Exciting adventures in Hannibal

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Many unique and thrilling adventures await in Hannibal!

Day 1

Becky Thatcher’s Diner

Breakfast at Becky Thatcher's Diner is a great way to start a trip filled with excitement. The homemade dishes and 1950s ambiance are sure to help prepare you for a unique visit.

Attractions

Mark Twain Cave Complex

Start your day with an extreme and up-close exploration of historic Cameron Cave. Available by reservation only, the Cameron Cave Wild Tour includes, helmets, flashlights, and a challenging labyrinth of passageways to discover. Each participant must be able to able to fit into a 12" by 18" space and be able to Army crawl a distance of 25 feet. Old clothes and sturdy, closed-toe shoes are needed for this muddy adventure. Also, visitors are asked to bring a change of clothes, towel, and shower supplies to clean up after the tour has concluded.

Attractions

Julian Steyermark Woods Conservation Area

Gear down just a bit after the Wild Tour with a hike through unspoiled wilderness in the Julian Steyermark Woods Conservation Area. The path is clearly marked, and there are ample opportunities to see wildlife, natural creeks, and native foliage in this lush environment.

Dining

Finn’s Food & Spirits

Discover a special place for lunch at Finn's Food & Spirits. There are many delicious specialties available, and stories abound that the "Spirits" in the name doesn't just refer to drinks!

Attractions

Hannibal River Cruises on the Mark Twain Riverboat

A truly unique adventure is waiting for you at historic Glascock's Landing on the Hannibal riverfront. Board the Mark Twain Riverboat for a great helping of historical tales and views along the Mighty Mississippi River you just can't get any other way.

Attractions

Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours

This adventure is sure to get pique your curiosity and sense of adventure! Learn numerous ghost stories contained in Hannibal's historic architecture, and even search for paranormal activity in the Old Baptist Cemetery!

Day 2

Dining

Java Jive

This unique destination offers delicious breakfast items and coffee drinks amid an art-filled and historic locale in the heart of downtown Hannibal!

Attractions

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum Properties

Explore the full scope of Mark Twain's genius and his early years growing up in Hannibal. The interactive exhibits and videos are filled with real stories of hardship, the threat of disease (and medical treatments that could cause more harm than good), a childhood full of adventure, a bustling river town economy, law and order (and murder!), and ways to experience firsthand what it would be like to be growing up in 19th Century Hannibal.

Attractions

Mississippi Mind Trap & Escape Room

Time to take your adventure to the limit with a race against the clock to freedom! Mississippi Mind Trap & Escape Room provides clues and guidance to assist you on your journey to escape within the one-hour time limit.

Dining

Private: Mark Twain Dinette

Homemade root beer, famous fried chicken, Maid-Rite sandwiches, and delectable desserts have been staples of this local dining destination for over 80 years. A special dining experience for generations!

Attractions

Mark Twain Live at Cave Hollow Theatre

Experience Mark Twain up-close and personal, with an authentic depiction that gets you as close as possible to actually meeting Hannibal's most famous son.

Dining

Private: Drakes Steak and Ale

Take a culinary adventure with locally-crafted BBQ and desserts in a rustic and friendly environment.

Attractions

Rockcliffe Mansion

The turn-of-the-century Rockcliffe Mansion offers an impressive hour-long docent Guided Tour. In addition to the spectacular views from the estate grounds, this breathtaking Gilded Age Mansion houses many original furnishings, priceless L.C. Tiffany lighting fixtures and stained glass windows, and a fascinating history. See the Grand Staircase where Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) addressed 300 of Hannibal society during his last visit to Hannibal in 1902.

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Exciting adventures in Hannibal

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Trip Days

Day 1

Becky Thatcher’s Diner

Mark Twain Cave Complex

Julian Steyermark Woods Conservation Area

Finn’s Food & Spirits

Hannibal River Cruises on the Mark Twain Riverboat

Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours

Day 2

Java Jive

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum Properties

Mississippi Mind Trap & Escape Room

Private: Mark Twain Dinette

Mark Twain Live at Cave Hollow Theatre

Private: Drakes Steak and Ale

Rockcliffe Mansion

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