At exit 225, US-151 takes you, north, to the set of 7 Amana Villages. These were settles by German émigrés some 150 years ago in their flight to escape severe religious persecution. Six of the seven villages have been inducted into the National Register of Historic Places administered by the National Park Service. Under these auspices, an excellent web site is maintained which relates not only the history of these people and their villages but a tour guide to help you maximize your time in touring the area. View their web site at Amana Colonies.
  The Amana Colonies Visitors' Bureau is at 39 38th Ave S. (suite 100) in Amana - phone (toll-free) 1-800-579-2294.