Hannibal Guidebook

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Hannibal Guidebook

Local Food Scene

Our favorite cafe for breakfast & lunch. Great homemade quiche (get there early!), food choices, baked goods, coffee and more.
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Java Jive
211 N Main St
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Our favorite cafe for breakfast & lunch. Great homemade quiche (get there early!), food choices, baked goods, coffee and more.
Love the atmosphere all year, and the patio in summer. Historic downtown location, walkable from the Admiral Fuqua House (2 blocks) most enjoyable on a summer's evening. Note: Reservations not taken; menu is not child friendly.
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LaBinnah Bistro
207 North 5th Street
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Love the atmosphere all year, and the patio in summer. Historic downtown location, walkable from the Admiral Fuqua House (2 blocks) most enjoyable on a summer's evening. Note: Reservations not taken; menu is not child friendly.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant complete with Coca Cola in glass bottle from Mexico!. Family owned, friendly wait staff who remembers your favorites if you come often enough, attentive service, large menu with traditional and Tex Mex selections at a good price.
Gran Rio Mexican Restaurant
206 Steamboat Bend Shopping Center
Our favorite Mexican restaurant complete with Coca Cola in glass bottle from Mexico!. Family owned, friendly wait staff who remembers your favorites if you come often enough, attentive service, large menu with traditional and Tex Mex selections at a good price.
Where the locals go for a good burger & brew. Friendly service, good prices, seating away from bar is available.
Broadway Bar & Grill
712 Broadway
Where the locals go for a good burger & brew. Friendly service, good prices, seating away from bar is available.
Family restaurant with good pizza even though they cut it into 64ths! Delivery
Cassano's Pizza King
2860 James Rd
Family restaurant with good pizza even though they cut it into 64ths! Delivery
Great BBQ and side dishes. we usually get it to go & enjoy at home.
Big Muddy BBQ
302 Hwy 61
Great BBQ and side dishes. we usually get it to go & enjoy at home.
Favorite breakfast place frequented by tourists & locals alike in a downtown location. Great house-made sausage!
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Becky Thatcher's Diner
213 N 3rd St
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Favorite breakfast place frequented by tourists & locals alike in a downtown location. Great house-made sausage!
Supermarket with a nice specialty food section. You never know what you will find there!
ALDI
4419 McMasters Ave
Supermarket with a nice specialty food section. You never know what you will find there!
Love the smoothies that can be customized for half - or no - added sugar. Nice food selection too.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
31 Melgrove Lane
Love the smoothies that can be customized for half - or no - added sugar. Nice food selection too.
Nice local Italian restaurant. Love the arancini (rice balls with cheese).
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The Brick Oven
207 Center St
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Nice local Italian restaurant. Love the arancini (rice balls with cheese).
Donuts and breakfast sandwiches
Yummy's Donut Palace
2800 James Road
Donuts and breakfast sandwiches
Haven't tried but heard its an authentic Irish pub, food and all.
Ole Wolfhound Pub
316 North Main Street
Haven't tried but heard its an authentic Irish pub, food and all.
Good selection of meats and cheeses, deli meat to order, natural groceries and household products. One free ice cream cone per person per day is available at the back of the store. Help yourself! Also free coffee and popcorn
Dutch Country General Store: Hannibal
305 N Main St
Good selection of meats and cheeses, deli meat to order, natural groceries and household products. One free ice cream cone per person per day is available at the back of the store. Help yourself! Also free coffee and popcorn
Good chain restaurant with great potato soup.
Country Kitchen Restaurant
4803 McMasters Avenue
Good chain restaurant with great potato soup.
I think they have the best pizza in the area. Call 573-248-0515. Open late for pizza pickup.
Casey's
4215 McMasters Avenue
I think they have the best pizza in the area. Call 573-248-0515. Open late for pizza pickup.
Famous for its maid-rite sandwiches
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Mark Twain Dinette: Maid-Rite Restaurant and Diner
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Famous for its maid-rite sandwiches
Great coffee, baked goods, wraps, sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches and quiches
MiMi's Coffee House & Ice Cream
106 Lakeside Drive
Great coffee, baked goods, wraps, sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches and quiches
Beautiful presentation with great chocolates and more.
Chocolaterie Stam
123 N Main St
Beautiful presentation with great chocolates and more.
Great beverages including ice-cream, sodas, sundaes and a wonderful collection of nostalgic toys, candies, souvenirs, Rockwell prints and interesting books
Becky's Old Fashioned Ice Crm
318 N Main St
Great beverages including ice-cream, sodas, sundaes and a wonderful collection of nostalgic toys, candies, souvenirs, Rockwell prints and interesting books
Finer dining just over the bridge in Quincy IL, 15 miles from Hannibal. American
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The Abbey
1736 Spring St
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Finer dining just over the bridge in Quincy IL, 15 miles from Hannibal. American
Finer dining 13 miles away. Nice atmosphere and menu.
Cole's Hearth Room
3749 Highway Bb
Finer dining 13 miles away. Nice atmosphere and menu.
Nice Italian restaurant just over the bridge in Quincy IL, about 15 miles from Hannibal.
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Tiramisu
131 N 4th St
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Nice Italian restaurant just over the bridge in Quincy IL, about 15 miles from Hannibal.
Large selection of pub food, done well
Fiddlestiks Food & Spirits Company
Large selection of pub food, done well
Great BBQ, and the very best brisket sandwich ever!! Opposite the Shell station. Order to go
Lil O Hickory Hut
Great BBQ, and the very best brisket sandwich ever!! Opposite the Shell station. Order to go
Highly recommended hibachi and sushi restaurant with modern atmosphere.. Sushi bar and self order sit down seating. Highly recommended!
Okinawa Hibachi and Sushi Hannibal MO
Highly recommended hibachi and sushi restaurant with modern atmosphere.. Sushi bar and self order sit down seating. Highly recommended!

Recreation

Extraordinary historic place to hike in or alongside the granite bottom stream within a canyon, with waterfalls, swimming hole & historic bridge. Some trails by water's edge are eroded and require sturdy shoes and balance. Just 15 minutes from over the bridge on the IL side. We take our dogs to swim here. Bring mosquito spray!
Fall Creek Scenic Overlook Park
1130 North 223rd Lane
Extraordinary historic place to hike in or alongside the granite bottom stream within a canyon, with waterfalls, swimming hole & historic bridge. Some trails by water's edge are eroded and require sturdy shoes and balance. Just 15 minutes from over the bridge on the IL side. We take our dogs to swim here. Bring mosquito spray!
Scenic 185 acre preserve within 5 minutes from the house on Bear Creek. Great place for a morning run, hike or bike ride, or let your dogs take a swim. This property is s former limestone mine and has bat caves that are home to endangered Indiana bats that can be seen at dusk.
Sodalis Nature Preserve
1199-903 Woodrow Ave
Scenic 185 acre preserve within 5 minutes from the house on Bear Creek. Great place for a morning run, hike or bike ride, or let your dogs take a swim. This property is s former limestone mine and has bat caves that are home to endangered Indiana bats that can be seen at dusk.
465 acres of natural wooded land offering scenic views of the Mississippi River. This park has picnic tables, shelters, walking trails, biking trails, statues, and a playground. Visit Lover’s Leap and the famous statue of Mark Twain.
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Riverview Park
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465 acres of natural wooded land offering scenic views of the Mississippi River. This park has picnic tables, shelters, walking trails, biking trails, statues, and a playground. Visit Lover’s Leap and the famous statue of Mark Twain.
This conservation area has a 1.3-mile trail loop that travels through 72 acres of beautiful forest. The trail is open to hiking, running, and mountain biking. From Hannibal, take Highway 168 north, then County Road 410 east for 1 mile. To learn more, please visit https://mdc.mo.gov/
Steyermark Woods Conservation Area
This conservation area has a 1.3-mile trail loop that travels through 72 acres of beautiful forest. The trail is open to hiking, running, and mountain biking. From Hannibal, take Highway 168 north, then County Road 410 east for 1 mile. To learn more, please visit https://mdc.mo.gov/
This conservation area has a practice archery range and field archery. All targets are within 0.3 miles of the parking lot. The range is unstaffed and open from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset. The area also has 2 miles of mowed walking paths that are open year-round. It is in Hannibal along Route W/Palmyra Rd. For more information visit https://mdc.mo.gov/
Ray Memorial Wildlife Area
This conservation area has a practice archery range and field archery. All targets are within 0.3 miles of the parking lot. The range is unstaffed and open from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset. The area also has 2 miles of mowed walking paths that are open year-round. It is in Hannibal along Route W/Palmyra Rd. For more information visit https://mdc.mo.gov/
Located at Highway 61 South and Huckleberry Drive. It consists of 70 acres of rolling hills, wooded areas and a handicap-accessible pond for fishing. Picnic tables, benches, an 18-hole disc golf course, 4 lighted tennis courts (with portable Pickleball nets), half-court basketball, 1 lighted softball field, Hannibal Ramp Park, and nature trails.
Huckleberry Park
1300 30th Street
Located at Highway 61 South and Huckleberry Drive. It consists of 70 acres of rolling hills, wooded areas and a handicap-accessible pond for fishing. Picnic tables, benches, an 18-hole disc golf course, 4 lighted tennis courts (with portable Pickleball nets), half-court basketball, 1 lighted softball field, Hannibal Ramp Park, and nature trails.
The large Lake is part of Mark Twain State Park located in the Salt River Hills of north-central Missouri. The terrain is covered by bluffs overlooking the lake and stands of oak, hickory and maple that are filled with white-tailed deer, turkey and other wildlife. The park has picnic areas, 2 four-lane boat ramps and more than 6 miles of hiking trails. Located near the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site in Florida, MO.
Mark Twain Lake
The large Lake is part of Mark Twain State Park located in the Salt River Hills of north-central Missouri. The terrain is covered by bluffs overlooking the lake and stands of oak, hickory and maple that are filled with white-tailed deer, turkey and other wildlife. The park has picnic areas, 2 four-lane boat ramps and more than 6 miles of hiking trails. Located near the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site in Florida, MO.

Sightseeing

There's nothing quite like being out on "Ol' Man River". Take a 1 hour sightseeing cruise or 2 hour dinner cruise. The food is simple and good. Very enjoyable and highly recommended! Seasonal.
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Center Street Landing - Mark Twain Riverboat
100 Center St
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There's nothing quite like being out on "Ol' Man River". Take a 1 hour sightseeing cruise or 2 hour dinner cruise. The food is simple and good. Very enjoyable and highly recommended! Seasonal.
Take in the scenic views and must-see iconic landmarks of America’s Hometown in a lighthearted ride-along tour. Tour guides will bring the stories and legends of Hannibal to life in this 50 minute trip through Hannibal and its colorful past.
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Hannibal History Museum
200 N Main St
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Take in the scenic views and must-see iconic landmarks of America’s Hometown in a lighthearted ride-along tour. Tour guides will bring the stories and legends of Hannibal to life in this 50 minute trip through Hannibal and its colorful past.
Filled with resources of local and regional attractions, events and things to do.
Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau
925 Grand Avenue
Filled with resources of local and regional attractions, events and things to do.

Things To Do

Catch the "Mark Twain Himself" performance with professional actor Richard Garey as humorist Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain). Experience a special encounter with the man who made America laugh and inspired the world. As close as you can get to meeting Mark and spending some meaningful time together. Performed in an intimate historic setting, this great performance includes comedy, drama and literary reenactment. A tour de force and even the kids loved it! Chat / Photo op after the show captured a treasured family memory! Don't miss it! Seasonal.
Planters Barn Theater
319 N Main St
Catch the "Mark Twain Himself" performance with professional actor Richard Garey as humorist Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain). Experience a special encounter with the man who made America laugh and inspired the world. As close as you can get to meeting Mark and spending some meaningful time together. Performed in an intimate historic setting, this great performance includes comedy, drama and literary reenactment. A tour de force and even the kids loved it! Chat / Photo op after the show captured a treasured family memory! Don't miss it! Seasonal.
Top notch professional performances in a cozy theater. Check the website for current productions - always a great lineup! Seasonal.
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Bluff City Theater
212 Broadway
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Top notch professional performances in a cozy theater. Check the website for current productions - always a great lineup! Seasonal.
Catch a movie or two at this family owned multi-screened cinema with reclining seats!
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B&B Theatres Hannibal Main Street Cinema 8
100 Main St
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Catch a movie or two at this family owned multi-screened cinema with reclining seats!
Charming, historic, small town on the banks of the Mississippi. Enjoy all that Historic Downtown Hannibal has to offer! Downtown Hannibal is home to many unique festivals from Twain on Main to Chocolate Extravaganza, the Great Girlfriend Getaway to the Haunted Hannibal Halloween Festival, Victorian Festival of Christmas, and many more Shopping, antiquing, explore historic museums, enjoy classic architecture, relax in our lovely parks, or get a pedicure. There is something for everyone to enjoy in Historic Hannibal.
Historic Downtown Hannibal
Charming, historic, small town on the banks of the Mississippi. Enjoy all that Historic Downtown Hannibal has to offer! Downtown Hannibal is home to many unique festivals from Twain on Main to Chocolate Extravaganza, the Great Girlfriend Getaway to the Haunted Hannibal Halloween Festival, Victorian Festival of Christmas, and many more Shopping, antiquing, explore historic museums, enjoy classic architecture, relax in our lovely parks, or get a pedicure. There is something for everyone to enjoy in Historic Hannibal.
See where Sam Clemens grew up (and where the REAL adventures of “Tom Sawyer” took place) in a lovely garden flanked by a stone wall built by the WPA.  The home is on the register of  National Historic Landmarks. its fun to pick up the paint brush - one of Tom Sawyer's pranks to get help painting a fence! Other properties include Becky Thatcher’s House, Huckleberry Finn House, J.M. Clemens Justice of the Peace Office, newly restored Grant’s Drugstore, Interpretive Center and the Museum Gallery for one ticket Price.
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Casa și Muzeul Copilăriei lui Mark Twain
120 N Main St
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 See where Sam Clemens grew up (and where the REAL adventures of “Tom Sawyer” took place) in a lovely garden flanked by a stone wall built by the WPA.  The home is on the register of  National Historic Landmarks. its fun to pick up the paint brush - one of Tom Sawyer's pranks to get help painting a fence! Other properties include Becky Thatcher’s House, Huckleberry Finn House, J.M. Clemens Justice of the Peace Office, newly restored Grant’s Drugstore, Interpretive Center and the Museum Gallery for one ticket Price.
Take a tour of ​​Rockcliffe Mansion, built between 1898 and 1900 in the Georgian Revival Style. This massive Gilded Age grand residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.   Perched on a limestone bluff, overlooking the Mississippi River and the historic town of Hannibal below, its views are spectacular and unmatched. The interior is decorated in the Late Victorian and Art Nouveau styles, with most of the original antique furnishings and fixtures preserved and on display.  The Mansion is filled with rich Mahogany and Quarter Sawn Oak appointments.  Rockcliffe boasts more than 30 rooms, 10 ornate fireplaces, and many architectural details that would be difficult, if not impossible, to duplicate.   Rich in history, the Mansion is open to the public for guided tours daily from April 15th through November 15th.
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Rockcliffe Mansion
1000 Bird St
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Take a tour of ​​Rockcliffe Mansion, built between 1898 and 1900 in the Georgian Revival Style. This massive Gilded Age grand residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.   Perched on a limestone bluff, overlooking the Mississippi River and the historic town of Hannibal below, its views are spectacular and unmatched. The interior is decorated in the Late Victorian and Art Nouveau styles, with most of the original antique furnishings and fixtures preserved and on display.  The Mansion is filled with rich Mahogany and Quarter Sawn Oak appointments.  Rockcliffe boasts more than 30 rooms, 10 ornate fireplaces, and many architectural details that would be difficult, if not impossible, to duplicate.   Rich in history, the Mansion is open to the public for guided tours daily from April 15th through November 15th.
The cave was called "McDougal's Cave" in Mark Twain's novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and was renamed in his honor in 1880. See his newly discovered signature in the cave, too! See actor Jim Waddell playing the author himself from April through October. This is the oldest operating show cave in the state. Along with nearby Cameron Cave, it became a registered National Natural Landmark in 1972, due to "Exceptionally good examples of the maze type of cavern development." It's always 56 degrees, and perfect for exploring in any weather - rain or shine! www.MarkTwainCave.com
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Peștera Mark Twain și Peștera Cameron
300 Cave Hollow Rd
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The cave was called "McDougal's Cave" in Mark Twain's novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and was renamed in his honor in 1880. See his newly discovered signature in the cave, too! See actor Jim Waddell playing the author himself from April through October. This is the oldest operating show cave in the state. Along with nearby Cameron Cave, it became a registered National Natural Landmark in 1972, due to "Exceptionally good examples of the maze type of cavern development." It's always 56 degrees, and perfect for exploring in any weather - rain or shine! www.MarkTwainCave.com
An interesting assortment of art, furnishings, rocks, jewelry.
Lydia's Cabinet of Curiosities
223 North Main Street
An interesting assortment of art, furnishings, rocks, jewelry.
Free. Built in 1935 as a memorial to Mark Twain on his 100th birthday. 244 steps lead up to the Lighthouse from the north end of Main Street on a park atop Cardiff Hill, a favorite play area of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and the gang. The area around the Lighthouse offers a panoramic view of Hannibal and the Mississippi River. See the Tom & Huck statue at its base.
Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse
East Rock Street
Free. Built in 1935 as a memorial to Mark Twain on his 100th birthday. 244 steps lead up to the Lighthouse from the north end of Main Street on a park atop Cardiff Hill, a favorite play area of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and the gang. The area around the Lighthouse offers a panoramic view of Hannibal and the Mississippi River. See the Tom & Huck statue at its base.
Pay the day rate for the kids to go swimming!
Hannibal Aquatic Center
1700 Pleasant Street
Pay the day rate for the kids to go swimming!
Hannibal Ramp Park is located in Huckleberry Park, off highway 61 south. It is a multi-use park – bikes, boards and blades are welcome. The facility is 8800 sq. ft.. It features below grade concrete bowls with 6 ft. drop ins, banks, spines, rollers, a hubba ledge, grind block, extensions and a hand rail. Helmets are required!
Huckleberry Park
1300 30th Street
Hannibal Ramp Park is located in Huckleberry Park, off highway 61 south. It is a multi-use park – bikes, boards and blades are welcome. The facility is 8800 sq. ft.. It features below grade concrete bowls with 6 ft. drop ins, banks, spines, rollers, a hubba ledge, grind block, extensions and a hand rail. Helmets are required!
Public course
Norwoods Golf Club
52651 Norwoods Place
Public course
Public course
American Legion Golf Course
3681 Highway Mm
Public course
Tour the cave complex of Missouri’s oldest show cave. A national landmark. Take a 1 hour tour of the cave. Gem searching is also fun to do here.
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Peștera Mark Twain și Peștera Cameron
300 Cave Hollow Rd
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Tour the cave complex of Missouri’s oldest show cave. A national landmark. Take a 1 hour tour of the cave. Gem searching is also fun to do here.
Free. Photographs, artifacts, and interactive exhibits tell the stories of the first log cabins in 1819, the Antebellum years of slavery and steamboats, the coming of the railroads and Civil War, the prosperity of the lumber barons during Hannibal’s Gilded Age, and prominent Hannibalians throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn the stories of other famous Hannibal residents, including Ukulele Ike, known best as the voice of Jiminy Cricket, and the Titanic’s own ‘Unsinkable’ Molly Brown. Check out the gift shop for a wide variety of handmade and vintage items, including accessories for the Steampunk enthusiast.
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Hannibal History Museum
200 N Main St
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Free. Photographs, artifacts, and interactive exhibits tell the stories of the first log cabins in 1819, the Antebellum years of slavery and steamboats, the coming of the railroads and Civil War, the prosperity of the lumber barons during Hannibal’s Gilded Age, and prominent Hannibalians throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn the stories of other famous Hannibal residents, including Ukulele Ike, known best as the voice of Jiminy Cricket, and the Titanic’s own ‘Unsinkable’ Molly Brown. Check out the gift shop for a wide variety of handmade and vintage items, including accessories for the Steampunk enthusiast.
The “Unsinkable” Molly Brown was born in Hannibal in 1867 at the outset of Hannibal’s Gilded Age. Visit the small cottage where Maggie Tobin was born, long before she became the Unsinkable Molly Brown. Hear tales of her childhood and learn how her experiences while living in Hannibal would influence her throughout her life during your guided tour.
Molly Brown Birthplace Museum
600 Butler St
The “Unsinkable” Molly Brown was born in Hannibal in 1867 at the outset of Hannibal’s Gilded Age. Visit the small cottage where Maggie Tobin was born, long before she became the Unsinkable Molly Brown. Hear tales of her childhood and learn how her experiences while living in Hannibal would influence her throughout her life during your guided tour.
isit Hannibal’s only museum dedicated to the African American who inspired the character of Jim in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In Hannibal’s first memorial to “Jim”, aka Daniel Quarles, view Samuel Clemens, the humanitarian, and explore the lives of African Americans who influenced his life and works. You will also have the opportunity to explore the proud history of many African American Hannibal residents who through the generations have called Hannibal, Missouri home. JimsJourney.org
Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center
509 N 3rd St
isit Hannibal’s only museum dedicated to the African American who inspired the character of Jim in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In Hannibal’s first memorial to “Jim”, aka Daniel Quarles, view Samuel Clemens, the humanitarian, and explore the lives of African Americans who influenced his life and works. You will also have the opportunity to explore the proud history of many African American Hannibal residents who through the generations have called Hannibal, Missouri home. JimsJourney.org
Mississippi Mind Trap is a fun, exciting & interactive entertainment experience. You, your family & friends will attempt to find clues and solve puzzles while trying to escape one of our realistically themed rooms within the time limit.
Mississippi Mind Trap-Escape Room
518 Broadway
Mississippi Mind Trap is a fun, exciting & interactive entertainment experience. You, your family & friends will attempt to find clues and solve puzzles while trying to escape one of our realistically themed rooms within the time limit.
Miniature golf course, arcade, train rides for the kids, bumper boats and more. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the Riverview Cafe. (Seasonal) www.SawyersCreek.com
Sawyer's Creek Fun Park
11011 Missouri 79
Miniature golf course, arcade, train rides for the kids, bumper boats and more. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the Riverview Cafe. (Seasonal) www.SawyersCreek.com
Winery with award winning Missouri grapes located near the Mark Twain Cave Complex
Cave Hollow West Winery
Winery with award winning Missouri grapes located near the Mark Twain Cave Complex
Handcrafted award winning pottery. Some of the collection can be seen at Java Jive nearby, but go see the store where the kiln is! www.AyersPottery.com
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Ayers Pottery
308 N 3rd St
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Handcrafted award winning pottery. Some of the collection can be seen at Java Jive nearby, but go see the store where the kiln is! www.AyersPottery.com
Admission is included with the Mark Twain Museum. This building was the actual home of Laura Hawkins, Mark Twain's childhood friend and inspiration for Becky Thatcher in the book “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.”
Becky Thatcher's House
211 Hill St
Admission is included with the Mark Twain Museum. This building was the actual home of Laura Hawkins, Mark Twain's childhood friend and inspiration for Becky Thatcher in the book “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.”
Did you know that the escaped slave "Jim" in Mark Twain's classic Huckleberry Finn was based on a real person named Daniel Quarles? This museum recognizes one of Mark Twain's most complex yet under-represented literary figures - Jim, Huck's friend and travelling companion. Learn about Daniel Quarles, his legacy and glimpse what life was like for him, his descendants and other African Americans living in Hannibal during the 19th and 20th century.
Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center
509 N 3rd St
Did you know that the escaped slave "Jim" in Mark Twain's classic Huckleberry Finn was based on a real person named Daniel Quarles? This museum recognizes one of Mark Twain's most complex yet under-represented literary figures - Jim, Huck's friend and travelling companion. Learn about Daniel Quarles, his legacy and glimpse what life was like for him, his descendants and other African Americans living in Hannibal during the 19th and 20th century.
See the cabin where the author Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) was born in 1835. The cabin is protected within a modern museum building that also includes a public reading room, several of Twain's first editions, a handwritten manuscript of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and furnishings from Twain's Connecticut home. The historic site is adjacent to Mark Twain State Park on a peninsula at the western end of man-made Mark Twain Lake. The cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
37352 Shrine Road
See the cabin where the author Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) was born in 1835. The cabin is protected within a modern museum building that also includes a public reading room, several of Twain's first editions, a handwritten manuscript of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and furnishings from Twain's Connecticut home. The historic site is adjacent to Mark Twain State Park on a peninsula at the western end of man-made Mark Twain Lake. The cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

Day Trips Out of Town

Less than 2 hours drive from Hannibal, the Missouri Wine Route straddles the Missouri River along the picturesque two-lane highways 94 and 100, leading travelers to small towns surprisingly rich in history and wine-country heritage. Here you will find 11 of the state’s renowned wineries clustered (Sugar Creek, Augusta, Montelle, Mt. Pleasant, Balducci and Blumenhof) situated along Highway 94, known to many as the Missouri Weinstrasse (German for wine road). The Hermann wine region, a few minutes west of the Weinstrasse region on Highway 100, is home to several other wineries, including Adam Puchta Winery, Hermanhof Winery, Stone Hill Wine Company, Bias Vineyard & Winery and Robller Vineyard. All 11 wineries are located within an hour of each other, making a day tour extremely enjoyable.
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Augusta
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Less than 2 hours drive from Hannibal, the Missouri Wine Route straddles the Missouri River along the picturesque two-lane highways 94 and 100, leading travelers to small towns surprisingly rich in history and wine-country heritage. Here you will find 11 of the state’s renowned wineries clustered (Sugar Creek, Augusta, Montelle, Mt. Pleasant, Balducci and Blumenhof) situated along Highway 94, known to many as the Missouri Weinstrasse (German for wine road). The Hermann wine region, a few minutes west of the Weinstrasse region on Highway 100, is home to several other wineries, including Adam Puchta Winery, Hermanhof Winery, Stone Hill Wine Company, Bias Vineyard & Winery and Robller Vineyard. All 11 wineries are located within an hour of each other, making a day tour extremely enjoyable.
The Nauvoo Historic Sites is on the National Register of Historic Places and tells the story of early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who settled here between 1839-1846 and built a thriving and dynamic city on a bend of the Mississippi River. Religious persecution forced their departure in 1846, and they headed to Salt Lake City. See restorations and reconstructions of historic buildings. Scenic drive from Hannibal, and a fascinating look at life in the 1800s.
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Nauvoo
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The Nauvoo Historic Sites is on the National Register of Historic Places and tells the story of early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who settled here between 1839-1846 and built a thriving and dynamic city on a bend of the Mississippi River. Religious persecution forced their departure in 1846, and they headed to Salt Lake City. See restorations and reconstructions of historic buildings. Scenic drive from Hannibal, and a fascinating look at life in the 1800s.