Things to Do in Hermann, Missouri

There are endless things to do near our boutique hotel in Hermann, MO! The area has plenty to offer with great local attractions and activities like wineries, historical museums, top restaurants, antique shops, outdoor adventures and more. There is something for everyone!

At Hermann Hill Food & Wine Attractions

Fun Outdoor Activities Near Hermann Hill

Hermann Hill is the best place to start your adventures, and a perfect gateway to Missouri Wine Country and all the fun activities in Hermann, MO! We’re here to make sure your vacation in Hermann is both enjoyable and memorable. Whether you’re looking for something active or simply wish to relax, there are several ways to get the most out of your time away at our property and in the surrounding area.

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Hermann Hill 3 Mile Walk

The 3-Mile Walk has become a tradition for many of our guests staying at Hermann Hill.

It begins and ends at the boutique hotel and includes a detailed map that provides interesting, historic information as you walk through town. The first 300 feet is a gravel path through the woods, and the rest of the walk is on streets and alleys. While some guests complete the walk in one hour, others take more time to include a winery tour, lunch, shopping, and perhaps a stop at one of the fine museums or other historic venues along the way. No matter how long you decide to take during your walk, be sure to come by our gift shop to receive your free “I conquered the Hermann Hill 3-Mile Walk” t-shirt.

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Bike the Katy Trail

Park your car at the south end of the Missouri River Bridge and let us shuttle you and your bikes over to the Katy Trail!

Take a leisurely ride back and stop for lunch at The Hermann Wurst Haus.

(Note: Our shuttle service is not available upon demand and must be prearranged with the Front Desk).

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Driving Scavenger Hunts

Our Scavenger Hunts are a fun way to explore the town, and you’ll even be rewarded for your time. Just ask our staff for a map and details, then you can be on your way.

If you take selfies to show us that you found the clues, we’ll reward you with a $25 gift certificate to use towards your next stay!

Scavenger Hunt #1 – This Scavenger Hunt takes you to a lot of fun places you may want to revisit. It ends at the beautiful Stone Hill Winery.
Scavenger Hunt # 2 – This route includes several wineries, distilleries, and a beautiful drive from Hermann to New Haven via Old Iron Road.

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Hermann Hill Day Trips

If this is your first trip to Hermann, MO, and you aren’t sure where to begin or what to see, no worries! We have put together popular day trip ideas to help you get out and explore the Hermann area.

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Forest of Gongs

Stroll through this peaceful area to find the inscribed gong that best suits your unique relationship – couples love this treasured area!

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Personal Chapel

The Personal Chapel provides guests a quiet space to reflect on your life and relationships. It’s a wonderful place to get away from it all.

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Celebration Point

Enjoy majestic views of the Missouri River Valley from this beautiful spot. Check out the sunset times to plan your own scenic celebration.

Food & Wine

There are 23 area restaurants. We continually poll our guests, and their current top four favorites are Vintage Restaurant at Stone Hill, known for its German specialties, Fernweh Restaurant, known for its craft cocktails and smoked meats, Tin Mill, known for its steaks, and Doxie Slush known for adult slushies and coastal eats.

There are nine area wineries, five distilleries, and two breweries within a 15-mile radius of Hermann. Our guests tell us that the most popular wineries are Stone Hill, Hermannhof, and Adam Puchta. Tin Mill Brewery has a good selection of craft beers that are quite popular. Pickney Bend has one of the best distillery tours.

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Restaurants

In addition to our own Hermann Hill meal options, there are so many wonderful Hermann, MO restaurants to enjoy nearby.

At check in, we provide you with the latest information from our visitor’s center on restaurant hours and days of the week when they’re open. If you would like us to make your dining reservations, we’ll be happy to do that as well. Below is a list of our guests’ favorite area restaurants with some additional information that you we hope you find helpful.

Vintage Restaurant at Stone Hill Winery – Located in a beautifully restored carriage house and horse barn just steps from the winery. They feature contemporary world cuisine, including German specialties. This is a favorite dining spot of Hermann Hill guests.
Fernweh Distilling Co. – Hermann’s first craft distillery features tastings, exclusive gift shop, restaurant serving in-house smoked meats, and a full-service bar focused on quality cocktails, craft brews and local wines with patio seating available.
Tin Mill Steak House Restaurant – Located in the restored Hermann Mill (the tallest building in downtown Hermann), Tin Mill Restaurant serves seafood, steaks, and serious comfort food, along with local Hermannhof wines, Tin Mill Craft Beers and Dierberg Star Lane wines.
Doxie Slush – Visit Doxie Slush, located on East 1st street, Hermann, MO’s trendiest dining spot featuring scratch-made frozen cocktails, quality seafood, and unique coastal-inspired eats. Gluten free/vegan options and outdoor seating.

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Wineries

During your stay, be sure to visit some of the famous Hermann, MO wineries in the area.

Grape growing and wine making in Hermann and the surrounding countryside has 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. So, it’s no surprise that our guests tell us that visiting Hermann’s award-winning wineries is part of their tradition when staying at Hermann Hill. We think you should try the Norton and Vignoles variety at each of the local wineries to compare different finishes of the same locally grown grapes.

Hermann Wine Trail

These seven wineries are part of the Hermann Wine Trail. For more information, visit the Hermann Wine Trail website.

Adam Puchta Winery – Visiting this family winery might give you an idea of what the Hermann area was like prior to prohibition, when there were over 60 local wineries. They often pair wines with different kinds of food flavors. Two miles west of Hermann on Highway 100 West.
Bias Winery and Gruhlke’s Microbrewery – This is the first Missouri winery to add a microbrewery. Located about fifteen miles east of Hermann, it has abundant picnic tables for your lunch and great views of the Missouri River bottoms.
Dierberg Estate Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard – The Dierberg and Star Lane California produced wines are made for connoisseurs looking for dry wines to compete with the best that California can offer. Their tasting room is located downtown in the historic Cooperage building next door to Hermannhof Winery.
Hermannhof Winery – Hosting a wide range of wines including fruit and sparkling wines, Hermannhof also offers locally produced sausages and specialty cheeses that you can enjoy on a table in their courtyard. Located downtown. Cellar tours available.
Oak Glenn Vineyards & Winery – This winery has a deck with fantastic views of the Missouri River Valley from this river bluff winery that once was owned by the grandfather of wine in America, George Husmann. Oak Glenn has a large selection of wine and other alcohol and is located about three miles east of Hermann off Highway 100.
Robller Vineyard – Using a dry farming approach, Robller produces some unique European-inspired wines from regional varietals. Located in the rolling hills just east of New Haven, Robller Vineyard is about 15 miles east of Hermann.
Stone Hill Winery – Hermann’s largest winery with many varieties and the best tour, Stone Hill features some amazing underground cellars and an expansive tasting room. Established in 1847 and well before the Napa Valley wine industry, Stone Hill grew to be the second largest winery in the United States. Enjoy your picnic lunch from tables that allow you take a selfie with our Vineyard Boutique Hotel in the background. Located just south of the boutique hotel in the western city limits of Hermann.

Other Area Wineries

Endless Summer Winery – Specializes in fruit wines, this winery is located about 8 miles north of Hermann on Highway 19.

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Distilleries

There are five distilleries located in the Hermann area to choose from, and they are all must tries!

Black Shire Distillery – Black Shire Distillery just opened in Hermann for tours and tastings, producing Vodka, Gin, Hallelujah White Whiskey and Eau-de-vie Vin. Their tasting room is at First and Gutenberg in downtown Hermann.
Fernweh – Currently sampling and selling a straight Rye Whiskey, Limited Edition Wheat Whiskey, Straight Rye Whiskey, Limited Edition Wheat Whiskey, Young Bourbon, and Bourbon Mash Moonshine.
Pinckney Bend – Featuring the best distillery tour, this distillery is in downtown New Haven, about 15 miles east of Hermann. They feature several varieties of Gin, Vodka, Whiskey, and an amazing tonic syrup.
Wood Hat Distillery – Wood Hat Distillery is unique in many ways. Their still is wood fired, and they use locally grown grains and fruits in their spirits. They also do all their fermenting, distilling, and aging on site and are located about 15 miles north of Hermann.
Copper Mule – The name “Copper Mule Distillery” comes from the mules that were raised on the farm where the distillery was built. Copper plays an important role in the material makeup of distilling equipment for its heat conductive properties. Don is producing his 1893 whiskey one barrel at a time, and each barrel comes with a production log.

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Local Breweries

Hermann features two microbreweries for your tasting pleasure.

Tin Mill Brewery – Tin Mill was established in 2005 and is in a historic grain processing plant in downtown Hermann. They have an extensive number of locally produced craft beers.
Gruhlke’s Microbrewery – Co-located at Bias Winery, Gruhlke’s features locally produced craft beers. Located about 15 miles east of Hermann.

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Top Hermann, Missouri Attractions

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History & Museums

Local museums tell the story of the historic town of Hermann and the settlers who discovered and developed Missouri’s first wine country.

We encourage you to explore these historical sites and museums during your stay at Hermann Hill.

With more than 110 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hermann is dedicated to preserving its unique place in the history of Missouri’s Gasconade County and continues to do so through its restoration projects and museum expansions.

If you only have time to do two museums or historic sites, guests tell us that they enjoy the Deutschheim State Historical Site and Historic Hermann Museum best.

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Shopping & Antiques

There is no shortage of antique shops and gift shops to explore during your stay at Hermann Hill.

As fellow collectors of fine furnishings and special treasures, we know you will find just the right collectible on your next trip to Hermann, MO. Our area is a destination for antique lovers who will find a wide variety of antique shops, auctions and malls that sell everything from fine quality furnishings and antiques to flea market bargains. You never know what you’ll find until you poke about a Hermann antique shop.

Our guests tell us that the two most popular gift and specialty shops are the Hermann Wurst Haus and Sugar Momma’s.

Hermann Wurst Haus – Hermann’s premier meat and sausage shop featuring award-winning Bratwurst and German Sausage, gourmet foods, gifts, and more.
234 East First Street, Hermann, MO 65041
573-486-2266

Sugar Momma’s – Features a large assortment of candies, homemade pies, gift items and Hermann souvenirs.
407 Market Street, Hermann MO 65041
573-486-Kan-D (5263)

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