Photo courtesy of ShutterstockBoasting twelve unique wineries and tasting rooms, Hermann is an optimal spot to spend a day sampling Missouri wines.
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Take a Trip to Hermann
Celebrate the season with a relaxing trip to Hermann where you can enjoy fun events, Missouri wine and a spa experience.
By Em Blackstone, Katie Pollock Estes, Jo Jolliff
Jul 2024
Visit One of the Many Wineries in Hermann
You can’t visit Hermann without going wine tasting. The town is known as a wine destination, with wineries producing bottles from local grapes. There are lots worth visiting, like Adam Puchta Winery (located on Frene Creek), Stone Hill Winery (the state’s oldest winery, in fact), and Hermannhof Winery (whose buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places).
See Live Music
If you happen to be winery hopping or even exploring the town on a Saturday, keep an eye out for live music. You can find artists sharing their tunes at numerous locations every single weekend. Hermannhof Winery, Adam Puchta Winery and Hermann 1837 Cellar Bar are great places to start.
Do Some Shopping at a Local Boutique
There are three streets in Hermann that make great shopping stops. On Market Street you’ll find Market Street Boutique, Missouri's Trading Post and more. On Schiller Street, there are spots like The Tattered Mercantile and Rachel’s Rustic Room. And on Fourth Street, pop into The Vine Boutique, Topiaries or Ralph & Millie’s to find some treasures to bring home.
Take in Hermann's Art Scene
Herman is home to a vibrant art scene, and it’s proudly on display at art galleries throughout the town. Visit the Blank Canvas Gallery & Studio for exhibitions and hands-on art activities year-round. And in September, the town’s First Friday Art Walk events start up again for the fall season. Artists’ work is displayed along the sidewalks, making for an artful stroll.
Celebrate the Summer
Pop in to Hermann’s annual FreedomFest celebration to get into that Independence Day spirit. There’s a big parade through town, a concert with live music, lots of games and food booths, and riverfront fireworks to light the sky at the end of the night—and it’s all free. It starts on 6 p.m. on July 5.
Holiday Fare Wine Trail
This annual celebration takes place November 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is sure to be a night full of good food and wine. Seven of Hermann’s wineries come together to offer a perfectly paired wine and Thanksgiving dish such as warm apple pie roll-ups with spiced holiday wine.
Hermann Hill Spa
Hermann Hill Spa tailors your spa experience to be a personalized treatment for ultimate relaxation. Don’t want the tranquility to end? Stay in the comfort of a private River Bluff Cottage at their luxury boutique hotel where you can enjoy amenities like steam showers, fire pits and gourmet breakfast.
The Piano Bar
Every Friday and Saturday night at The Piano Bar, enjoy Late Night Dueling Pianos with a prime rib dinner in addition to the rest of their contemporary casual dining menu. The live dueling pianos not only make for entertaining music, but a fun night of dancing from 9 p.m. until midnight.
Murphy's B and B
Murphy’s B and B is the perfect spot to turn your day trip into a weekend escape. With spacious suites and a relaxing outdoor deck and patio, this is the perfect hideaway for travelers. Make your stay even more fun and stay in The Wine Cellar room built in 1869 by a German winemaker.
Historic Hermann Museum
Located in the 1871 German School Building, the Historic Hermann Museum captures the beauty of Hermann. The River Room features a full-size replica of an early pilot house and boats made by Hermann river boat captains, making it one of the best collections of Missouri River history.
