Amana Colonies Visitors Center
Amana Colonies Visitors Center
4.6
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The seven villages that make up the Amana Colonies are a collection of picturesque buildings, inspiring landscapes, and welcoming people. Start at the Amana Colonies Visitor Center to get the information you need to make the most of your stay.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Sandy869296
Lostant, IL35 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Upon visiting the Amana Colonies I saw a van tour. Alot of the sights were closed to the general public but could be accessed with the van tour. The tour was $20 and was an 2.5 hours long. The tour guide was a life long resident as well as her family. It was so informative and interesting. I would have never learned as much about the colonies from just walking around. The ladies at the visitor center seemed to really like talking with the public and sharing this piece of history.
Written August 13, 2021
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NPSeaker
Albany, NY395 contributions
Aug 2022
I called about a Village Van tour and Mary Lou explained there were no other people for this date & time, but she could take down my name in case someone signed up. Sure enough, they did so she called me and also explained the tour guide could pick us up at the Amana Colonies RV park. The guide was Tom, and he was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. We would never have learned so much by driving around ourselves.
Written August 15, 2022
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Terry W
Chicago, Illinois258 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
We enjoyed the van tour which leaves from the Visitors Center. Our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly and personable. We learned so much from him and traveled to 6 of the 7 villages, with a great stop in each of the 6. We highly recommend the tour! Absolutely worth the $25 price.
Written October 26, 2024
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traveltheworld012
Rochester, MN17,435 contributions
Mar 2020
We were there in on a Thursday in March, 2020, and the sign on the door, said "open by chance". No chance because the door was locked. We went to other places and walked around. We had parked in the Visitor Center parking lot, so when returning to the car, I tried the door again and it was open. We walked inside, but there did not appear to be anyone there. I understand that people come here for information and maybe signing up for tours or getting tickets.. and so on. We just wanted general info. This building is a former granary/corn crib and they did a nice job in making it into a nice airy place. Since we found no one to talk to, I decided to walk up the stairs to see what was up there. On the second floor, there was another set of stairs leading up to a door. When I opened the door, it went up another short flight of stairs. I was now in the very top roof line of the building and it was totally unrestored with pigeon and bat droppings about. Upon coming back down I was greeted by a guy running the place. He made me feel a bit like I was an invader. So I departed quickly.
Written March 15, 2020
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Amy G.
Maple Grove, MN6 contributions
Feb 2020
We visited the Amana colonies in early February. It was not exceptionally cold and there was a light flurry falling, adding to the quaint atmosphere. However, likely since it was winter time, main street Amana was virtually deserted. Even more disappointing was the fact that most stores had gone the route of selling tourist trap wares instead of primarily home made goods from local artisans. The exceptions to this were 1. the Amana Woolen Mill store, which sold wool and cotton blankets and other goods made in Amana, and 2. Heritage Designs Quilting and Needlework, which had hundreds of locally made quilts both on display and for sale.
Perhaps in the summer the atmosphere is more lively and would have more local artisans, but a winter visit was disappointing.
Perhaps in the summer the atmosphere is more lively and would have more local artisans, but a winter visit was disappointing.
Written February 9, 2020
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Lou P
Kansas City, KS355 contributions
Aug 2021
We stopped here to get information about doing a self-guided tour of the colony. I had been told that they had no guided tours being given that day, when I called earlier in the month. When we got there, they actually had a tour, but our itinerary didn't leave time for it. We were told what to visit and given a map, that helped.
Written August 27, 2021
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Anonymous855
Trabuco Canyon, California1,810 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
We stopped here first and appreciated the input from the person working the desk. Cute coffee area with tables & chairs along with clean, easy restrooms. Displays were fun to peruse as well. Good stop!
Written September 30, 2024
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BuckskinMN
Garfield, MN91 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We took the 2+ hour van tour from the visitor center. It was well worth the $25 pp. Tom was an excellent guide who spoke with a clear voice. (I could hear everything he said WITHOUT my hearing aids.) Without having taken this tour, I don't think I ever would have understood the Amana colony and Amana society and their religious beliefs. The time flew by while taking the tour. I would repeat.
Written October 14, 2023
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MstqMI
Manistique1,301 contributions
Aug 2021
The visitor's center was the first place we stopped after getting settled in our hotel. The woman working there was very pleasant and helpful. She gave us a map and showed us places on it. We were late for that day's tour and planned to leave the next morning so we didn't do a tour at all.
Written August 16, 2021
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Cello12345
Urbana, IL816 contributions
Oct 2021
We spend a half day in the Amana Colonies, stopping by the Visitor Center first. We were glad we did - staff supplied a map and talked about some of the highlights of the area, so that we could focus our energies. We actually did a bit of a walking tour around the area of the visitor center, seeing some of the shops and landmarks that had been mentioned.
Written October 9, 2021
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Ox Yoke and Ronnenbergs are booked for thanksgiving. Anything similar in nearby towns??
Written November 14, 2018
Yes please, how often do they run the tours?
Written September 18, 2016
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