- TripBuzz found 64 things to do with kids in or near Amana, Iowa, including 59 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville and Marion.
- From Amana Heritage Museum to Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark, the Amana area offers 36 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, History Museums, Gift Shops and Historic Sites.
- Part of the Iowa Prairie, the Amana Colonies provide a rich history in pioneer living. Tourists often frequent the area to purchase locally made crafts and homemade goods. This area encompasses seven villages and having such a diverse heritage, has many residents who speak more than one language. Tourists can also learn more about Colonial living at The Amana Heritage Society, Amana Woolen Mill and the Barn Museum.
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16.3 Miles
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5925 Seminole Valley Tr. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
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Learn what it was like living in Iowa at the turn of the century, at the Ushers Ferry Historic Village. The area includes 20 buildings, and regularly hosts school groups.
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The Cedar Rapids Kernels are a Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the Minnesota Twins organization. Fans of the team commonly attend games at the nearby Veterans Memorial Stadium, which features seating for 5,300 spectators.
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615 1st Ave. S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA
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Featuring a mix of permanent and rotating exhibits, The Carl & Mary Koehler History Center offers visitors exhibits depicting the cultural history of the region. The exhibits have displays for the Civil War, natural disasters, and other regional events.
16.6 Miles
A 230 acre county park, Morgan Creek Park features a family campground with camp sites that offer power and water hookups. The park also has an arboretum, a butterfly garden, and a trail system.
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813 First Avenue S. E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Featuring over 150,000 volumes, the Masonic Library and Museum houses both Masonic and non-Masonic collections and the Charles H. Swab Memorial collection. It includes Egyptian and military artifacts, among others, including a Civil War flag and collection of books.
16.8 Miles
Turkey Creek Disc Golf Course is a disc golf course that offers 18 holes/baskets with variety. While patrons will encounter holes in wide open spaces with others in the woods, beginners can also play this course minus some holes.
17.2 Miles
Situated in a woodlands habitat, Shaver Park offers visitors the chance to spot wildlife like deer, as well as amenities like sports courts and picnic areas. The park features a disc golf course with a challenging wooded area.
17.9 Miles
At S.T. Morrison Park, visitors can go fishing at the site's pond or go swimming in the pool. The site also contains a playground, sand volleyball courts, and youth diamonds for those who wish to play a game.
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Tour the Brucemore historical site for a look inside a 19th-century mansion. Tourists and school groups visit the grounds to learn more about history of the community, as well as to attend the occasional concert.
18.2 Miles
The 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse is a historic school building that tells a story about how schooling and life was in the late-19th century. Tours are available by appointment only to those interested in visiting the schoolhouse.