Gasconade district, Missouri, United States

Places to visit near Hermann

Hermann is a town in Gasconade district, Missouri, United States, home to about 2,376 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage and 2 parks. The must-see places are Deutschheim State Historic Site (1 km), St. Martin's Church (13 km) and Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows (13 km).

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Hermann, Missouri
Hermann, Gasconade district, Missouri, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hermann at a glance

Location
Gasconade district, Missouri, United States
Population
about 2,376
Coordinates
38.7042° N, 91.4374° W
Places within 50 km
118 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Hermann

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hermann

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hermann. The closest is Boland Knob (9 km); the best-known is Lepp Hollow (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hermann

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hermann. The closest is See Tal Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Hermann

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hermann. The closest is Pommer-Gentner House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Hermann

18 parks within 100 km of Hermann. The closest is Deutschheim State Historic Site (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hermann

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hermann. The closest is Baldwin State Wildlife Area (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hermann

14 museums within 100 km of Hermann. The closest is Historic Hermann Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hermann

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hermann
  2. 1 km Historic Hermann Museum · museum, Gasconade
  3. 18 km Lepp Hollow · viewpoint, Calhoun
  4. 27 km St. Martin's Church · church, Montgomery
  5. 1 km Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows · church, Montgomery
  6. 13 km Deutschheim State Historic Site · park, Gasconade
  7. 0 km Back to Hermann

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    Within 15 km of Hermann

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hermann by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4869Boland Knob (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2759See Tal Lake (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1329Pommer-Gentner House (1 km)
    Parks218Deutschheim State Historic Site (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens215Baldwin State Wildlife Area (26 km)
    Museums814Historic Hermann Museum (1 km)
    Caves213Graham Cave (32 km)
    Beaches & coast1213Kitzbuhl Beach (39 km)
    Churches38St. Martin's Church (13 km)
    Other attractions13Hermann Station (1 km)

    Hermann: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hermann?

    Deutschheim State Historic Site (park, about 1 km), St. Martin's Church (church, about 13 km), Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows (church, about 13 km), Lepp Hollow (viewpoint, about 19 km), Historic Hermann Museum (museum, about 1 km), Pommer-Gentner House (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hermann?

    118 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hermann?

    Boland Knob, about 9 km by road; Razor Hollow (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hermann?

    See Tal Lake, about 2 km by road; Benson Lake (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hermann?

    Pommer-Gentner House, about 1 km by road; Carl Strehly House (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hermann?

    Start in Hermann, visit Historic Hermann Museum, then Lepp Hollow, then St. Martin's Church, then Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows, then Deutschheim State Historic Site, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hermann?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Hermann

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hermann’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hermann on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.