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Things To Do in Hannibal
Center Street Landing - Mark Twain Riverboat
The Mark Twain Riverboat has been a unique fixture on the banks of the Mississippi for more than 30 years, offering visitors an up-close view of the Mississippi River during either 1-hour narrated sightseeing cruises or 2-hour dinner cruises. Hannibal river cruises give visitors the opportunity to explore the Mississippi just like Tom and Huck. This Mississippi River Cruise departs from Hill Street Landing three times daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with two departures daily during September and October. Dinner cruises depart at 6:30 p.m; check for availability. Built in 1964, the Mark Twain Riverboat is 120 ft. long, 33 ft. wide and has a 400-passenger capacity, so there is plenty of room aboard the vessel, which is wheelchair accessible (w/ some limitations.)
The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
Explore the roots of Twain’s genius as you discover how a young boy from a small river town became America’s most beloved author and humorist. Tour seven historic properties and museums – See the Mark Twain Boyhood Home, a National Historic Landmark, the Becky Thatcher House, Huckleberry Finn House, J.M. Clemens Justice of the Peace Office, the newly reopened Grant’s Drug Store, Museum Gallery and Interpretive Center for one ticket price. The Mark Twain Museum offers something for everyone in the family.
Karlocks Kars and Pop Culture
You’ll want to see this collection! Take a self-guided tour through Hannibal’s newest, family-friendly attraction! Over 10,000 square feet of artifacts let you relive historic, pop culture moments. Remarkable artifacts including over a dozen vintage cars, arcade games, 100s of signs & posters, movie props, jukeboxes, and much more. The cars will wow any car enthusiast. All are original, in their classic state. Some notable movie and pop culture items include Frank Sinatra memorabilia from the original Capitol Records Studio, a cash register once belonging to President Harry S. Truman, and a motorcycle belonging to Steve McQueen. Who new all of these treasures could be seen in Hannibal? Check out the gift shop to take home a unique purchase from Hannibal, MO! Also ask about the combo ticket for three great attractions – Karlock’s Kars, The Haunted House & Wax Museum and Big River Train Town. Three attractions for one low price! Available at all three locations.
Mark Twain Cave & Campground
Mark Twain Cave is Missouri’s oldest show cave and boasts the status of being a national landmark. Experienced guides will escort you on a 60-minute tour of the cave where the walkways are smooth and there are no steps. The cave is not wheelchair accessible due to its natural state. Mark Twain Cave stays a constant 52 degrees year round! A light jacket or sweater is recommended on the tours. Sensible walking shoes are suggested while you are on your tour.
Haunted House on Hill Street
A spookier side of Hannibal! Sure to evoke a feeling of nostalgia in those who visited more than 30 years ago, and delight and “frighten” today’s visitors of all ages. Don’t let the charming exterior of the house fool you; the shackled skeleton in the top window should serve as a warning that something sinister is going on inside! You’ll first enter a Holiday Magic area, offering small gifts and holiday items. Next, you’ll enter a dark room where you’ll be greeted by the unblinking stares of 27 wax figures, artfully sculpted by Martin Krewson. Go through another doorway and…the terror begins!
Hannibal Trolley Co
Join us for an old-fashioned trolley ride. Step back in time with us and relive the adventures of Mark Twain’s days in Hannibal. On this guided tour, we offer you the history of Hannibal, show you sights and give you a chance to stop and visit several local attractions. You may depart and re-board our trolley at Mark Twain Cave, Sawyer’s Creek, Rockcliffe Mansion and the trolley depot. Trolleys run open air in the summer months and are enclosed in the early spring and late fall. Group shuttle service is available during the day and evening hours. Available for weddings, reception shuttles and special events.
Rockcliffe Mansion
Rockcliffe Mansion was built between 1898 and 1900 by lumber baron John J. Cruikshank Jr. for his 2nd wife and four daughters. It is a 13,500 sq. ft. grand residence originally built on a 10 acre estate, and situated on a limestone bluff with breathtaking views of the Mississippi River, Lover’s Leap, and historic Hannibal. The family lived in Rockcliffe (as the family called it) until Mr. Cruikshank passed in 1924. It was then closed, vacant and abandoned for the next 43 years. Decorated in the Late Victorian and Art Nouveau styles, most of the original antique furnishings, gas/electric combination lighting fixtures, high-end plumbing fixtures, and personal effects of the original family were preserved and are on display. Rockcliffe is filled with rich mahogany, and quarter sawn oak appointments, magnificent L.C. Tiffany and Palladian windows, and the finest interior decorations from America and Europe.
Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours
Do you love ghost stories? Do you believe that spirits exist and can communicate with the living? Do you love history with a fun twist? Experience a Missouri ghost tour that you will never forget! Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours offers a guided tour of historic Hannibal that will leave you wanting more. This reservation-only sightseeing tour departs from downtown Hannibal at 7:00pm.This history-based guided driving ghost tour will take you all around one of the most haunted towns in America! Climb aboard the shuttle and learn the secrets of many of Hannibal’s most notoriously haunted sites — both past and present. Hear stories of murder and mischief during Mark Twain’s boyhood days in Hannibal, meet the present-day ghosts of the mansions on Millionaires’ Row, and so much more! Our Missouri Ghost Tour includes an investigation of Old Baptist Cemetery where you’ll walk amongst the graves of slaves and Civil War soldiers and search for signs of paranormal activity!
Big River Steampunk Festival
Don your goggles and celebrate the Victorian inventions, industry & architecture of Hannibal’s Gilded Age! Cosplay, costume contests, historic homes tour, live music, vaudeville show, tea with Queen Victoria and more!Enjoy the fun and fantasy of this unique festival! There are waaaaaay too many fun events to list here, but all the FREE events and PREMIUM Steampunk Festival events can be found on the Big River Steampunk Festival website – www.bigriversteampunkfestival.com