Hermann, Missouri
The first word you’ll likely hear when you arrive in this US Bavarian village is the German “Willkommen!” And it isn’t a joke.
This area was settled by German immigrants who benefited from the rocky hillsides to plant vineyards when they discovered that the land they bought was too steep for anything else. It reminded them of their native villages in the Rhine Valley.
Nowadays, this booming homage to Bavaria boasts 150 structures on the National Register of Historic Places and quite a few wineries.
You can learn more about the town’s exciting past at the Historic Hermann Museum and how those earlier German immigrants lived daily at the Deutschheim State Historic Site.
And the White House Hotel Living History Museum is another fantastic place in town where Hermann’s history will come to life. You’ll love the German souvenirs and treats at Sugar Momma’s.
Also, antiquers can take a stroll through Hermann’s Attic Antique Mall, with many retailers in one location. Besides the award-winning wines, Hermann also offers lots of great local distilleries and German craft beer.
The Concert Hall and Barrel Tavern, established in 1878, is the oldest continuously operated tavern west of the Mississippi.
You can also visit the Hermann Wurst Haus and the Hermannhof Tasting Room and Deli while visiting this US Bavarian village, which offer excellent German flavors.
