Content Table of s SECTION PAGE Attractions .................3 Shopping ....................... 14 Dining .............................. 21 Lodging .......................... 29 Events ............................. 38 Outdoor ......................... 43 Regional ...................... 45 Information .............. 50 Road Map ..................... 50 Lodging Map ............. 52 Downtown Map ...... 54 Index ................................. 55 Main cover photo provided by: Flying Squirrel Aerial Optics Dave & Paula Hirner 925 Grand Avenue, Hannibal, MO 63401 573-221-2477 Toll Free: 1-TOM-AND-HUCK VISITHANNIBAL.COM 2 Attractions Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Hannibal is a charming historic town that has so much to offer to visitors. Walk in the steps of a youthful Mark Twain, visit world-famous museums, explore caves, cruise on an old-fashioned riverboat, enjoy festivals and cultural events, tour mansions, and take in all the excitement of this lovely river town. After visiting, you’ll want to write your own story. 3 4 MARK TWAIN RIVERBOAT Center Street Landing • 100 Center Street 573-221-3222 • MarkTwainRiverboat.com Cruises on this nostalgic riverboat start from the landing at the foot of Center Street. See this famous river town from the boat that bears the name of its most famous citizen…Mark Twain. Enjoy one-hour sightseeing cruises with commentary on river history, legends and sights, riverboats and even see Jackson’s Island, Lover’s Leap and the mighty Missis- sippi River rolling along. Beverages of your choice and sandwiches available at the snack bar. Evening dinner cruises (two hours) feature roast beef and seasoned baked chicken breast. Live entertainment. Beverages are available from a cash bar. You will long remember your pleasant excursion on this triple-deck riverboat. Air-conditioned and heated for your comfort. 2021 Cruise Schedule (Reservations suggested for dinner cruises.) April: One-Hour Cruises every day at 1:30pm May: One-Hour Cruises every day at 1:30pm Dinner Cruises Fri. & Sat. 6:30pm Memorial Day - Labor Day: One-Hour Cruises: 11am; 1:30pm & 4pm Dinner Cruises: 6:30pm September - October: One-Hour Cruises: 1:30pm; Sat. 1:30pm & 4pm Dinner Cruises: SEPT: Mon. - Sun. 6:30pm OCT: Fri. - Sat. 6:30pm *November: (schedule varies; call for update) Buy Tickets Online @ MarkTwainRiverboat.com Boarding 30 minutes before departure. All sailing based on conditions permitting. See sign at landing for latest cruise schedule. 5 Hours of Operation: Memorial Day – Mid August: 9am-8pm Labor Day Weekend: 9am-8pm Mid August – October: 9am-6pm November – March: 10am-4pm April – May: 9am-6pm See the world-famous cave that inspired Mark Twain’s Adventures of Tom Sawyer in an hour- long tour. The tour route is lit and walkways are level and smooth. Tour times are customer driven. The cave is a constant 52°, so bring a jacket! Experience Cameron Cave! This cave, discovered in 1925, has been preserved in its natural state. The 80-minute long tour is conducted by fashlight. The tour focuses on cave information and formations. The tour does include a 1/4 mile hike up to the cave entrance and back. Open Memorial Day through Mid-August & Labor Day Weekend Join us and sluice for gemstones, watch the Mark Twain “Live” show, have lunch at our seasonal HyVee Restaurant, and enjoy free wine tastings! Call 573-221-1656 for details 6 7 ROCKCLIFFE MANSION 1000 Bird Street • 573-221-4140 RockcliffeMansion.com Email: [email protected] “Take a Step Back in Time” On the National Register of Historic Places. Take a guided tour of a turn-of-the-century Gilded Age Mansion and see the Main Hall where Mark Twain addressed 300 of Hannibal Society from the Grand Staircase during his last visit to Hannibal in June of 1902. Rockcliffe Mansion is a grand residence originally built on 10 acres, situated on a large limestone bluff, with spectacular views, overlooking the Mississippi River and the town of Hannibal. The home was built between 1898 and 1900 by lumber baron, John J. Cruikshank, Jr., for his wife and four daughters. Rich in architectural detail, and decorated in a late Victorian style, most of the original antique furnishings, hardware, lighting, plumbing fxtures and clothing from the Cruikshank family are preserved and on display. After being abandoned for 43 years, and just days before demolition, the mansion’s 30 rooms were saved, and are now open to the public for guided tours. Guided Tours Daily: March 15th – November 15th Tour Hours: First tour begins at 10:00 a.m. Running continuously all day. Last tour begins at 4:00 p.m. B&B accommodations also available! See pg. 35 Rockcliffe Mansion invites you to take a guided tour, or to stay overnight, in one of the Midwest’s fnest house museums. 8 9 9 10 BIG RIVER TRAIN TOWN & MUSEUM 320 North 3rd Street • 573-221-1966 All aboard! To Train Town, where toy trains come alive. New and vintage toy trains. Take a journey to a time where the Golden Age of railroading and toy trains were part of almost everyone’s life. So stroll back & enjoy our operating & interactive layouts. Visit the Train Museum or just browse the Gift and Hobby Shop COMBO TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR KARLOCKS KARS, TRAIN TOWN & HAUNTED HOUSE 11 Open Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 12 SAWYER’S CREEK FUN PARK 1 mile south of Hannibal on scenic Hwy 79 573-221-2200 • Riverview Café 573-221-8221 The whole family will enjoy playing, shopping and dining at this pleasant complex on the banks of the Mississippi River. The Fun Park offers an 18-hole Mini Golf Course, Bumper Boats, Water Wars, Train Rides for small guests, Arcades and more. Our Sweet Shop offers a tempting variety of tasty treats, while the Wine Shop features a variety of Missouri wines, as well as our own Sawyer’s Creek wines. Wine tastings are available daily. Browse our retail shop for specialty items, jewelry, home décor, souvenirs and gift items. Enjoy lunch or dinner in our Riverview Café, overlooking the Mississippi River. Hours are seasonal. Please contact for current hours. Group rates are available for groups of 20+ with prior notice. SawyersCreek.com Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours 200200 N. N. Main Main Street St. Haunted Hannibal 573-248-1819 www.hauntedhannibal.com Ghost Tours History-BasedHistory-Based Tours Tours Running Running From March March to to November November Climb aboard our shuttle and learn the secrets of many of ClimbHannibal’s aboard most our notoriouslyshuttle and haunted learn the sites secrets -- both of past many and of Hannibal’spresent! Hear most stories notoriously of murder haunted and mischief sites – throughout both past theand present!historic You districts, will explore then“investigate” the dark side Old of Baptist the historic Cemetery districts, and searchwhere foryou’ll paranormal walk amongst activity the graves in the of Old slaves Baptist and Civil Cemetery. DepartingWar soldiers most anddays search - contact for signs us forof paranormal tour times activity! and tickets! Departing most days - contact us for tour times and tickets! 13 Shopping Need some retail therapy? Hannibal is the perfect destination! Take a stroll through the Downtown Historic District and visit the many specialty stores, unique boutiques, antique shops and art galleries. It’s the perfect place to buy a gift for that special person in your life or a souvenir for yourself! Shopping Events Hannibal hosts numerous events that offer exclusives only available during the event! See page 20 for more info. 115 North Main Street | Coupon Expires 12/31/21. Some exclusions apply. 15 16 BECKY’S OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM PARLOR & EMPORIUM 318 North Main Street • 573-221-0822 Visit Becky’s for a variety of sweet concoctions including cones, shakes, old-fashioned ice cream sodas, sundaes, malts, lemonade, fresh iced tea, soda or coffee. The emporium features reproduction tin signs, non-battery operated toys, nostalgic candies, traditional souvenirs, Rockwell prints, Civil War and classic children’s books, books by and about Mark Twain, a variety of Dover publications, out-of-print books and much more. Enjoy authentic ‘parlor music’ at 6:30 pm Mondays in the summer. Open All Year; Daily March-December (Summer 9am-9pm) BeckyTatcher.com 17 MISSISSIPPI MARKETPLACE 217 North Main Street • 573-603-1063 Open 7 days a week - year round! Located in an 1800’s building in the heart of Historic Hannibal, Mississippi Marketplace offers a wide selection of wholesome foods produced in Amish country and made-in-Missouri products. Shop here for specialty baking items, grains, fudge, pastas, spices, jams, jellies, local honey, candles, home décor, kitchen store gadgets & much more. Specialty foods such as chia seeds, fax seed and gluten-free items are also available. Free samples daily. Mississippi-Marketplace.com Ayers Pottery Take home a memory handmade in Hannibal! Handcrafted Pottery & Gifts 308 North 3rd Street 573-221-6960 AyersPottery.com 18 ENCORE EMPORIUM 109 South 4th Street (2 blocks up from Main Street) 573-231-4922 Open: Mon.- Sat. 10am - 6pm; Sunday 12pm - 6pm With 60 vendors, Encore Emporium offers a large variety of antiques, primitive, vintage and retro furniture, collectibles, and home decor that changes daily. Along with handmade furniture and signs, Encore Emporium offers new home decor, refurbished furniture and “project pieces.” Stop by and visit us at Encore Emporium to fnd that “Antique to Unique” piece! Check us out on Facebook! Hannibal Arts Council 105 South Main Street • 573-221-6545 Open: Mon.,Wed.– Fri. 9am – 5pm, Saturday 11am – 2pm Hannibal was named MISSOURI’S CREATIVE COMMUNITY IN 2019 • Community arts programs year-round • Hosts a full exhibit schedule • Directs the Hannibal Folklife Festival For • Enjoymore informationthe arts while aboutin Hannibal! exhibits, visit For more information about exhibits, visit HannibalArts.com HICKORY STICK QUILT & GIFT SHOP 326 North Main Street • 573-221-4538 Better Homes & Gardens Top 10 Quilt Shop The Hickory Stick Quilt & Gift Shop in Historic Downtown Hannibal offers quilting fabrics, hand-dyed woolens, fannels, and batiks to delight quilting enthusiasts.