Down the streets of South Amana, the spring flowers begin to blossom and open up. Mirroring local shops like Fern Hill Gifts & Quilts, where the "open" sign once again sits perched outside. "We could ...

If you've heard of Iowa's Amana Colonies, you've probably always wanted to go. However, you’ve probably noticed it's a bit out in the boonies. Its location, more than 20 miles from either Cedar Rapids ...

The Amana Colonies, seven villages in Iowa, were founded by German settlers in 1855 seeking religious freedom and economic opportunity. Today, the Amana Colonies are a popular tourist destination, ...

Something very old in the Amana Colonies will soon be new again with a groundbreaking on Wednesday for a boutique hotel and events center. The $15-million project, called Hotel Millwright, will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AMANA — Aaron Cronbaugh stood near the entrance of his business in Amana, formerly two homes that have been transformed into an ...

Jeff Popenhagen wants those who come to the Amana Colonies to stay longer, and he's pretty confident Hotel Millwright is exactly the way to do it. "We used a preservation strategy many historic ...

The Amana Colonies, long known for family-style meals and Oktoberfest, is planning an agritourism venue that could include pick-your-own produce, tree houses, corncrib slides and a beer garden. “We ...

Iowa is full of scenic views between the beauty of the Mississippi River and the treasures found among the bluffs nearby or the stunning architecture of the Iowa State Capitol. Discover enchanting ...

AMANA - For many years in the mid-20th century, the Amana Colonies were the No. 1 tourism destination in Iowa. Visitors came to the rolling farmland and villages in Iowa County to eat German food, ...

Traffic usually picks up in the Amana Colonies this week. But the main drag through town — the one that runs past the antique shops, art galleries, wineries and restaurants where visitors come for ...

Iowa’s Amana Colonies are not Amish! Come meet the past while enjoying right now. Iowa’s Amana Colonies lived communally until 1932. Today their innovative past and welcoming hospitality draw visitors ...