High Amana General Store

edward visconti

2023-05

This place is incredible, like stepping back 100 years...can't advise you enough to swing by if you're in the area. Amana is a great Lil town to, main Street is amazing...

Steve Fugate

2021-05

Off the beating path in High Amana, well worth making the trip for. Lots of cool knick knacks, local history books and local products, very old-fashioned. Grab an Amana root beer or an ice cream novelty and wander around.

Susan E

2023-10

Cool place! And accessible for someone using a walker.

Nicole Hegewald

2024-04

What a cool store! I was glad they had the option to mix and match Millstream sodas.

Mark Coleman

2023-06

I love old stores. The more unique, the better.

Nicholas Buck

2023-05

Such a fantastic town and store. I love visiting here each time. Walking in has such a great feeling, the smells, sights, and ambience of the store are great. The staff has always been wonderful. They have a good selection of Amana products if you don't have time to go to all of the individual locations. There is also a large Christmas store inside. The Beer bread and beef jerky are some of my favorite things to grab when I'm there. Lots of souvenirs, try visiting during one of the festivals.

Kerri Heikens

2023-11

The gal behind the counter was very pleasant and very informative about everything in the store plus history. Loved it!

David Hecker

2023-05

The store and store owner and equally as pleasant. This is a must see. Wonderful history and things to purchase.

Jim Smith (Heritage Carving)

2020-05

Nice selection of products plus slot of turn of the century general store items on display.

Brian Hall

2023-05

Nice store, good selection of imported and locally made merchandise.

Peter Martin

2023-10

Over 100 year old Lime Stone General Store offers the vositor a real life experience of a time capcell from the early 20th Century rural Iowa Collective Community of Amanda.

Earl Nicholson

2023-12

This is a great store that will take you back in time!

Cordell Wabeke

2023-09

It was really nice to step back 100 years to see what the Amanas were like before the depression. We had a very nice conversation with the shop keeper.

Diane Jackson

2022-05

Happened upon the Amana Colonies by sheer good luck: what a great example of serendipity!Lady at this store is lovely; items are both beautiful and reasonably-priced.Rest of The Colony villages also worth at least driving by, if one does not have the time to stop.History of these locations is fascinating. Loved our visit.

Mallory Bishop

2020-05

This is a very cute store. I haven't been in many old fashioned general stores, but this fits my mental image of what one would look like. They have a good selection of traditional German items, along with some typical general store items (like soda and candy). It was fun to browse, and my kiddo and I played a round of checkers!

Robyn Dibbern

2021-05

Fun place to shop and explore history. Look up and down because there are things to see from floor to ceiling. Store clerk was so friendly. Bought some handmade items while here as well as a mix and match 6 pack of millstream soda. Definitely worth a stop while visiting all the Amana towns.

Lisa Cunningham

2022-05

Very few items for the everyday tourist to buy. Not at all what I expected.The building itself is extremely interesting, both inside and out. Like the rest of the attractions in the Amanas it is fascinating, but I guess it should not be a surprise because of the history of the area, that there is a fully functional neighborhood surrounding the General Store.

Katie Steckly

2022-05

The history of the High Amana General Store is so intriguing. Its interesting to be able to see how the building used to function. The items being sold in the General Store are amazing as well. I recommend making a trek to this store as the building and items are beautiful.

Wesley Farnsworth

2023-07

Cute little store with lots of history to it. It's worth stopping if your in the area.

George Michael

2023-05

Can't remember when was the last time, but in this occasion we did the full visit with the visitors office and the video and chatt with the lady in charge, I heard some good descriptions of the overall workings and evolution of the settlement since a century ago, and she mentioned the concept of Europe in Iowa with menonites, Amish, swedish and other, which may be an opportunity to put together a lesson plan.

Nicole Lanning

2023-11

Cool place, reminds me of an old western movie!

Sandra Horning

2023-05

I love to shop in this store. So many things! Awesome items for shoppers to buy. Nice Christmas shop, too!

Darrel Vogel

2022-05

Lots of interesting things to look at as well as things to purchase with many items coming directly from German. I bought a Christmas pyramid that I love! Friendly staff but not clingy.

World Review

2019-05

This is a hidden gem. If you are in the area great place to stop in. The staff were supper friendly. She explained colonies and asked questions. Should have spent more time here. Amazing collection of German goods.

D S.

2023-05

Lots and lots of unique and special items for your souvenir wants and needs. Gifts and practical gadgets galore. A fun shopping experience.

Kerry Kennedy

2021-05

A great step back into the past. I was pleasantly surprised to enter the store and see items from the past. It was fun to wander around the store. I loved seeing the original features that often get remodeled.

M K

2021-05

Great selection of gifts and unique food items. The flavored coffee in the basement is some of the best around. They will even grind it for you.

Michelle Crawford

2023-05

Interesting little store. All shelves and flooring were original to the building. Had a little bit of everything. Fun place to explore.

Susan Mattingly

2021-05

Fun stop! It is like stepping back in time. The lady working at the counter was knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed looking at the merchandise and feeling like I was stepping into the past.

John F. Bruns

2023-10

Half antique store, half nick-nacks. No restroom & only stop in this town.