A lovely quiet oasis of creativity spread among seven historic villages just off Interstate 80 in southern Iowa, home of Amana appliances, Amana Woolen Mills and Amana Furniture, where you can lose yourself for a few days surrounded with handmade quilts, preserves, broomsticks and out-of-this-world German home cooking.
Stay at - Clarion Inn Amana Colonies, Williamsburg (on I-80)
Zuber's Homestead Hotel, Homestead
Go shopping - in the villages of the Amana Colonies
Tanger Outlet Mall on I-80
Eat at - The Ronneburg
The Ox Yoke Inn
Take side trips to - Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Kalona Historic Village
Nauvoo, Illinois
Be sure to visit - the many arts and crafts studios in the villages. The Clarion Amana Colonies has an indoor waterpark if you are bringing children.
Best time of year to go - June through September
Best things to buy - Amana woolens, furniture, clocks, crafts, quilts, antiques, wine, preserves
Best indulgence - dinner at The Ronneburg with a glass of German white wine after a day of sightseeing
Fly into - Cedar Rapids, Iowa (CID)
Transportation - A car is a necessity; rent one unless you are bringing your own.
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