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Mark Twain 2 Day Trip Hannibal, MO

*Trip Cost: $300 for 2 adults, 2 teens, 1 child for 2 days or $350 for 3 days + gas and packed food*

This trip costs a bit of money...But if you like Mark Twain like my other half does, it's well worth the cash and the memories. Mark Twain 5 journal (Google Affiliate Ad)

This trip works for anyone within 6 1/2 hours(approx 360 miles) from Hannibal, MO. Some major cities include: Memphis, TN; Jonesboro, AR; St. Louis, MO; Springfield, MO; Kansas City, MO; Des Moines, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Chicago, IL; Rockford, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE; Topeka, KS; Wichita, KS; Rochester, MN; Indianapolis, IN; Evansville, IN; South Bend, IN; Louisville, KY; Owensboro, KY.

*Arrival times will vary depending on when you leave Point A, bathroom or gas breaks along the way and driving speed. This trip is planned based on 360 miles at 6 1/2 hours.

Day One:

7am - Leave Point A

30 min gas/rest stop

1pm - Mark Twain Cave Campground - website
300 Cave Hollow Road, Hannibal, MO
Reservations 1-800-527-0304
Water and Electric $ 30 night

3pm - Mark Twain Cave - 300 Cave Hollow Road, Hannibal, MO website 

Hours are 9am to 6pm (open til 8pm June-Aug) 7 Days a Week
Admission varies according to age and tour choice. Basic Tour is $18.95 plus tax for adults, $9.95 plus tax for children 8-12 and $3.50 plus tax for children 7 and under.

The tour is approximately 1 hour.

($85.75 for 2 adults, 2 teens, 1 child)

430pm - Camp/Dinner

Lodging Options other than camping

Hotel - Priceline.com

Bed and Breakfast Inns - BedandBreakfast.com

Day Two:

9am to 1145am - Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - 120 N Main St., Hannibal, MO website

Hours are 9am to 5pm Seven Days a Week

Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for Seniors 60+, $6 for children 6-17, Free 5 and Under

Allow at least 1 1/2 hours

Admission includes: Interpretive Center, Mark Twain's Boyhood Home & Garden, Boyhood Home Gift Shop, Huckleberry Finn House, Becky Thatcher House, J.M. Clemens Justice of the Peace Office, Grant's Drug Store, Museum Gallery, and Tom & Huck Statue.

*Tom's Fence
($40 for 2 adults, 3 children)

12pm to 1245pm - Mark Twain Family Restuarant - 400 N 3rd St., Hannibal, MO website

Open 7 Days a Week from 6am to 8pm

(approx. $60 family of 5)

1pm - Mark Twain Riverboat - 100 Center St., Hannibal, MO website

One Hour Sightseeing at 11:00 am, 1:30 & 4:00 pm (June-August), Daily 1:30pm (May, Sept., Oct.), Saturday and Sunday 4:30pm (Sept., Oct.)

Admission: $18 plus tax for adults and $11 plus tax for children 7-13

The tour includes commentary on river history, legends, and sights.
There is a concession stand on board with sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.
($83for 2 adults, 2 teens, 1 child)

3pm - Riverview Park - 2000 Harrison Hill Road, Hannibal, MO website

This park is free and has a statue of Mark Twain and a beautiful view of the Mississippi River. Amenities include shelters, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms, paved and natural trails.

4pm - Cardiff Hill Overlook - 505 N 3rd St., Hannibal, MO
Free
*Lighthouse
*Tom & Huck Statues

1030p - Home

or

Alternate Day 3

530pm - Mark Twain State Park - 37352 Shrine Road, Florida, MO
VC 8-430
*Trails
Campground: Badger $13, Puma $24
*Historic Birthplace Site, Daily 10-5, Free

Day 3:
 Explore

1pm - Leave park

7pm - Home


Other Hannibal Attractions: 

Molly Brown Birthplace & Museum - 600 Butler St, Hannibal, MO

Open 10-4
*Titanic Survivor

Hannibal History Museum - 217 North Main Street HannibalHistoryMuseum.com

Rockcliffe Mansion - 1000 Bird Street RockCliffeMansion.com

Sawyer's Creek Fun Park - 11011 HWY 79 South   sawyerscreek.com

Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours -  217 North Main Street hauntedhannibal.com

Becky's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor & Emporium - 318 North Main Street beckythatcher.com

visithannibal.com