Hermann is on Forbes Magazine's list today of "America's Prettiest Towns":
Hermann, Missouri
Founded by German immigrants in 1837, Hermann retains that cultural heritage with its annual Teutonic-themed festivals, such as Wurstfest, Maifest (complete with May-pole circling), and Oktoberfest, with all the brats and beers that suggests. Just an hour and a half's drive from St. Louis, and you'll find yourself in a unique blend of Americana and old-world flavor. So strap on some lederhosen and save room for a pretzel or two. Just don't go overboard, because the town also boasts an ideal location along the Katy trail, which provides bicyclists a pristine setting for winding their way through Missouri.
I stayed there once, in a "bed and breakfast" and absolutely loved the town so I can definitely recommend it if you haven't been yet. Not only is it pretty, but it's also located right on the Missouri River and has good restaurants and shops to see, too. As they said above, it's located on the Katy Trail so you can cycle around the place, if you take your bike.
Additionally, it's easy and reasonably inexpensive to access from Kansas City or St. Louis by taking the train. It drops you right in the downtown area. It's about another hour or an hour and a half on the other side of Columbia from here in KC.
They mention maybe going in October but I can tell you, because of both Oktoberfest and the University of Missouri-Columbia, nearby, I wouldn't recommend that unless you like crowds--young crowds, at that--and possibly loud, beer drinking groups. The locals like the money it brings in but they aren't crazy about these folks, that time of year.
They have wineries there, too, and at least one has what was many years ago and I hope still is, a good restaurant.
Finally, when visiting anywhere else around here that has rather hot Summers and cold, grey Winters, it's best to go in Spring and Fall so if you're going to go, now would be a good time.
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