 Mark Twain’s Hannibal, Missouri
The writings of Samuel L. Clemens, known in literature as Mark Twain, come alive when you visit the banks of the Mississippi River and the Hannibal of Mark Twain’s childhood. This five-day tour lets you experience his boyhood home, museums in his honor, the exciting Mark Twain cave, stories from his fiction, live performances, and much, much more. |
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The Mark Twain Cave
Though made famous by the writings of Samuel Clemens (known world-wide as Mark Twain), the Mark Twain cave was discovered by a hunter named Jack Sims when his dog chased an animal into an opening in the cave. The rest is truly history as the cave became frequented by Clemens and featured in at least one of his novels. It is the oldest show cave in Missouri and has been giving tours for over 114 years. On your tour, you’ll discover all sorts of its uses throughout history, including its role as a hiding place for Jesse James and in the famous Underground Railroad.
Cameron Cave
Cameron Cave is the newest show cave in Missouri and a sister cave to the famous Mark Twain cavern. Cameron Cave is operated by the Cameron family. They have owned it these grounds since before Judge E.T. Cameron and Archie Cameron first discovered this cave. The Cameron Cave covers nine acres of land and holds 260 passages, their maze-like paths totaling six miles in length.
Jim Waddell – Mark Twain impersonator
Cave Hollow Theatre presents Jim Waddell, weaving the yarns so familiar to Mark Twain readers from some of the country’s most treasured literature. Wadell’s authenticity has been praised by Twain scholars around the world.
Sawyer’s Creek Family Fun Park & Restaurant
You’ll find Sawyer’s Creed on the banks of the Mississippi River and filled with entertainment, shopping, and dining, including the ONLY restaurant in Hannibal with a river view. The fun includes a Sweet Shop, miniature golf, souvenirs, bumper boats, and much more.
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Optional Attractions:
Lover’s Leap
Legend says an Indian maiden jumped with her lover off this high bluff, choosing suicide over marrying a warrior she despised. Whether truth or a tale of fiction started by Mark Twain’s older brother, the idea of this story will thrill you as you stand on the bluff made of Limestone formations.
The Lighthouse
The Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse shines not as a navigational tool but to oversee the festivities surrounding Mark Twain’s birthday. It has been dedicated by three presidents, by Franklin D. Roosevelt when it was first built and by President Kennedy and President Clinton after being refurbished.
 Tom and Huck’s Statue
In the book Tom Sawyer we are told that Tom did not like to be seen by the respectable people of his community while in the company with Huck Finn. But for over 75 years there has been a statue of the two of them that stands on the north end of Main Street in Hannibal, MO. According to literature and what the locals tell, this is the site of the original “Cardiff Hill.”
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