Amana colonies

Spend a day browsing the shops in Amana, Iowa to enjoy the best of the Hawkeye State. Treat yourself or splurge on a friend for a one-of-a-kind day.

See our recommendations for how to spend two days in Iowa's historic Amana Colonies, including ideas for shopping for handmade items, dining on German specialties and staying in a boutique hotel.

For my husband Keith, the Amana Colonies is Christmas rolled up in a big stocking! We traveled to the Colonies the first weekend…

If you happen to be in Iowa, well Eastern Iowa, I highly recommend a day trip to the Amana Colonies Iowa! You will love this little slice of Germany!

Our visit to the Amana Colonies, in Iowa was a chance to slow down and enjoy a simpler pace. Like many of you, our lives can become so hectic with all of the commitments, that we almost forget how to relax. Our morning drive began with rush hour traffic, but before long we found ourselves cruising […]

Resources, guides, and content for moms and parents in Des Moines Iowa written by Des Moines Moms.

Explore the capital city of Des Moines and discover other reasons to explore the Hawkeye State, including Dubuque's National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Decorah's Norwegian heritage, the rolling Loess Hills, and the dramatic limestone formations of Maquoketa Caves State Park.

Amana Church photo

Destination of the Week: Amana Colonies Area, IA Pioneer Heritage Museum http://iagenweb.org/iowa/research/ICHS.htm