---
id: "2316"
name: Iowa Valley Scenic Byway
distance: "70"
duration: Allow about 4 hours to tour this byway.
description: This byway meanders across the Iowa River Valley in east central Iowa. It encompasses the historic Amana Colonies, known today for its communal society and fine craftsmanship.
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organization:
  - url: https://www.prrcd.org/iowa-valley-scenic-byway/
    name: Iowa Valley Scenic Byway
websites:
  - url: https://www.traveliowa.com/trails/iowa-valley-scenic-byway/8/
    name: Iowa Travel Guide
designations:
  - Iowa State Scenic Byway
states:
  - IA
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  - -92.72979700000002
  - 42.004990000000134
bounds:
  - - -92.72981999999996
    - 41.76203900000007
  - - -91.86370799999997
    - 42.004990000000134

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This byway meanders across the Iowa River Valley in east central Iowa. It encompasses the historic Amana Colonies that are known today for their fine craftsmanship of wood furniture and excellent German-style restaurants. 

 Seven villages formed a communal society in the 1850's; most of the settlers were members of the same religious sect of Germany.  The sect was known as the Community of True Inspiration and was one of the most successful communal societies in history.  Now, the Amana Colonies exhibit remnants of a fascinating cultural heritage.