Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 2
130 mi2 mi
The Land of Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
After spending the night in Columbia, you'll drive northeast today to the Mississippi River and historic Hannibal, home of the legendary American author, Mark Twain.
Today will be spent exploring this cute riverside town and learning all about the birthplace of this renowned writer and what inspired the stories behind his characters.
Today will be spent exploring this cute riverside town and learning all about the birthplace of this renowned writer and what inspired the stories behind his characters.
97.6 mi
1 hr 40 min
10:4530 min
Have you heard of the "Unsinkable Molly Brown"? Did you know she was from Hannibal, Missouri?
Born in 1867 right in the middle of the glory days of Hannibal, Molly Brown rose from rags-to-riches and not only survived the sinking of the Titanic but also went on to become one of the leading voices of the Women's Progressive Movement.
If you're visiting Hannibal in the months of May, June, July, August or September, don't miss a visit to the Molly Brown Birthplace Museum.
Phone 573-221-2477
Opening Hours Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 (Memorial Day in May - Saturday before Labor Day in September - please see the website linked below for exact dates as they change annually). Sunday - Wednesday: Closed
Molly Brown Birthplace and Museum
Born in 1867 right in the middle of the glory days of Hannibal, Molly Brown rose from rags-to-riches and not only survived the sinking of the Titanic but also went on to become one of the leading voices of the Women's Progressive Movement.
If you're visiting Hannibal in the months of May, June, July, August or September, don't miss a visit to the Molly Brown Birthplace Museum.
Phone 573-221-2477
Opening Hours Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 (Memorial Day in May - Saturday before Labor Day in September - please see the website linked below for exact dates as they change annually). Sunday - Wednesday: Closed
Molly Brown Birthplace and Museum
0.4 mi
10 min
11:3030 min
Everything worth seeing in Hannibal can be done on foot, so let's start off with a climb up the hill to visit to the Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse, the play area of some of author's most known-known characters.
This is a great spot to get a good look at your surroundings, take in a gorgeous view of the Mississippi River and learn a little about the history of the lighthouse.
Phone 573-221-0154
Opening Hours Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00 - 24:00 Monday: Closed
The public is not allowed inside the lighthouse.
Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse
This is a great spot to get a good look at your surroundings, take in a gorgeous view of the Mississippi River and learn a little about the history of the lighthouse.
Phone 573-221-0154
Opening Hours Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00 - 24:00 Monday: Closed
The public is not allowed inside the lighthouse.
Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse
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