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Ahh, so many things to do...and so little time.
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Mark Twain
Boyhood Home and Museum Properties
120 North Main
573-221-9010
The
Stories Started Here
Discover how a young boy growing up in
the small village of Hannibal became one of the world's most famous
authors. A self guided tour of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
Properties gives you the chance to explore the Hannibal of Samuel
Clemens' childhood and experience the beloved stories he created through
the power of his imagination.
www.marktwainmuseum.org
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The Mark Twain
Cave Complex
7079 County Road 453
573-221-1656
Live
the Adventure
Mark Twain wrote, By and by somebody shouted,
Who's ready for the cave? Everybody was! Today you will have the same exciting experience exploring this remarkable
cave as Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher did many years ago.
Mark Twain Cave - The world's most famous cave!
Cameron Cave - Missouri's newest Showcave!
Jim Waddell as Mark Twain
Family Entertainment @ Cave Hollow Theatre
And MUCH MORE!
www.marktwaincave.com
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Tom and Becky Appearances
Hannibal Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 230 (573)221-1101
tombecky@hannibalchamber.org
See one of the most famous literary couples act out their engagement in front of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home, then stroll through the Historic District. Beginning Memorial Day through August, on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Mark Twain
Mississippi Riverboat
400 Front Street
573-221-3222
Cruises
on this nostalgic Riverboat start from the landing at the foot of
Center Street. See this famous river town from the boat that bears
the name of its most famous citizen
Mark Twain.
Enjoy one-hour Sightseeing Cruises and two-hour Evening Dinner Cruises
(complete with live music)
www.marktwainriverboat.com
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The Spratt
Family Theater
Featuring the Spratt Family Jubilee
101 North Main
573-248-8383

The Spratt Family Jubilee is back and better than ever in their beautiful location within the heart of historic Hannibal. The Spratt Family Theater features a wonderful atmospere, family fun, and a variety of great music and hilarious comedy from the Spratt Family Jubilee. Topped off with the option of a delicious meal and a friendly staff dedicated to please, the Spratt Family Theater promises its visitors memorable and worthwhile experience. Your trip to "America's Hometown" won't be complete without a visit to the Spratt Family Dinner Theater! 2007 Menu (subject to change) Roast beef and Fried chicken, Twice baked mashed potatoes, green beans, Italian rotini salad, roll and butter, assorted desserts, coffee, and tea.
www.sprattfamilyjubilee.com
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Rockcliffe
Mansion
1000 Bird
573-221-4140
Turn
of the Century Mansion
Restored to its Original Splendor
12,000 square feet of splendor, 30 rooms of wonder, 10 hand carved
marble fireplaces, 9 bedrooms with original furnishings, 7 bathrooms,
Tiffany windows and light fixtures, period clothing, amazing antiquities,
all overlooking the Mississippi Rive, Gift shop, Café and
Art Gallery.
www.RockcliffeMansion.com
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Molly Brown
The
Titanic's famous lady!
600 Butler
573-221-2100
Did
you know that Molly Brown was on her way to Hannibal when the Titanic
sank? Come see where it all started for this world famous lady at
her Birthplace and Museum in Hannibal Missouri.
www.mollybrownmuseum.com
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Mark Twain
Himself
319 North Main
573-231-0021 or 866-492-0021
Email: info@marktwainhimself.com
Live
Shows @ the Planters Barn Theater in Downtown Hannibal. Live show
includes a Victorian Tea with Coffees, Teas, Cakes & Pastries
compliments of your irrepressible host, Mark Twain Himself.
www.marktwainhimself.com
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Sawyer's Creek Family Fun Park & Restaurant
11011 HWY 79
Located just across from the Mark Twain Cave on Highway 79
573-221-8000
E-mail: info@sawyerscreek.com
Get ready to enjoy some family fun, great food and oh what a view! Sawyers Creek features: mini golf, bumper boats, bumper cars, water wars, a train ride and so much more! Also adults and kids will enjoy the sweet shop and for a real treat try the food at the Riverview Café which is sure to please, whatever your pleasure. Don't forget to check out the wine shop, old time photos, gift and craft shops and so much more!
www.sawyerscreek.com
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The Star Theatre
215 South Main
573-221-7771
This historic theatre was built in 1906 and today has been fully restored
to its original beauty, it is open as a Dinner and Movie Theatre complete
with singing and dancing wait staff! Classic movies are shown nightly
along with a full menu and full bar service.
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Historic Hannibal
Ghost Tours
877-423-4140 or 573-221-4140
Tour
by trolley and by foot and meet modern day storytellers and spirits
from the past. A two hour guided tour takes visitors to locations
ranging from cemeteries to former bordellos, from Victorian Mansions
to theatres. Tour highlights include one of the fifteen best
places to sleep with a ghost.
www.HauntedHannibal.com
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Jim Waddell
573-221-1656
Mark Twain Lives... at Cave Hollow Theatre. Raconteur Jim Waddell reweaves yarns first spun by the creator of some of our most treasured literature. This presentation has been lauded by Twainian scholars for its authenticity of deliverance and mannerisms. Questions about the author's life or writing? Visit with the performer after the show.
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The Gospel Shed
10373 Hwy O. Hannibal MO 63401 (573) 221-5682
A fun-filled live Southern Gospel Music Theater. Bus tours and groups welcome. Call for show dates and times.
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Rock Crawling
Enjoy Rock Crawling Events at the NEW Hannibal Rocks!
5 miles South of Hannibal on Highway 61
217-437-5337
Awesome off-road experience brought to you by Rockport Off-Road Park. Trailriding and rockcrawling for 4 WD vehicles, Rhinos/Rangers type vehicles with roll cages and trail bikes. Many exciting 4wd events planned for 2007!
www.rop.com
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Big River Train Town Museum & Gift Shop
320 N. 3rd
573-221-1966
All aboard! To Train Town, where toy trains come alive. New and vintage toy trains. Take a journey to a time where the Golden Age of railroading and toy trains was a part of most everyone's life. So stoll back and enjoy our operating and interactive layouts, along with toy train memorabilia. Bring your camera and smiles. Open daily. Small admission. Family and group rates available.
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Tom Sawyer Diorama Museum & Twains Yarn
323 N. Main
573-221-3525
Sixteen hand-carved scenes walk you through Tom's adventures and will refresh your memories of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Group tours welcome at discounted rates. Twain's Yarn has a variety of classic and novelty yarns for knitting and weaving. Weaving and knitting classes offered, plus loom rental available.
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Twainland Express Sightseeing Tours
400 N. Third
573-221-5593
Come let us tell you a story aboard Hannibal's only passenger train. Informative guides combine colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well-researched historical facts to provide a unique, fun and educational tour for all ages.
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Hannibal Trolley Company Sightseeing Tours
220 N. Main
573-221-1161
Join us for an old fashioned trolley ride. Step back into history with us and relive the adventures of Mark Twain's days in Hannibal. We offer you the history of Hannibal, show you sights and give you a chance to stop and visit several of our local attractions. You may depart and reboard our trolley at the Mark Twain Cave, Sawyer's Creek, Rockcliffe Mansion and our depot. Trolleys run open air in summer months and are enclosed in early spring and late fall.
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Mark Twain Clopper
Hill & Main Streets
573-439-5054
Step back in time and see Hannibal's Historic District on this twenty minute narrated horse-drawn tour. Memorial Day through Labor Day: Monday through Saturday. May, September, October: Schools and groups by appointment.
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