Haus Maus is a fun store offering many "Amana Colonies" and general Iowa merchandise. They have…read moreevery souvenir type of item you could desire. The prices and quality were great. The lady behind the counter was very friendly and helpful, offering us a map of the local shops of Amana Colonies if we didn't have one.

HAUS MAUS Tees is my absolute new favorite shop in the Amana Colonies! It just opened a few months…read moreago. The owners have done an outstanding job of curating the shop, designing the t-shirts and generally creating a fun shopping experience. Immediately upon entering the store I laughed out loud at the "Schnitzel Happens" t-shirt. Quintessential Amana. I had the perfect person to buy it for. They sell kid's, women's, and men's clothing. Most, if not all of the styles are unisex and they print their slogans on t-shirts and hoodies. Hats, water bottles, small accessories and stickers are also for sale. There's so much neat stuff to look at. Haus Maus is very on trend, while keeping it local. Cant' wait to see what they produce each season. Very friendly customer service. The shop is set off the sidewalk a little bit and located down a longer walkway, so don't miss it!

this is the place to get all your Nauvoo souvenirs. the new owners are personable and very helpful…read more The rooms in the attached hotel are incredibly clean, comfortable and with the perfect historical touches.

Great gift shop! Everyone in our family found something special to purchase and enjoy. The Joseph…read moreSmith Tomb museum was interesting too. Thank you!

Call ahead, pay your dues, bring your own tools and bucket. Vickers is fantastic. This treasure…read moretrove features an amazing variety of geodes, fossils, and an awe inspiring geological landscape that is better than any museum. I'd post pics but the discovery is half the fun! Head to the rock wall with a solid hammer and chisel to pop a fresh nodule out of the host rock. Tool-less searching by the stream and dirt piles. Everyone can find a treasure and an outdoor memory.

The area was not really that nice. Lots of run down homes and abandoned buildings. Not really a…read moreflourishing town to say the least. However the Vickers Geodes was a nice fenced in area perfect for rock hunting. After about 2 hours, we filled a bucket. No need to dig anymore that that. I like Vickers a lot. You can go to a public area to dig, but I didn't want to get car jacked. Vickers was safe and lots of land to explore. Lots geodes too

This was my first time purchasing an Astrological Gem and it was a wonderful experience from…read morebeginning to end. My astrologer recommended Jay Boyle Company Astrological Gems and I followed his suggestion. Leslie answered the phone and helped me throughout the process. I really appreciated her ability to concisely describe each gem and their qualities. She actually sent videos of the appropriate gems (along with wonderful dialog) and provided me with the option to view them in person, courtesy of shipping via FedEx. I love that I was allowed to live with the gems for several days and get to know each one. Once I had chosen one, Leslie introduced me to Tarah. Tarah listened to my idea and made the perfect design suggestion for a ring. I am very happy with my purchase and would wholeheartedly recommend this Astrological Gem International. Thank you Leslie, thank you Tarah!

Incredibly ethical and a pleasure to work with! I have bought a few stones from Tiffany and she has…read morebeen wonderful. One of the stones I originally purchased had a scratch on it that isn't visible to the naked eye and Tiffany let me know of this before she shipped it. She offered to either replace the stone or issue me a credit and I took the credit. I appreciated the high level of ethics she displayed and I would highly recommend them to anyone and will.

One of our go-to stops when we visit Amana, this is a tiny lil shop filled to the brim with neat…read morestuff. There's all sorts of colorful rocks, fossils, and crystals, sculptures, jewelry, and treasures. Bring your kiddos, grab a treasure bag, dump it in the sluice basket, sift it in the water til the stones are clear! We tried the $10 crack-your-own geode while they were doing them out front at Maifest, which was pretty cool. You can also pick them up to crack at home, if you've got some tools. Everything is labeled with information about that kind of stone. If you're looking for crystals or funky stone jewelry, be sure to check this place out.

Great place for Crystal's, jewelry, geodes, and the sluice is awesome for kids of all ages.read more