In the Midwest state of Iowa, not far from the Mississippi River, there's a cluster of seven villages where, six days a week, buses from several states unload tourists. The settlements are what ...

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, ...

This is Grant Wood country. This is the valley of the Iowa River, and these are the hills that inspire in the soft light of morning and amaze as the afternoon sunlight deepens their richness. “Right ...

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 ...

No one does the holiday season quite like the Amana Colonies. With all the old world brick and wood buildings adorned with wreaths and ribbons, the streets lined with lumineer lights and dozens of ...

AMANA, Iowa (KCRG) - People in Amana are working to bring a family-friendly park to the main village that would reflect the history and roots of the Amana Colonies. In a press release, leaders with ...

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 ...

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AMANA COLONIES — How many times have you said you were going to the Amanas, or the Amana Colonies? But did you really mean Amanas plural, or were you just going to the main colony that draws in ...

People visiting the Amana Colonies will come across many familiar products, from furniture to woolen goods.But another item that's remained popular for many decades is Amana's wines, including those ...