7 Unexpected Finds in Hannibal! Yes, you will find Mark Twain history and the Mississippi River, obviously. (If this wasn’t obvious, you may want to hit up our attractions pages and then re-visit this blog post.) But here are some things you may not expect to find in the town that inspired Mr. Twain. …
Looking to get out and explore this summer, but not sure where to begin? Look no further than Hannibal, Missouri! We have planned the perfect day for you! All you have to do is click here for directions to help kick-start your adventure in historic Hannibal, Missouri. 1. Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse Start your day by walking up…
If it’s been a year or more since you’ve visited Hannibal, Missouri, you are in for great new things! The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum reopened one of their historic buildings – the Becky Thatcher House – with all-new exhibits exploring childhood. Visitors young AND young-at-heart will enjoy this look at growing up, 1840s…
America’s Castles. That might bring to mind the Biltmore, or Hearst Castle, but Hannibal, MO boasts its own grand home overlooking the Mississippi River. Mark Twain may have put Hannibal on the map, and may have even coined the term ‘the Gilded Age’ to describe the new wealth of the late 1800s and early 1900s,…
Visiting Hannibal and not sure where to stay? We don’t want you to worry when on vacation, so here is a lodging guide of the best places to fit your needs and make planning your trip to Hannibal a breeze. Are you looking for a place that is walking distance from the Historic Downtown area? These…
Tom Sawyer & Becky Thatcher aren’t Hannibal’s only fictional characters now that Pokemon GO has arrived! Hannibal has had fictional characters roam the streets for years with our Tom and Becky Program and now the streets are becoming populated with a NEW kind of fictional character – Pokémon from the Pokémon Go app! This app…
Everyone dreams of having that perfect picture to post on Instagram, Facebook or to hang in their home. A picture that your friends will inquire about and allow you to brag on your adventures. Well here is the official list of the most adventurous, photogenic, and inspiring locations to photograph in…
Yes, you will find Mark Twain and the Mississippi River, obviously. (If this wasn’t obvious, you may want to hit up our attractions pages and then re-visit this blog post.) But here are some things you may not expect to find in the town that inspired Mr. Twain. 1. Cave-Aged Cheese. Huh? That’s right; cave-aged…