Amana

The Pietists, a German religious movement, purchased 5,000 acres near Buffalo, New York, in the 18th century.  Needing more land for their growing community, they purchased land in Iowa, moved the community there, and established seven villages.

 

The last community to be incorporated was Homestead, which provided the communities with access to the railroad. There is no platform for arriving or departing passengers, as only freight trains use the tracks today – at least the ticket agent stays cool with his air conditioner.

 

 

 

 

No date was provided for Iowa’s oldest microbrewery – when you are sitting in 85 degree weather with a shaded table, enjoying a cold brew, does the date really matter?

Here you will find award-winning premium beers and their famous Old Time Root Beer.  You can view the brewing and bottling process, enjoy samples, and visit their outdoor beer garden.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Amana Furniture & Clock Shop is the colony’s original furniture shop.  Handcrafters of furniture and clocks in traditional, original, and custom design.  Having the largest clock shop in Iowa, the showroom and workshop gallery are open year-round.

Amana Woolen Mill – Iowa’s only operating woolen mill, and view how they make the Amana wool and cotton blankets from throw to king size.

Personalize any blanket with in-house embroidery.

 

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