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Before you go
Your trip to Amana.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Amana – Iowa Destination Dubuque and eastern Iowa about 165 km from Des Moines
How to get there
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The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) Cedar Rapids · 30 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids is about 30 km away. By car, Amana is about 160 km from Des Moines via I-80 and about 150 km from Dubuque. There is no public transport between the villages.
How many days
One day lets you see the museum, Middle Amana and Amana’s workshops. With two days, you can visit all seven villages and the Lily Lake trail.
When to go
From April to October, when the museums are open every day. In October, the German-style harvest festival draws many visitors. From November to March, the museums are open only some days or are closed.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The seven villages are a few kilometers apart and there is no public transportation.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Amana
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Morning
Museum
Start at the Amana Heritage Museum and watch the film about the community.
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Afternoon
Middle Amana and workshops
Visit Middle Amana’s communal kitchen and then return to Amana’s workshops and bakeries.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What are the Amana Colonies?
Seven villages in eastern Iowa founded in 1855 by a religious community from Germany that lived communally until 1932. They are a National Historic Landmark.
How far is it from Cedar Rapids to the Amana Colonies?
About 30 km, roughly a 25-minute drive.
What to eat in the Amana Colonies?
Restaurants serve hearty German-style meals with meats, sauerkraut and pies, and the bakeries sell breads and pastries. There are also wineries and a brewery.
What time zone is Amana in?
Amana follows Central Time: UTC-6 in winter and UTC-5 in daylight saving time, which runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.