A German Town in Iowa 🇩🇪

📍 Amana Colonies Address: 622 46th Ave, Amana, IA 52203, USA It’s just a 40-minute drive from Iowa City to this charming German-style town—definitely worth a visit for a day trip! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📝 Must-Do Tips First: Head to the visitor center first to grab a town map—super helpful for navigating all the cute spots! 🗺️ Explore the unique shops: Most stores here are converted from old houses, but inside, you’ll find tons of treasures! They’re packed with delicate European-style goods, so take your time browsing. Highly recommend: International Christmas Market 🎄! This shop has all kinds of themed items, plus authentic German specialty foods and cookbooks. My friend and I spent a whole 2 hours here—it’s way bigger than it looks! 🍴 Food & Drinks to Try: Ronneburg Restaurant: We had their beef lunch here… and it was surprisingly tangy! 😂 The beef was tender and fall-off-the-bone, but the tanginess (probably from marination) was really strong—fair warning if you don’t love sour flavors! Also, keep an eye out for fun town events hosted here sometimes. Millstream Brau Haus: A pretty big local brewery where you can order both food and drinks. Perfect for grabbing a casual bite or a beer after exploring! 🍻 🚗 Practical Info: Parking: Just park at the Amana Colonies Visitor Center—it’s convenient and hassle-free! 🅿️ ❌ Skip This: The “Lily Pond” is just a tiny, unimpressive pond. Save your time—there’s nothing interesting to see there! #MyStudyAbroadLife #Iowa #WeekendVibes #SmallTownUSA