INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE
Hannibal, Missouri
HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in Hannibal listed below at no cost. Visit the Mississippi River Tales Murals or learn of the area's early settlers!
THE MARK TWAIN BOYHOOD HOME & MUSEUM
This included tour visits seven buildings, five of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and two that are highly interactive museums showcasing fifteen original Norman Rockwell paintings! Learn about the Hannibal of Samuel Clemens’s childhood and explore the stories created through the powerful imagination of American icon, Mark Twain.
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
For more than 150 years, the Sanctuary of Trinity Episcopal Church, designed by architect Joseph A. Miller, has stood the test of time. With an interior consisting of a deeply arched heavy wooden beamed ceiling, beautiful bronze lanterns and side wall lamps, an impressive pipe organ and 18 illustriously conceived stained glass windows, Trinity Church is truly a historic marvel.
CAVE HOLLOW WEST WINERY
Located on the beautiful grounds of the Mark Twain Cave Complex, the Cave Hollow West Winery features a full-scale winery, tasting bar, and gift shop. Stop in to enjoy tastings of their unique Missouri-made wines. Be sure to check out their special series of wines, such as the Mark Twain Reserve, the Gilded Page, the Jumping Frog, and more. After sampling some wines, explore the cave that Mark Twain made famous! 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. (Admission to cave is additional; bring a light jacket; tour takes one hour to complete).
HANNIBAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Uncover the rich history of Hannibal as you explore the exhibits of this insightful museum. Learn about the founding of Hannibal from the Sauk and Fox tribes to settler Moses D. Bates, who established the city’s first log cabin in 1819. Travel through the steamboat era of Hannibal to discover the stories of General Putnam, Bates’ steamboat and the steamboat trade that soon attracted many families to Hannibal, including the Clemens family. Continue your adventure through Hannibal’s past with exhibits on the Civil War, local lumber barons, the Industrial Revolution, architecture, and more. Visitors are probably quite familiar with Hannibal’s most-famous resident Samuel Clemens, but they will be sure to find out this charming river town has sprouted its fair share of historical figures.
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