About 10 miles outside Washington, you’ll find Röbller Vineyard and Winery sitting atop a hill. Go inside the tasting room for one of the last free tastings in the Hermann area. Laura Ladyman (above) poured us about 10 tastings while talking about the differences in the grapes. Grab a bottle — we especially like the St. Vincent dry rosé — and take it out to the covered porch where picnic tables overlook the hills filled with vineyards. If you have time, chat with owners Robert and Lois Mueller, who started the winery in 1988 and continue to run it today with their children. They work about 18 acres with a mix of mainly French hybrids including chambourcin, vidal, vignoles, traminette, seyval and Norton. Because of the vines’ long history and deep roots on the hillside, Robert says, even droughts haven’t had much effect on the vibrancy of their crop. Röbller Vineyard
275 Röbller Vineyard Road, New Haven; 1-573-237-3986; robllerwines.com
The Hermanhoff Inn was built in 1869, but a fire destroyed it in 1886. It was rebuilt that year in the Second Empire style and housed a general store and pharmacy with apartments above. It was converted to a bed-and-breakfast inn 2007. photo by Amy Bertrand
Amy Bertrand
Stone Hill, one of the oldest and most popular wineries in Missouri, is oddly situated in the middle of a residential area of Hermann. Photo by Amy Bertrand
A sign touting 62 flavors of bratwursts hangs over the deli counter at Hermann Wurst Haus in Hermann, Mo. Photo by Scott Klingsick
Scott Klingsick
Stone Hill Winery has a commanding view of the town of Hermann, Mo. Photo by Scott Klingsick
Photo by Scott Klingsick
To understand the love Twain had for the Mississippi River, take a ride on a steamboat. The Mark Twain Riverboat offers hourlong sightseeing cruises and themed dinner cruises, which depart from Hannibal’s downtown riverfront landing.
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TRAVEL STE. GENEVIEVE — Near sunset at Chaumette Winery in Ste. Genevieve the view from the main building is serene and spectacular. Photo by Brian Sirimaturos
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Take a drive and visit an area that’s new to you, explore and eat, then hop in your car and head back home. We found seven of our favorite nearby destinations, perfect for a daytrip or even a weekend getaway.
Pickle Springs Natural Area
Photo by Missouri Department of Conservation Staff
Founders and owners of Scratch Brewing Company, Marika Josephson and Aaron Kleidon, display a selection of roots, shoots and leaves, ingredients for Scratch beers.
Facing the brick-lined Hill Street is Hannibal’s most famous house, the Mark Twain Boyhood Home. The home is the centerpiece of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum complex that includes two museums and the restored home of Becky Thatcher, Huck Finn, Twain’s father’s Justice of the Peace office and the Grant Drugstore.
Founders and owners of Scratch Brewing Company, Marika Josephson and Aaron Kleidon, display a selection of roots, shoots and leaves, ingredients for Scratch beers.
About 10 miles outside Washington, you’ll find Röbller Vineyard and Winery sitting atop a hill. Go inside the tasting room for one of the last free tastings in the Hermann area. Laura Ladyman (above) poured us about 10 tastings while talking about the differences in the grapes. Grab a bottle — we especially like the St. Vincent dry rosé — and take it out to the covered porch where picnic tables overlook the hills filled with vineyards. If you have time, chat with owners Robert and Lois Mueller, who started the winery in 1988 and continue to run it today with their children. They work about 18 acres with a mix of mainly French hybrids including chambourcin, vidal, vignoles, traminette, seyval and Norton. Because of the vines’ long history and deep roots on the hillside, Robert says, even droughts haven’t had much effect on the vibrancy of their crop. Röbller Vineyard
275 Röbller Vineyard Road, New Haven; 1-573-237-3986; robllerwines.com
The Hermanhoff Inn was built in 1869, but a fire destroyed it in 1886. It was rebuilt that year in the Second Empire style and housed a general store and pharmacy with apartments above. It was converted to a bed-and-breakfast inn 2007. photo by Amy Bertrand
Stone Hill, one of the oldest and most popular wineries in Missouri, is oddly situated in the middle of a residential area of Hermann. Photo by Amy Bertrand
Facing the brick-lined Hill Street is Hannibal’s most famous house, the Mark Twain Boyhood Home. The home is the centerpiece of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum complex that includes two museums and the restored home of Becky Thatcher, Huck Finn, Twain’s father’s Justice of the Peace office and the Grant Drugstore.
To understand the love Twain had for the Mississippi River, take a ride on a steamboat. The Mark Twain Riverboat offers hourlong sightseeing cruises and themed dinner cruises, which depart from Hannibal’s downtown riverfront landing.
TRAVEL STE. GENEVIEVE — Near sunset at Chaumette Winery in Ste. Genevieve the view from the main building is serene and spectacular. Photo by Brian Sirimaturos
