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Mark Twain 2 Day Trip Hannibal, MO

*Trip Cost: $261 for 2 adults, 1 kid plus approx. $70 gas and 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.

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:Friday May 8

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 or on website
Electric Tent Site $ 40 night (other options available)

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

Hours: January – March: 10:00am – 4:00pm, April – May: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Memorial Day – Labor Day: 9:00am – 7:00pm (Sun – Thu), 9:00am – 8:00pm (Fri – Sat)
September – October: 10:00am – 5:00pm, November – December: 10:00am – 4:00pm 

Admission varies according to age and tour choice. Basic Tour is $28.99 plus tax for adults, $16.99 plus tax for children 8-12 and $3.50 plus tax for children 7 and under.

The tour is approximately 1 hour.

($88 2 adults, 1 kid)

430pm - Camp/Dinner

Lodging Options other than camping

Hotel - Priceline.com

Bed and Breakfast Inns - BedandBreakfast.com

Day Two: Saturday May 9

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 $20 for adults, $15 for Seniors 60+ and Veterans, $6 for children 6-17, Free 5 and Under

Allow at least 1 1/2 hours

$50 2 adults, 1 kid

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

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

Open 7 Days a Week from 6am to 8pm

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

One Hour Sightseeing at 1:30pm everyday from April 1 to November 1

Admission: $26.99 plus tax for adults and $15.99 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.
($83 2 adults, 1 kid)

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
728 miles total

or

Alternate Day 3

530pm - Mark Twain State Park - 37352 Shrine Road, Florida, MO
VC 8-430
*Trails
Campground: Badger $15+, Puma $28+
*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