Family Fun in Hannibal

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Are you ready to get out and about? No Hannibal vacation would be complete without experiencing some of our most fun activities. Explore a cave, hunt for ghosts, and more! This is one Missouri family vacation you’ll be talking about for years!

Day 1

Attractions

Historic Downtown Hannibal

Hop out of the car and stretch those legs! You can start at the park with the little ones, or stroll along Main Street and grab a coffee or a bite to begin your fun!

Attractions

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum Properties

Get started making memories! Hands-on exhibits and a self-guided tour means everyone will enjoy this museum.

Dining

Chocolaterie Stam

While making your way down to the Museum Gallery, stop in and grab a sweet treat!

Attractions

Historic Hannibal City Tours

Now that you've explored a bit of downtown, hop aboard and see all the sights you'll be taking in, with great photo ops!

Dining

Finn’s Food & Spirits

If it's nice outside, why not grab dinner and enjoy more Main Street? Burgers, salads, wraps - you'll find something everyone likes!

Attractions

Mississippi Mind Trap & Escape Room

Now it's time to work together to solve the puzzles and get out! Can you figure out the riddles in time in this fun escape room?

Day 2

Dining

Java Jive

The adults may want to grab a coffee before this active day begins!

Attractions

Mark Twain Cave Complex

It's time to start exploring - underground! You'll see the cave Mark Twain made famous, and have the chance to sluice for gemstones!

Attractions

Hannibal River Cruises on the Mark Twain Riverboat

Now hop aboard the riverboat for river lore and fun! Kids will love seeing the barges and islands on the Mighty Mississippi!

Dining

Private: Mark Twain Dinette

Time to grab lunch! Try the famous homemade root beer or onion rings!

Attractions

Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse

You're so close - you might as well walk those...few steps up to the Mark Twain Lighthouse for the amazing view.

Attractions

Molly Brown Birthplace & Museum

Open Memorial Day - Labor Day, you can learn about the Unsinkable Molly Brown of Titanic fame!

Dining

Ole Wolfhound Pub

Enjoy traditional Irish fare before your last adventurde of the evening.

Attractions

Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours

Explore the 'other' side of Hannibal! If you're comfortable with your family watching a PG-13 movie, then you'll have a blast on this paranormal journey!

Day 3

Dining

Becky Thatcher’s Diner

Have a big breakfast and get ready to see one of America's Castles before heading out of town!

Attractions

Rockcliffe Mansion

This gem is an amazing tour for everyone!

Attractions

Discover Hannibal’s many murals!

Before you head back home, make sure to check out Hannibal's murals for some last-minute photos. You'll be talking about your Hannibal trip for years to come.

Plan

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Trip Days

Day 1

Historic Downtown Hannibal

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum Properties

Chocolaterie Stam

Historic Hannibal City Tours

Finn’s Food & Spirits

Mississippi Mind Trap & Escape Room

Day 2

Java Jive

Mark Twain Cave Complex

Hannibal River Cruises on the Mark Twain Riverboat

Private: Mark Twain Dinette

Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse

Molly Brown Birthplace & Museum

Ole Wolfhound Pub

Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours

Day 3

Becky Thatcher’s Diner

Rockcliffe Mansion

Discover Hannibal’s many murals!

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