Highlights of Iowa's Amana Colonies

In the green east-central Iowa River Valley along Interstate-80 (100 miles east of Des Moines), the seven Amana Colonies have clung to their roots with German steadfastness since 1855. Almost half the residents are descendants of the original German colonists; inns, restaurants and shops draw heavily on traditional foods and handicrafts.

Click ahead to learn about some of our favorite attractions in the Amana Colonies. 

Amana Colonies Convention and Visitors Bureau