2008 Best Gift Shop

1. 1st Barn Happy

   Come enjoy a relaxing atmosphere in a great old dairy barn built in 1925. We feature homemade baked goodies, delicious coffee & non-coffee drinks, homemade soup & sandwich lunch, ...
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2. 2nd Amana Shops

   Unique blend of Amana Foods, Wine, Furniture, and Woolens. We also offer Iowa and US made gifts, Home Decor, and Seasonal items. When entering you will be greeted by our antique a...
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3. 3rd The Dreaming Bear

   Our store, The Dreaming Bear, in historic downtown Marion is a joy to behold! Often, there is a colorful display of sidewalk chalk art on the pavement outside our doors, put there ...
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4. 4th Amana General Store

   The sandstone and frame building of the Amana General Store was erected in 1858 as a first floor General Store and second floor residence. In 1890 the brick addition was erected. T...
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5. 5th Vortex

   Vortex began serendipitously in 1987 as a mineral and gem business in a 500-sq. ft. space on the north side of Washington Street in Downtown Iowa City. We rapidly began to diver...
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