hether you are an antique lover, wine connoisseur or someone who simply enjoys browsing through shops filled with exquisitely hand crafted and unique items, you will find shopping in the Amanas a delightful experience. Nearly 60 different specialty stores are dotted throughout our villages...unique Christmas shops, needlework and quilt shops, many quality antique shops, heirloom furniture and clock shops, handcrafted ironwork and baskets, beautiful woolens from Iowa's only woolen mill, galleries and shops filled with treasures created by artisans dedicated to the tradition of quality. Yes, even Amana Refrigeration Products - founded in the Colonies in 1934 and still manufactured here today, are available.

If it's a shopping excursion you're after, consider a day in the Amanas combined with outlet shopping at nearby Tanger Outlet Center, just minutes away at I-80 Exit 220.

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Gifts & Collectibles


Ackerman Winery, Amana #17
www.ackermanwinery.com
319-622-3379

Take our self-guided tour and view the 14,000-gallon wine cellar. Sample 22 unique wines from Raspberry to reserve Merlot. Many quality gifts including wine racks and German steins.

Amana General Store, Amana #23
www.amanageneralstore.com
319-622-7650 or 800-418-8318

Amana's original store since 1858 features a wide variety of gifts, specialty foods, locally made wine, Amana food products, cookbooks, cards, and more.

Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse, Amana #55
www.amanameatshop.com
319-622-7586 or 800-373-6328
Since 1858! Home of famous Amana ® ham, bacon, steaks, or sausage and cheese. Sampling. Also jams and jellies and specialty foods from Europe. Free mail order catalog.

Ash Lynn Glitz, Amana #22
www.ashlynnglitz.com
ashlynn@inav.net
319-622-5115
A quaint shop on main street offering an extensive collection of sterling silver chains and Native American Turquoise. Experience our unique hunting memorabilia featuring Winchester, Colt, etc. Gifts and antiques.

The Christmas Room, Amana #26
www.christmasroom.com
319-622-3692 or 888-516-7769
Iowa's largest Christmas store featuring Dept. 56, Pipka, Byers Choice and Fontanini. Stop in and experience our 12 rooms of Christmas that feature a wide variety of holiday ornaments and decorations.

Colony Country Store & Candy Shoppe, Homestead #1
www.colonycountrystore.com
info@colonycountrystore.com
319-622-3197

Shop our Country Store for Rada knives, soy candles, Amana products, Iowa wine, gifts and more. Enjoy our Candy Shoppe with homemade fudge and caramels, nostalgic candy, chocolate and licorice.

Fern Hill Gifts and Quilts, South Amana #5
www.fernhill.net
fernhill@southslope.net
319-622-3627

Handmade Iowa quilts, antique quilts, fabric and Fern Hill original fabric, architectural antiques, antique furniture, artist bears, gifts, cards, home decorating, garden, florals, sweets and beverages. Three brimming floors! Open all year.

Grapevine Winery and Gift Shop, Amana #54
319-622-3698
Sample our specialty blends and other traditional fruit wines. We offer a wide selection of home decor, wine racks and accessories at great prices. Located just steps away from the Visitors Center.

High Amana General Store, High Amana #2
www.amanaheritage.org
319-622-3232
This 1858 sandstone general store looks very much as it did 100 years ago when it served village residents and traded with farmers living near High Amana. The Amana Heritage Society still operates this dry good store offering merchandise reminiscent of bygone days. Open 10-5 Monday - Saturday, noon -4 Sunday April - October.   Open Saturdays and Sundays only in March, November and December.

Kitchen Sink, Amana #41
kitchen@netins.net
319-622-3227

Located in an 1872 historic building. High quality gourmet kitchenware, linens, pot racks, crockery, cookware, gadgets, bakeware, decorative accessories, coffee, tea, spices, gourmet foods, local products. Open daily. Historic Loop.

Lehm Books & Gifts, Amana #35
www.lehmbooksandgifts.com
info@lehmbooksandgifts.com
319-622-6447 or 800-840-2387
Books and gifts for all ages. Dolls, tractor items, Jim Shore, scrapbooking items, puzzles, CDs, cards, holiday items and much more. Special orders welcomed. Open daily.

Little Amana General Store & Woolens, I-80 Amana Exit 225, Little Amana #2
http://www.amanacolonies.com/litgeneral
319-668-2744 or 888-613-5454
Old fashioned store setting features delicious Amana food products, gourmet foods, famous Amana blankets, apparel, swimwear and a large variety of gifts and collectibles. Open daily.

The Little Red Wagon...Kids' Stuff!, Amana #20
www.LittleRedWagonToys.com
319-622-3822
Unique toy store for all ages. Browse through our fun collection of nostalgic toys, as well as books, puzzles, games, and more. Located next to the Amana General Store.

Millstream Brewing Co., Amana #43
www.millstreambrewing.com
brewery@millstreambrewing.com
319-622-3672
Iowa's oldest microbrewery. Award-winning premium beers and famous Old Time Root Beer. Visit our hospitality room for samples. View the brewing and bottling process and enjoy our outdoor Biergarten. Open daily.

Old Wine Cellar Winery, Amana #19
319-622-3116
The Old Wine Cellar takes pride in their popular cranberry wine blends: Lover's, Autumn Blend, and American Pride. Taste and enjoy for yourself.

Red Geranium, Amana #27
319-622-3623

Come visit this enchanting shop featuring custom silk and fresh florals, Yankee candles, garden decor and other seasonally adjusted home decor ideas.

Schnitzelbank, Amana #42
kitchen@netins.net
319-622-3359

Toys, games, plush, puzzles, miniatures, collectibles, outdoor accessories, many German lines and products, Fenton glass, Steiff, jewelry, cards and home accessories. Open daily on Amana's Historic Loop.

Tower Haus Gifts, Amana #14
319-622-3888

The tower portion of this building was constructed around 1885. We opened as a gift shop in 1971. Come see our line of fine gifts for home and garden.

Village Winery and Gift Gallery, Amana #48
vwinery@netins.net
www.thevillagewinery.com
319-622-3448 or 800-731-7142

Sample wines produced in our cellar or browse through our gift shop which features a large selection of collectibles. Open daily.

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Specialty Shops


Ackerman Winery, Amana #17
www.ackermanwinery.com
319-622-3379

Take our self-guided tour and view the 14,000-gallon wine cellar. Sample 22 unique wines from Raspberry to reserve Merlot. Many quality gifts including wine racks and German steins.

Amana Coffee & Tea Co., Amana #23
www.AmanaCoffeeandTea.com
319-622-6598

Offering Amana's largest selection of whole bean coffee and loose tea. Samples available. Stroll through our fine selection of classic cottage and American country decor. Lower level, Amana General Store.

Amana Furniture Shop, Amana #49
www.amanafurniture.com
319-622-3291 or 800-247-5088
Amana Colonies original furniture shop. Handcrafters of solid walnut, oak and cherry furniture and clocks in traditional, original and custom designs. Iowa's largest clock shop! Showroom and workshop gallery open year-round.

Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse, Amana #55
www.amanameatshop.com
319-622-7586 or 800-373-6328
Since 1858! Home of famous Amana ® ham, bacon, steaks, or sausage and cheese. Sampling. Also jams and jellies and specialty foods from Europe. Free mail order catalog.

Amana Stone Hearth Bakery, Amana #32
319-622-7640
Fresh baked breads, pastries and cookies. Homemade jams, jellies, noodles, pies, sandwiches. Beverages available. Ice cream in the summer. Hot soups in the winter.  Seating in our quaint German loft. Open daily.

Amana Woolen Mill, Amana #45
www.amanawoolenmill.com
319-622-3432 or 800-222-6430
Visit Iowa's only woolen mill and see how famous Amana wool, cotton and acrylic blankets are made. Sweaters, apparel and personalized embroidery are also available. Bus/RV parking. Open daily.

Broom and Basket Shop, Amana #37
www.broomandbasket.com
319-622-3311
Brooms and baskets locally made in West Amana. Unique solid wood gift products made by Schanz Furniture in South Amana. Occasionally basketmaking demonstrated.

Broom and Basket Shop, West Amana #3
www.broomandbasket.com
319-622-3315
Watch broommaking and basketmaking when artisans are working. Closed Sundays and holidays. Next door to Philip Dickel Basket Museum Gallery - exhibit open Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The Chocolate Haus Dessert and Coffee Cafe, Amana #29
www.chocolatehaus.com
chocolatehaus@fmtcs.com
319-622-3025 or 877-622-3025
The only place in Amana that makes fudge, caramel and chocolates from scratch! Ice bream, smoothies, iced coffees, sugar-free chocolates, novelty candy, fun gifts. Come watch and "smell" the candy being made!

The Christmas Room, Amana #26
www.christmasroom.com
319-622-3692 or 888-516-7769
Iowa's largest Christmas store featuring Dept. 56, Pipka, Byers Choice and Fontanini. Stop in and experience our 12 rooms of Christmas that feature a wide variety of holiday ornaments and decorations.

Clothes Encounter, Amana #18
319-622-3648
Look and feel great wearing something special! A quaint boutique featuring women's collections of casual and contemporary clothing. Accessorize with our unique pieces of jewelry. Located inside the Ronneburg Restaurant.

Colony Candleworks, Amana #15
kitchen@netins.net
319-622-3879

Handcrafting candles in all colors, shapes, sizes and scents. Our accessories complement many types of home decor. In an original Amana building on Main Street. Open daily.

Colony Country Store & Candy Shoppe, Homestead #1
www.colonycountrystore.com
info@colonycountrystore.com
319-622-3197

Shop our Country Store for Rada knives, soy candles, Amana products, Iowa wine, gifts and more. Enjoy our Candy Shoppe with homemade fudge and caramels, nostalgic candy, chocolate and licorice.

Grapevine Winery and Gift Shop, Amana #54
319-622-3698
Sample our specialty blends and other traditional fruit wines. We offer a wide selection of home decor, wine racks and accessories at great prices. Located just steps away from the Visitors Center.

The Herb Lady & Co., Amana #31
319-622-3868
An eclectic experience. Culinary and medicinal herbs, over 60 teas, bath and body products, kitchen and tea gadgets, local artists, small antiques and much, much more.

Heritage Designs Needlework & Quilting Supplies, Amana #30
heritagedesigns@southslope.net
319-622-3887

3,000 fabrics from contemporary to traditional. Many original designs including patterns by a local artist/button maker. Dovo scissors and other unique accessories. Quilting, Cross-stitch, Hardanger, Tatting. Open daily.

Kitchen Sink, Amana #41
kitchen@netins.net
319-622-3227

Located in an 1872 historic building. High quality gourmet kitchenware, linens, pot racks, crockery, cookware, gadgets, bakeware, decorative accessories, coffee, tea, spices, gourmet foods, local products. Open daily. Historic Loop.

Krauss Furniture Shop, South Amana #7
www.kraussfurniture.com
319-622-3223, Fax: 319-622-6374
Family owned and operated since 1956. Handcrafted furniture and clocks. Walnut, cherry, and oak. Original, custom, and traditional designs. Open year round. Free shop tours weekdays.

Lehm Books & Gifts, Amana #35
www.lehmbooksandgifts.com
info@lehmbooksandgifts.com
319-622-6447 or 800-840-2387
Books and gifts for all ages. Dolls, tractor items, Jim Shore, scrapbooking items, puzzles, CDs, cards, holiday items and much more. Special orders welcomed. Open daily.

The Little Red Wagon...Kids' Stuff!, Amana #20
www.LittleRedWagonToys.com
319-622-3822
Unique toy store for all ages. Browse through our fun collection of nostalgic toys, as well as books, puzzles, games, and more. Located next to the Amana General Store.

Michele Maring Miller Studio & Gallery, West Amana #1
www.maringmillergallery.com
319-622-6330
Award-winning artist at work in her spacious and peaceful studio and gallery. Located in an 1871 sandstone church in the center of the village of West Amana. Small room of antiques.

Millstream Brewing Co., Amana #43
www.millstreambrewing.com
brewery@millstreambrewing.com
319-622-3672
Iowa's oldest microbrewery. Award-winning premium beers and famous Old Time Root Beer. Visit our hospitality room for samples. View the brewing and bottling process and enjoy our outdoor Biergarten. Open daily.

Old Wine Cellar Winery, Amana #19
319-622-3116
The Old Wine Cellar takes pride in their popular cranberry wine blends: Lover's, Autumn Blend, and American Pride. Taste and enjoy for yourself.

Olde World Lace Shoppe, Amana #24 
www.oldworldlace.com
laceshoppe@southslope.net
319-622-3097
European and domestic lace curtains, doilies, runners, tablecloths. Custom vertical wood and vinyl blinds. Take home a special family keepsake of Amana with an Olde Tyme photo. Open year round.

Red Geranium, Amana #27
319-622-3623

Come visit this enchanting shop featuring custom silk and fresh florals, Yankee candles, garden decor and other seasonally adjusted home decor ideas.

Schanz Furniture and Refinishing Shop, South Amana #6
www.SchanzFurniture.com
319-622-3529
Custom built furniture in your choice of woods: walnut, cherry and oak. Furniture on floor for sale. Furniture repaired and refinished plus chair caning and seat-weaving. Closed Sundays and holidays.

Schnitzelbank, Amana #42
kitchen@netins.net
319-622-3359

Toys, games, plush, puzzles, miniatures, collectibles, outdoor accessories, many German lines and products, Fenton glass, Steiff, jewelry, cards and home accessories. Open daily on Amana's Historic Loop.

Tanger Outlet Center, Williamsburg
www.tangeroutlet.com
319-668-2885 or 800-406-2887

At Tanger, every day is a sale day. Find the latest fashions, home furnishings and accessories at unbeatable prices. Buy direct from over 55 brand name stores. 

Troy Richard Thomas Art Gallery/Studio and B & B, Homestead #6
319-622-3078
1860s kitchen and garden setting for working artist Troy R. Thomas. Five rooms of original art! B & B suites also available.

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Antiques


Ash Lynn Glitz, Amana #22
www.ashlynnglitz.com
ashlynn@inav.net
319-622-5115
A quaint shop on main street offering an extensive collection of sterling silver chains and Native American Turquoise. Experience our unique hunting memorabilia featuring Winchester, Colt, etc. Gifts and antiques.

Ehrle Brothers Winery and Alma's Washhouse, Homestead #3
319-622-3241
Amana Colonies' original winery. Our gift shop features factory-direct pottery and assorted gifts. Open daily June through mid-October. Limited hours November through May.

Erenberger Antiques, Amana #53
319-622-3230

Primitive original surface furniture and small antique items displayed in a home that was built in 1856. A must see shop if you like country, primitives and Americana.

Fern Hill Gifts and Quilts, South Amana #5
www.fernhill.net
fernhill@southslope.net
319-622-3627

Handmade Iowa quilts, antique quilts, fabric and Fern Hill original fabric, architectural antiques, antique furniture, artist bears, gifts, cards, home decorating, garden, florals, sweets and beverages. Three brimming floors! Open all year.

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Fine Arts & Crafts


AJ's Copper Garden, Amana #46
www.AJsCopperGarden.com
tpatti@msn.com
319-622-6840
Come and watch the nationally recognized juried fine art award winners create whimsical metal garden sculptures by hand. Available exclusively at National Fine Art Shows and in their Amana studio.

Amana Arts Guild Center, High Amana #1
www.amanaartsguild.com
amanarts@juno.com
319-622-3678
Amana Colonies non-profit arts council offers workshops and classes for adults and children.  Sponsors art festival and shows. Gallery features hand-made folk arts by local artisans.

Amana Furniture Shop, Amana #49
www.amanafurniture.com
319-622-3291 or 800-247-5088
Amana Colonies original furniture shop. Handcrafters of solid walnut, oak and cherry furniture and clocks in traditional, original and custom designs. Iowa's largest clock shop! Showroom and workshop gallery open year-round.

Amana Woolen Mill, Amana #45
www.amanawoolenmill.com
319-622-3432 or 800-222-6430
Visit Iowa's only woolen mill and see how famous Amana wool, cotton and acrylic blankets are made. Sweaters, apparel and personalized embroidery are also available. Bus/RV parking. Open daily.

Broom and Basket Shop, Amana #37
www.broomandbasket.com
319-622-3311
Brooms and baskets locally made in West Amana. Unique solid wood gift products made by Schanz Furniture in South Amana. Occasionally basketmaking demonstrated.

Broom and Basket Shop, West Amana #3
www.broomandbasket.com
319-622-3315
Watch broommaking and basketmaking when artisans are working. Closed Sundays and holidays. Next door to Philip Dickel Basket Museum Gallery - exhibit open Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Colony Candleworks, Amana #15
kitchen@netins.net
319-622-3879

Handcrafting candles in all colors, shapes, sizes and scents. Our accessories complement many types of home decor. In an original Amana building on Main Street. Open daily.

Creative Colony, Amana #34
319-622-3753
Exclusively handcrafted gifts by Iowa Artisans. Main Street in Amana. Open daily March through December; open Friday through Monday in January and February.

Custom Cutlery & Ironworks, Amana #47
sales@customcutlery.com
319-622-3482

Quality ironwork hand forged on site. Home accessories. Handcrafted knives for kitchen and sport. Industrial Machine Shop Museum. Open year round.

Heritage Designs Needlework & Quilting Supplies, Amana #30
heritagedesigns@southslope.net
319-622-3887

3,000 fabrics from contemporary to traditional. Many original designs including patterns by a local artist/button maker. Dovo scissors and other unique accessories. Quilting, Cross-stitch, Hardanger, Tatting. Open daily.

Krauss Furniture Shop, South Amana #7
www.kraussfurniture.com
319-622-3223, Fax: 319-622-6374
Family owned and operated since 1956. Handcrafted furniture and clocks. Walnut, cherry, and oak. Original, custom, and traditional designs. Open year round. Free shop tours weekdays.

Michele Maring Miller Studio & Gallery, West Amana #1
www.maringmillergallery.com
319-622-6330
Award-winning artist at work in her spacious and peaceful studio and gallery. Located in an 1871 sandstone church in the center of the village of West Amana. Small room of antiques.

Powder House, Amana #13
319-622-3100
Free samples, windmill on top; Come on in, it's a woodcraft shop.

Schanz Furniture and Refinishing Shop, South Amana #6
www.SchanzFurniture.com
319-622-3529
Custom built furniture in your choice of woods: walnut, cherry and oak. Furniture on floor for sale. Furniture repaired and refinished plus chair caning and seat-weaving. Closed Sundays and holidays.

Troy Richard Thomas Art Gallery/Studio and B & B, Homestead #6
319-622-3078
1860s kitchen and garden setting for working artist Troy R. Thomas. Five rooms of original art! B & B suites also available.

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Convenience Stores


Amana Handimart, Amana #5
www.handimart.com
319-622-3270

Phillips 66 gasoline, Krispy Kreme donuts, groceries, snacks, cold beer and pop, fresh ground coffee, cappuccino, lottery, Nordy's Subs and Salads, Visa, Mastercard, Phillips 66 credit cards accepted.  6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. daily.

Little Amana Handimart, I-80 Amana Exit 225, Little Amana #3
www.handimart.com
319-668-2868
Phillips 66 gasoline, Krispy Kreme donuts, groceries, snacks, cold beer and pop, fresh ground coffee, cappuccino, lottery, Visa, Mastercard, Phillips 66 credit cards accepted.  6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily.
6 a.m. 10 p.m. daily.

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