It’s the local people that can always tell you the best things to see and do. We’ve asked several for their advice on a variety of different topics. You’ll find their suggestions and tips here.
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…
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…
Tinsmith and Metal Work
Tinsmith and Metal Work An Amana tradition from the start Metalwork has been taking place in the Colonies from the beginning. These artisans are keeping…
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…
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…
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…
Foodies
Foodies Here’s something you can sink your teeth into Wikipedia defines Foodies as a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food and…
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…
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…
Historic Communal Dinners
Historic Communal Dinners Taste and experience our history To efficiently feed the population of the seven villages it was decided that meals would be made…
Story of the Amana Woolen Mill
Story of the Amana Woolen Mill Weaving a connection from Germany to Amana One of the mainstays of communal Amana was the 2 woolen mills,…
Woodworking + Furniture Making
Woodworking + Furniture Making Woodworking from Amana Craftspeople with Over a Century of Tradition From the village cabinet maker to the furniture maker to the…
Winter Events for Everyone
Winter Events for Everyone The season begins with a magical event There are few sights prettier than a freshly fallen snow in the Amana Colonies. …
Venues for Large Groups and Rallies
Venues for Large Groups and Rallies The Colonies offer more than just a space Amana RV Park Look into the field north of highway 220…
One Original Bakery Still Survives
One Original Bakery Still Survives Carrying on a century old tradition During our communal era, each Amana village had a bakery that would supply bread…
Made in the Amana Colonies
Made in the Amana Colonies Handcrafted excellence It is amazing how much is made in these seven small villages of around 1,500 people. That shouldn’t…
General Stores – Anything but General
General Stores – Anything but General Bringing the world to the Colonies During our communal era (1855-1932) each village had a general store. They supplied…
Fall Events + Festivals to Experience
Fall Events + Festivals to Experience Autumn in Amana, you’ll remember it for a long time to come Autumn is a special time of year…
Experience a Vintner Dinner
Experience a Vintner Dinner A themed five-course meal with wine pairings When you think of the Amana Colonies, food might be one of the first…
Common Wildlife in Amana
Common Wildlife in Amana Tremendous bird watching Do you remember the old TV show the Wild Kingdom? They would feature different wildlife in each episode. …
Classic Amana Family Style
Classic Amana Family Style An Amana Colonies Tradition Family Style dining is an Amana tradition and while these restaurants also serve delicious plated meals it’s…
