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1. Step back in time at Hermann Farm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Step back in time at Hermann Farm
© Hermann Farm

2. Learn about German settlers at the Deutscheim State Historic Site ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Learn about German settlers at the Deutscheim State Historic Site
© Deutscheim State Historic Site

3. Go wine tasting at the Adam Putcha Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Go wine tasting at the Adam Putcha Winery
© Adam Putcha Winery

4. Visit the Herzog Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture
Visit the Herzog Mansion
© Herzog Mansion

5. Take a self-guided tour of the Tin Mill Brewery

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Take a self-guided tour of the Tin Mill Brewery
© Tin Mill Brewery

6. Enjoy a saloon-style menu at the Concert Hall and Barrel Tavern

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Enjoy a saloon-style menu at the Concert Hall and Barrel Tavern
© Concert Hall and Barrel Tavern

7. Stop by the Stone Hill Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Stop by the Stone Hill Winery
© Stone Hill Winery

8. Try the Hermannhof Winery wines

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Try the Hermannhof Winery wines
© Hermannhof Winery

9. Sample OakGlenn Vineyards and Winery vintages

Category: Food & Drink
Sample OakGlenn Vineyards and Winery vintages
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10. Grab a sweet treat at Ricky’s Chocolate Box

Grab a sweet treat at Ricky’s Chocolate Box
© Ricky’s Chocolate Box

11. Get a sandwich at Hermann Wurst Haus

Get a sandwich at Hermann Wurst Haus
© Hermann Wurst Haus

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

With a large German community, you’ll find German influences in everything in Hermann. This is the seat of the Missouri wine country. The city was established in 1842, and since its inception, the city has grown nominally to about 2,500 people. The small-town feel in this city really leads to the beauty of the countryside and the authenticity of the culture. Wine enthusiasts have their pick on wineries to check out and would be wise to do so as they visit the local historical sites. Hermann is less than 3 hours from Kansas City, Missouri (188.4 miles via I-70 E).

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