ZUBER’S HOMESTEAD HOTEL
Things to do in the Amana Colonies
HOMESTEAD, IOWA
There’s always something to do in the Amana Colonies! Whether you’re here for a festival or just to relax, learn more about the area and plan your visit. Before you book your stay, check out our specials & deals on hotel rates!
The Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB) provides a wealth of information to help you during your stay, including:
Zuber’s Homestead Hotel is conveniently located near many attractions…
Antique shopping, fine dining, live theatre, historical interests, museums, wineries, meat whops, Millstream Brewing Company, furniture factories, broom and basket shops, picnic areas, artist galleries and tours, clothing boutiques, gift shops, bakeries, and chocolate shops.
For our guests who enjoy nature and recreation…
Bike trails, bird watching, cross-country skiing at golf course, golfing, hiking the Amana Nature Trail or Bike Trail, hunting, swimming at community indoor pool, tennis courts, community playground, watching the lotus lilies in full bloom in late July or early August.
Zuber’s Homestead Hotel is located 25 minutes from Coralville/Iowa City and Cedar Rapids on Junction Highway 6 and US 151. Enjoy all the sports and cultural events of the University of Iowa, Coe College, Mount Mercy and Kirkwood Community College.
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Amana Colonies during these upcoming special events!
The Festivals in Amana site provides details and schedules for all the major festivals.
What to do? What to see?
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Winterfest Jan. 23
Romance Weekend – Feb.
Take-A-Bite weekend April
Easter –
Maifest May 5-6
Mother’s Day –
Memorial Day/Renaissance Fest –
Becksterfest – June
Wurst Festival – June
Colonies in Bloom – June
Kinderfest – July
Bike and Hike Weekend – July
Colonies in Bloom – July
BRIC (Bike Ride of Iowa County) – August
Model A Day – August
Woodfest – TBD
Catiri’s Fresh Paint – September
Apfelfest – September
Fall Volksmarch – September
Oktoberfest – Oct.
Iowa Renaissance Festival – October
Art and Antiques in Amana – October
Pumpkinfest – October
Girls Getaway Weekend – November
Tannenbaum Forest – November (mainly open weekends)
Prelude to Christmas – December
Rooms fill up fast for festival times so book now!