Top Things to do in Amana
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Amana, Iowa (IA)
Discover the best top things to do in Amana, United States including A J's Copper Garden, Good Quilts and Great Gardens, Amana Furniture & Clock Shop, Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse, Amana General Store, White Cross Cellars, Ackerman Winery, Little Red Wagon Toy Store, Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark, Amana Woolen Mill.
Restaurants in Amana
1. A J's Copper Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
At AJ's we make thousands of copper garden art sculptures every year. Each one is an amazing metal sculpture that will look wonderful for years in your garden or even in the home. Come on by, even just to look at all the amazingly different sculptures to come out each day.
Reviewed By mkmteach1
I was in awe at the brilliant colors if the handcrafted items I the store. Everywhere you look there are beautiful creations that would make your garden area look like an enchanted place to be.
2. Good Quilts and Great Gardens
3. Amana Furniture & Clock Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Amana's original furniture shop! Proudly handcrafting solid Walnut, Cherry, and Oak furniture, clocks, and gift items. Featuring traditional Amana designs alongside many new original designs. Custom work is welcome and encouraged...bring us your plans and let us bring them to life. Also featuring many locally made gift items. We offer Iowa's largest clock selection with over 100 clocks on display including Amana handcrafted clocks along with Howard Miller and Rhythm clocks. Other great American furniture builders are also featured in our showroom including leather furniture from Bradington-Young, glider rockers from Newport Rockers, and many others. Enjoy our workshop viewing gallery and learn more about handcrafting authentic Amana Furniture while watching our craftsmen work.
Reviewed By ShellyE822 - Oquawka, United States
Great store with very high quality furniture! Friendly staff is very helpful. Love that you can see the workshop where the furniture is made. Highly recommend this store.
4. Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Smoke shop famous for its smoked meat specialties.
Reviewed By stutzmes - Urbandale, United States
This is a meat shop not a restaurant. We always stop here for meat supplies when passing thru the Amanq area. The German style stone ground mustard and smoked bacon are a must. We stock up with several jars of mustard and at least 4 packages of the maple smoked bacon. This bacon is lower in sodium than most advertised lower in sodium bacon from the grocery stores. I have to watch my sodium in take and will grill the 4 packages on the grill and freeze it for future use. They always have food samples available.
5. Amana General Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
This general store has been in business since 1858.
Reviewed By bettyg141 - Ames, United States
TAFFY, my friend was talking to us about getting her new supply of it; so I bought 2 flavors also; yummy!! Christmas area was so packed, it was hard to move around since it was overload to our minds where we couldn't see everything since it was crowded. Would be wonderful some day if they could put an elevator in for those of us that are handicapped and can't walk up/down their stairs to see everything down there too. Their women's bathroom sink was leaking; water all over the floor by sink only; not by stools. I informed cashiers of this. I asked them to put a sign on the door about WET FLOOR; be careful. Instead they put an OUT OF ORDER sign on door. I asked why; we DON'T have a sign that says that!! Then make one so folks can use the public restroom since there aren't that many places allowing public to use their restrooms ok ;) Thanks for your consideration. Aisles are very narrow and with the HUGE weekend crowds, very hard to get around. So be prepared for that if you are a senior.
6. White Cross Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By miloraj - Waverly, United States
Stopped at White Cross on our wine tour. Knowledgeable about wines and very helpful. Also worked with Ox Yoke Inn restaurant for a special meal! Lots of entertainment during the meal as well as perfect wine pairings. Had us trying different wines than we normally would! Thanks for lots of information and delicious wines!
7. Ackerman Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By 446lindam - Waterloo, United States
This store doesn't just have wine. It has lots of cheeses and also gifts. I'd recommend for anybody to browse in this store.
8. Little Red Wagon Toy Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By GRC761 - Monroe, United States
I have found toys here that I have seen in no other stores. Even toys popular in the 60s and 70s. Like a blast from the past and also of course newer style toys.
9. Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 324 reviews
The history of Amana Colonies, a National Historic Landmark and one of America’s longest-lived communal societies, begins in 1714 in the villages of Germany and continues today on the Iowa prairie. Amana Colonies Today Today the seven villages of the Amana Colonies represent an American dream come true; a thriving community founded by religious faith and community spirit. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965, the Amana Colonies attract hundreds of thousands of visitors annually all of whom come to see and enjoy a place where the past is cherished and where hospitality is a way of life. Evocative of another age, the streets of the Amana Colonies with their historic brick, stone and clapboard homes, their flower and vegetable gardens, their lanterns and walkways recall Amana yesterday. But a vibrant community, celebrating both its past and its future, is here today for you to experience.
Reviewed By timothywM6853IH
Interesting place to visit, unique story with really friendly people. THE VILLAGE TOUR from the Visitor center is a must.
10. Amana Woolen Mill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 189 reviews
Iowa's only operating woolen mill.
Reviewed By WowieS - Iowa, United States
Stunning talent goes into creating the beautiful items available at the Woolen Mill. We just wanted to buy it all. :) We settled on a couple of items and were treated graciously upon checkout. Positive experience overall!
