The Missouri Wine Trolley Tour You’ll Absolutely Love
When German settlers arrived in the area now known as Hermann in the mid-1800s, they quickly realized the rocky soils were perfect for growing grapes. Missouri wine country was born and, since the 1980s, wine regions around Hermann, Augusta, the southwest Missouri Ozark mountains and highlands, and the south central region around St. James have all been designated as American Viticultural Areas (AVA). AVA’s are recognized by the federal government as, “grape-growing regions having distinguishing geographical features,” and Missouri was the first state to earn an AVA classification.
Summer is the best season to try award-winning Missouri wines and Hermann is still one of the leading wine producers in the state. So, pack your bags and head to Hermann because your chariot to wine country awaits!
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If you're looking for a fun girls trip or a romantic getaway consider heading to Missouri wine country in Hermann. Take the Amtrak from St. Louis or Kansas City because you're not going to need your car for this trip!
When you arrive, the Hermann Trolley will pick you up from the train station or anywhere else in town. For only $20 you can ride to all the wineries on an all day pass.
Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
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