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Willkommen to
Historic Hermann, Missouri
www.hermannmissouri.com
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Nestled along the banks of the Missouri River, just 90
minutes from downtown Saint Louis and about 3 hours from
Kansas City. The City of Hermann is a picturesque
German Community offering Old-World hospitality and the
quiet charms of an earlier time. With an abundance of
spectacular views, more than 150 historic buildings, quaint
inn and B&Bs, world class wineries, museums, shops and
galleries, and fine dining, Hermann is the perfect place for
romantic retreats. It is a perfect getaway not far
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Weather
Rates
$15.00 - All Day Pass
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Hermann Trolley Co
We offer
curbside pickup at the Amtrak station downtown and at most
local bed and breakfasts. If you don't see the Hermann
Trolley sign at any of our usual pickup locations, give us a
call at (636) 575-6920 and we will be there in a
flash.
Winter
Hours
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday : 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday : Call 24 hrs. in advance |
Bed & Breakfasts
Hermann offers the charm of old Germany
and beautiful vineyards in the hills above town.
When the day comes to a close, travelers can stop off and
unwind at one of the region's many charming bed and
breakfasts
"Best of Rural
Missouri Magazine" readers selected Hermann as the "Most
Beautiful Town in Missouri" and Stone Hill Winery as the "Best
Winery in Missouri"
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The Hofgarten is
a German style performance and event facility at the corner
of First St and Gutenburg St next to Hermannhof Winery |
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Festivals
Almost every weekend during the summer months and throughout
the year, Hermann plays host to German festivals, the
biggest of which are Maifest and Oktoberfest. Even those not
interested in wine will enjoy a visit to Hermann for the
festivities, which include traditional German dancing,
bratwurst, beer and Maypole dancing.
Octoberfest is held the first
four weekends in October, is focused on celebrating the
region’s German heritage.
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Stone Hill Winery is now the third most awarded winery
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Missouri's Weinstrasse (German for wine road).
Grape growing and wine making in Hermann and the
surrounding countryside have been ongoing since the
arrival of the first German settlers in the early 1800s.
Hermann has been in the forefront of the Missouri wine
industry since 1837, a year after the town was founded.
Today, there are seven
award-winning wineries within a 15-mile radius of
Hermann and more than 40 throughout the state. Early in
2005, the seven local wineries formed the Hermann
Vintners’ Association. Together, they promote the
Hermann Wine Trail and sponsor special events throughout
the year. |
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Courthouse County Seat of Gasconade County - Hermann's
Cathedral of Democracy
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After an election on March 14, 1842, the county seat
moved to Hermann. This site, high on a bluff above
the Missouri River, is one of few courthouse sites that
takes advantage of a natural vista. The present
courthouse building, a gift to the county from a local
Hermann merchant, Charles D. Eitzen, was built 1896-1898
and is probably the only privately gifted courthouse in
the United States.. |
Historic courthouses
are more than architecturally grand buildings and old
government offices.
They're physical, tangible links to
community and state heritage
More Photos
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Music
Music has been part of the Hermann way of life ever
since the first Germans settled here in 1837.
The Clara Eitmann Messmer
Amphitheater on Gutenburg Street in downtown Hermann
will be open to the public for concerts throughout the
summer. The schedule includes all three summer
performances by the Hermann Municipal Band which is a
tax based public band dating back to Hermann's
beginnings.
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National Register of Historic Places
With more
than 110 buildings listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, Hermann has been dedicated to
preserving its heritage, and continues to do so, through
its restoration projects and museum expansions.
Museums tell the story of a community's past. They
are family friendly and can be enjoyed by visitors of
all ages. Hermann has several museums that add to
the town's appeal as a tourist destination. |
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German Traditions
When you visit, let your imagination wander, and you
may think you're in a village on the Rhine. Hermann has
been celebrating Maifest since the early 1870s, when the
event was an end-of-school picnic. Children dressed up
in their Sunday best to march behind the Municipal Band
to the city park, where school board members passed out
knackwurst and pink lemonade. |
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Katy Trail
Travelers looking for a truly unique experience can tour
Missouri's wine country by bicycle-a classic
wine-connoisseur's dream. Wine enthusiasts can venture
off the beaten path and pedal the ambling trails of the
Katy Trail State Park, which weaves through the
Weinstrasse region. The journey along the 250-mile long
trail, the longest rails-to-trails project in the
country, encourages travelers to admire wide-open spaces
swept with wildflowers and views of towering bluffs,
rolling hills and glistening rivers. |
Enjoy the breathtaking
beauty of the Katy Trail year round. Each season brings new
life to the trail. It is a haven for wildlife and birds, and
sandstone and limestone bluffs, wetlands, rolling fields,
and densely wooded areas provide exciting views at every
turn along the trail. You can rent bikes at Ride, Rest
& Go in Hermann. |
Dining
Whether you like
elegant gourmet dining in a Victorian Mansion or the
best German Food in America - and everything in between
- Hermann will fill your bill for great restaurant
experiences. We have more than 10 restaurants to choose
from, and you'll want to sample several. From classic
German to great Mexican to fine Continental, Hermann is
a gustatory delight. Come dine Missouri WineCountry |
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