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Amana Colonies in Amana, Iowa | Tourism
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    MENUMENU
    • Festivals
          • Winterfest
          • Maifest
          • Amana Colonies Wurst Festival
          • Oktoberfest
          • Tannenbaum Forest
          • Prelude to Christmas

          • CELEBRATE WITH US.

            In the Amana Colonies, we have a celebration for every season. Come join us and feel the warmth of our hospitality.
    • Things to Do
      • Events
            • Event Calendar
            • Special Events
              • Renaissance Festival
              • Festival of the Arts
              • Fresh Paint (Plein Air)
              • Model A Day
            • Themed Weekends
              • Romance Weekend
              • Amana Colonies Wedding Showcase
              • Colonies in Bloom – Gardens of the Amana Colonies
              • Kinder Day
              • Apfel Day
              • Girls Getaway Weekend
              • Arts & Antiques Weekend
              • BRIC
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      • Colony Tours
            • Walking Tour
            • Van Tours

      • Live Music

      • Live Theater

      • Recreation + Outdoors
            • Golf
            • Amana Nature Trail
            • Amana Trail
            • Bird Watching
            • Kolonieweg Trail & Lily Lake
            • Gravel Biking

            • STEP INTO NATURE.

              Discover the beautiful land here in the Amana Colonies. Bike trails, nature trails, and golf are waiting for you to enjoy.
      • Culture + History
            • Museums
            • Historic Culture Attractions / Businesses

            • A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER.

              You’ll discover that our history and culture has its roots in Germany but living in America as a communal society has made it very unique.
      • Art in the Colonies
            • Art Galleries
            • Arts Guild
            • Crafts + Hobby Art
            • Local Craftsmen

            • THE ART OF THE COLONIES.

              Once discouraged by the elders, art flourishes in the Amana Colonies in a variety of forms.
      • Itineraries
            • Itineraries
              • Family Fun
              • Shopping Extravaganza
              • Explore Art in Amana
              • Girl Time
              • History Buff
              • Foodies
              • The Great Outdoors
              • Date Night / Day

            • DISCOVER WHAT INTERESTS YOU.

              To get the most out of your visit our tours and suggest itineraries should help. Let’s find what your interested in.
    • Places to Stay
      • Hotels + Inns

            • A GREAT NIGHT’S SLEEP

              Some things you will notice about an overnight in the Colonies; the stars, the fireflies, and the peaceful rest.

              You’ll have a wide selection of accommodations from quaint B&Bs to Country Inns to conveniently located motels. We even have a RV Park and campsite that can host a large rally.


            • Pets

              Handicap Accessible

              Pool
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      • Bed + Breakfasts
      • RV Park + Campgrounds
      • Weddings + Group Meetings
    • Places to Eat + Drink
      • Eat
            • Restaurants
            • Food Shops
            • Places to Sample
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            • WE HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY.

              The Amana Colonies are famous for our foods. Our restaurant have their roots in the old communal kitchen and our food shops have a rich heritage of high quality products.

            • Wifi

              Outdoor Seating

              Live Music
      • Drink
            • Coffee Shops
            • Wine + Wineries
            • Beer
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            • PROSIT!!

              Our German heritage is never more evident than in our beer and wine, a tradition that our ancestors brought over from Germany.

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              Outdoor Seating

              Live Music
    • Places to Shop
      • Food Shops

            • SMALL + ECLECTIC

              You won’t find mall stores in the Colonies. Our stores are small and offer items that are both locally made and from far off places.
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      • Antiquing in Amana
      • Locally Made Goods
      • Quilting + Needlework
      • Furniture + Home
      • Women’s Fashion
    • Info for Visitors
      • Visitors Guide

            • HAVE A QUESTION?
              CALL OR EMAIL US.

              Please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help you make your visit to the Amana Colonies a memorable experience.

              Our staff at the Visitor Center can answer all of your questions. Send us an e-mail or call during our business hours.

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      • Tips from Locals

            • INSIDER’S ADVICE

              There’s nothing like getting the inside scoop on the best things to see, do or eat when you’re on vacation.

              We’ve asked our local residents to offer some suggests for both first time visitors and our friends that come often.

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      • History of the Seven Villages
      • Weddings + Group Meetings
      • Surrounding Area
      • Contact Us
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    MENUMENU
    • Festivals
    • Things to Do
      • Events
        • Calendar of Events
        • Themed Weekends
        • Special Events
      • Colony Tours
        • Walking Tour
        • Van Tours
      • Live Music
      • Live Theater
      • Culture + History
      • Recreation + Outdoors
      • Art in the Colonies
      • Itineraries
    • Places to Stay
      • Hotels + Inns
      • Bed + Breakfasts
      • RV Park + Campgrounds
      • Weddings + Group Meetings
    • Places to Eat + Drink
      • Restaurants
      • Food Shops
      • Places to Sample
      • Coffee Shops
      • Wine + Wineries
      • Beer
    • Places to Shop
      • Food Shops
      • Sample + Taste
      • Antiquing in Amana
      • Locally Made Goods
      • Quilting + Needlework
      • Crafts + Hobby Art
      • Furniture + Home
      • Women’s Fashion
    • Info for Visitors
      • Visitors Guide
      • Tips from Locals
      • History of the Seven Villages
      • Weddings + Group Meetings
      • Surrounding Area
      • Contact Us

History

Friends enjoying a glass stein of beer at Oktoberfest in Amana Colonies, Iowa

Gemuetlichkeit

Family, History, Tips from LocalsBy Laura EngelApril 5, 2019

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, so what is it? Gemuetlichkeit…

History Buff

History, Itineraries, Tips from LocalsBy Laura EngelFebruary 6, 2019

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 Amana Heritage Society’s Museum.  Make…

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