The Amana Colonies

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622 46th Avenue
Amana, IA 52203
Phone: (319) 622-7622
Phone: 800-579-2294
www.amanacolonies.com

The Amana Colonies are a group of settlements created by radical German Pietists in Iowa, USA, comprising seven villages. Calling themselves the Ebenezer Society or the Community of True Inspiration, they established a socialistic communal utopian society in 1855, which lasted until the 1930's, when the communal lifestyle was abandoned.

The most widely known business that emerged from the Amana Society is Amana Refrigeration, Inc., a major manufacturer of household appliances.

The colonies as a whole have been listed as a National Historic Landmark since 1965.

The colonies now are one of Iowa’s top visitor attractions. They are located just 19 miles southwest of Cedar Rapids via U.S. Highway 151. Tour the museums, furniture and clock making shops, wineries, bakeries and woolen mill. Call for a schedule (800-352-6262) and catch an Old Creamery Theatre production. Stop at the Amana Visitor Center for information on the National Historic Landmark and their festivals. RW3