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Amana Colonies in Amana, Iowa | Tourism
Amana, East Amana, High Amana, Middle Amana, South Amana, West Amana, and Homestead.
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    MENUMENU
    • Festivals
          • Winterfest
          • Maifest
          • 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
              • Kinderfest
              • 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

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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.

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              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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      • Surrounding Area
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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

kids activities

Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt at Ackerman Winery

By Fireside WinerySeptember 22, 2024

Join us at Ackerman Winery for some good old-fashioned family FUN! It’s the kickoff of the holiday season!Starting November 29, we will be bringing back our very popular Nutcracker Scavenger…

KID’S BUTTERFLY CRAFT AT ACKERMAN WINERY

By Fireside WineryApril 20, 2024

Join us July 13th for Kid’s Butterfly Craft! Bring your little artist to Ackerman Winery anytime between 11-4 to make their own flying butterfly. Comes with kid’s snack and soft…

YOUTH PERFORMANCE OF JOHNNY & ME AT THE AMANA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

By Deb KennedyMarch 22, 2024

The Amana Youth Theatre Campers (ages 7 and up) have been working with theatrical professionals for 5 days, and now they are ready to perform – for YOU! Join us…

32nd Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering O’ Celts

By Laura Sue WoodsFebruary 5, 2024

Join us in the Middle Amana Community Park for our 31st Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering o’Celts! We’re bringing together over 55 merchants from around the US featuring many…

PAINT YOUR OWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE AT ACKERMAN WINERY

By Fireside WineryOctober 17, 2023

Join us December 9th at Ackerman Winery for some family fun. Take a break from all the holiday shopping, and get into the holiday spirit by painting your own GINGERBREAD…

NUTCRACKER SCAVENGER HUNT AT ACKERMAN WINERY

By Fireside WineryOctober 17, 2023

Join us at Ackerman Winery for some good old fashioned family FUN! November 24 – December 23, we will be having a Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt. Find 18 of the 36…

PUMPKINFEST FUN AT ACKERMAN WINERY

By Fireside WineryAugust 20, 2023

There’s a chill in the air, and it’s time for all things PUMPKIN, so join us October 21-22 for PUMPKINFEST at Ackerman Winery! All weekend long, we will be featuring…

PAINT-A-GNOME AT ACKERMAN WINERY

By Fireside WineryJune 25, 2023

August 13th at 2pm, join us for our PAINT-A-GNOME painting class! Choose your colors and paint your own ceramic gnome. All supplies included. $15 TICKET LINK  

KINDERFEST FUN AT ACKERMAN WINERY

By Fireside WineryJune 2, 2023

July 8th is Kinderfest in Amana, which is a day dedicated to kids and families! Here at Ackerman Winery, we will be featuring fun things to do for kids of…

PAINT-A-GNOME AT ACKERMAN WINERY

By Fireside WineryJune 2, 2023

July 8th, at 10:30 am, join us for our PAINT-A-GNOME painting class! Choose your colors and paint your own ceramic gnome. All supplies included. $15 We will also have Kiddie…

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