Hermann
Hermann is a small German town in Gasconade County, Central Missouri. It is on the Missouri River, just off of the Katy Trail. It is famous for its many wineries.
Get in
By train
Hermann is a stop on the Amtrak route between Kansas City and St. Louis. The Missouri River Runner has two departures in each direction every day. 🌍 Hermann station at Wharf & Gutenberg Streets, has a waiting room but no other services. While a ticket is not required to board the train a reservation is. Call ☏ +1-800-USA-RAIL (872-7245) or visit www.amtrak.com for reservation, ticket and schedule information before boarding Although several of the bed & breakfasts are within walking distance of the station, many do offer pickup/drop-off service as well. State and Federal infrastructure investments have been made and the route now boasts a more than 90% on-time rating.
By car
Whether coming from the east or west, I-70 is the interstate of choice. Hermann is on MO-19 (exit 175), 16 miles south of I-70. For those coming from the southwest, taking I-44 east to MO-19 will get you there as well.
See
- Deutschheim State Historic Site, 109 W 2nd St, ☏ +1 573 486-2200.
- German School Museum, 312 Schiller St, ☏ +1 573 486-2017.
Do
- Hermann Wine Trail.
- White House Hotel 1868, 232 Wharf St (on the waterfront off 1st St), ☏ +1 573-340-3884. Historic hotel built in 1868, operating as a living history museum with actors dressed in period clothing. $10.
Eat
- El Ranchito, 701 Market St, ☏ +1 573 486-0407. Inexpensive Mexican restaurant located on the main drag. $6-12.
- Vintage Restaurant, 1110 Stone Hill Highway, ☏ +1 573-486-2221, toll-free: +1-800-909-9463. Daily 11AM-4:30PM; Su-Th 5PM-8:30PM; F 5PM-9PM; Sa 5PM-9:30PM. Upscale restaurant located on the Stone Hill Winery property. $15-30.
Drink
- 🌍 Hermannhof Winery, 330 East First St, ☏ +1 573-486-5959, toll-free: +1-800-303-0100. M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Late May-early Sep: open until 6PM. Original historic stone cellars and small deli with an outside court yard.
- Adam Puchta Winery, 1947 Frene Creek Road, ☏ +1 573 486-5596. Summer hours: M-Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 11AM-6PM; winter hours: M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Very friendly, relaxed winery.
- Stone Hill Winery.
Sleep
- Herzog Mansion, 700 Goethe Street, ☏ +1 573-340-1825, toll-free: +1-888-701-2495. Beautifully restored 1886 mansion with 9 guest rooms, most with private bath. Spacious rooms with nice, quality furniture. Excellent breakfast and friendly staff. $75-105.
- Hermann Hill Vineyard & Inn, 711 Wein St, ☏ +1 573 486-HILL (4455). Country inn with beautiful rooms and suites.
- 🌍 The Inn at Hermannhof, 237 East First St (center of downtown), ☏ +1 573 486-5199, toll-free: +1-888-268-1422, info@innathermannhof.com. Historic bed and breakfast featuring beautiful suites with complimentary breakfasts, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs & modern amenities. $126-364.
- 🌍 The Cottage Tree Houses and Cabin, 1185 Hwy H, ☏ +1 970-234-5336, info@hermanncottage.com. Tree houses in a beautiful forest environment, 4 minutes from downtown Hermann. Full hot breakfast served each morning. $205-250.