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AMERICA’S HOMETOWN Nearly 140 years ago Mark Twain transformed this sleepyriver town into an American icon. Today, Hannibal offersmany adventures in the spirit of those the author madefamous. Explore the caves, cruise on the riverboat, takein the museums and galleries, visit Twain sites, shop anddine around town and experience the excitement andmagic of Tom and Huck.

Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau505 North Third • Hannibal, MO 63401(573) 221-2477 • Toll Free: 1-TOM-AND-HUCKFax: (573) 221-6999 • www.VisitHannibal.com

Missouri TouristInformation CenterU.S. 61 South(573)248-2420

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MARK TWAIN CAVE COMPLEXMARK TWAIN CAVEMO Hwy 79 S. • P.O. Box 913 • Hannibal, MO 63401(573) 221-1656 • Located one mile south of HannibalYou will have the sameexciting experience exploringthis remarkable cave as TomSawyer and Becky Thatcherdid many years ago.

An experienced guide willescort you on a one-hour tourfeaturing points of interestmentioned in Mark Twain’swritings, and made moreenjoyable by the latest techniques in cave lighting.Walkways are level andsmooth and there are no steps. Persons of any age caneasily make the tour. Bring a light wrap as the cave is 52degrees year around. Wear sensible walking shoes and besure to bring your camera.

CAMERON CAVETours begin at Mark Twain Cave Visitors Center.

Cameron Cave, Missouri’snewest show cave, offersyou a different and excitingunderground adventure.You’ll see the cave nearlyas it was when firstdiscovered. The onlychanges made were thosenecessary to make the tourmore comfortable and tomeet ALL Missouri StateSafety regulations for

show caves. Your tour is conducted by a guide becauseCameron Cave is an unbelievably complex maze typecave. The tour last 1-1/2 hours and several visitors on the tourwill carry a lantern. Enjoy this unique cave experience.

Call for Schedule. Admission is required for both caves.

JIM WADDELLEnjoy the experience of a live Twainlecture at Cave Hollow Theater. Call fortimes and information.

Jim Waddell has been performingprofessionally since 1972 and haspresented the celebrated author’smaterial since 1995. His credits includethe Royal York in Toronto, OprylandConvention Center in Nashville, DeltaQueen Steamboat Company andvarious radio and television spots.

MARK TWAIN BOYHOOD HOME & MUSEUM PROPERTIES208 Hill St. • Hannibal, MO 63401(573) 221-9010 • www.marktwainmuseum.org

The Stories Started HereDiscover how a young boy growing up in the small village ofHannibal became one of the world’s most famous authors.A self-guided tour of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home &Museum Properties gives you the chance to explore theHannibal of Samuel Clemens’ childhood and experiencethe beloved stories he created through the power of hisimagination.

A ticket to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museumallows entrance into all eight of the museum properties,including 5 historically significant buildings and two exciting,interactive museums whose collections include 15 originalNorman Rockwell paintings and a wealth of Twain artifacts.Your ticket includes:• Interpretive Center• Mark Twain Boyhood Home• Boyhood Home Gift Shop• Huckleberry Finn House• Becky Thatcher House• J.M. Clemens Justice of the

Peace Office• Grant’s Drug Store/

Pilaster House• Museum Gallery

Begin your tour at the Interpretive Center, 415 N. Maindirectly behind the Boyhood Home.

MARK TWAIN MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOATCenter Street Landing • P.O. Box 288 • Hannibal, MO 63401(573) 221-3222 • www.marktwainriverboat.com

Cruises on this nostalgicRiverboat start from thelanding at the foot ofCenter Street. See thisfamous river town from theboat that bears the nameof its most famouscitizen…Mark Twain. Call for2006 Cruise Schedule.

Enjoy one-hour Sightseeing Cruises with commentary onriver history, legends and sights, see Jackson’s Island, river-boats and barges, Lover’s Leap and the mighty MississippiRiver rolling along. Beverages of your choice and sandwichesavailable at the snack bar. (No reservations needed.)

Evening Dinner Cruises (two hours) feature Sliced Beef &Seasoned-Baked Chicken Breast. Live music for dancing orjust listening is provided. Refreshing beverages are availablefrom a cash bar throughout the cruise. (Make reservationsby phone, mail, or in person.)

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SPRATT FAMILY THEATRE FEATURING THE SPRATT FAMILY JUBILEERiver Square Building • 101 North Main • Hannibal, MO 63401(866) 404-8383 • www.sprattfamilyjubilee.comThe Spratt Family Jubilee is back and better than ever in abrand new location within the heart of historic Hannibal,MO. The “New” Spratt Family Theatre features a wonderfulatmosphere, family fun, and a variety of great music andhilarious comedy that will keep your toes tapping and yourfunny bone tickled. Also new in 2006 is the option of dinnerbefore the show during select dates. Your trip to “America’sHometown” won’t be complete without a visit to the SprattFamily Theatre!

ROCKCLIFFE MANSION1000 Bird St. • Hannibal, MO 63401 • (573) 221-4140(877) 423-4140 • RockcliffeMansion.com

Tour A Turn of the CenturyMansion...Rich in Personalityand Warmth! One of“America’s Castles” with13,000 square feet ofsplendor, 30 rooms ofwonder, 10 hand carvedmarble fireplaces, 9bedrooms with originalfurnishings, 7 bathrooms,

Tiffany windows and light fixtures, period clothing, amazingantiquities, all overlooking the Mississippi River. Visit this placeof unbelievable beauty where Mark Twain addressedHannibal’s fine society from the home’s magnificent stairwayon his last visit to Hannibal in 1902. Gift shop, afternoon teacafe, art gallery and so much more!

MOLLY BROWN BIRTHPLACE & MUSEUMMark Twain Ave. & Denkler Ave.• P.O. Box 1548Hannibal, MO 63401 (One Block West of the Mississippi River)(573) 221-2100 • www.mollybrownmuseum.comDid you know Molly Brown was onher way to Hannibal when theTitanic went down? Come learnmore about this “Unsinkable”heroine of the Titanic. Visit theplace where American’s mostfascinating rags to riches storybegan on July 18, 1867. Just a fewshort blocks from downtown, Margaret (Molly) Tobin Brown’soriginal Irish immigrant’s cottage is restored to its 1860’scondition. See photo displays on her life in Hannibal, Denverand the world, plus a room dedicated to the Titanic voyage.

MARK TWAIN HIMSELF / HERITAGE STAGEPlanters Barn Theater • 310 N. Third St. • (573) 231-0021www.marktwainhimself.comExperience a live stage encounter with the extraordinary

man from Hannibal. You will laugh with Tom Sawyer and

catch a glimpse of America through the eyes ofHuck Finn. Hilarious comedy and heartwarmingdrama in the historic atmosphere of thePlanters Barn Theater often visited by youngSam Clemens himself. Have tea with Mr. Twain,and let him spin his literary magic. Don’t miss the2006 production just steps from the Mark TwainBoyhood Home in historic downtown Hannibal.Veteran stage actor Richard Garey brings Twain’sfamous shows of 100 years ago to life.

Call 231-0021 for show times and reservations.

TWAINLAND EXPRESS SIGHTSEEING TOURSDepot: 400 N. 3rd Street • Hannibal, MO 63401Next To Mark Twain’s Home & Mark Twain Family Restaurant(573) 221-5593 • 800-786-5193 • www.twainlandexpress.comCOME LET US TELL YOU A STORY—aboard Hannibal’s onlypassenger “Choo-Choo” Train. Informative guides combinecolorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well-researchedhistorical facts to provide a unique, fun, and educationaltour for all ages.

Comfortable, cushioned seating and a leisurely pacedtour give you the best of Historic Hannibal. Full steam aheadby Millionaire’s Row, Mark Twain’s Statue at Riverview Park,Unsinkable Molly Brown’s Home, Old Jail Museum, GarthLibrary, Orpheum Theatre, Central Park, Mark Twain Cave,Sawyer’s Creek, the Mighty Mississippi River and so muchmore. Historic Hannibal Tour is 10 miles long and takes 1 hour.

Depart and reboard at 400 N. 3rd St. in Historic District andat Mark Twain Cave. Call for rates and seasonal schedule.

SAWYER’S CREEK FUN PARK, Riverview Restaurant & Unique Shops1 mile south of Downtown Hannibal on scenic Highway 79Inquiries (573) 221-8292 • Office (573) 221-8221Fax: (573) 221-4111 • www.sawyerscreek.comEnjoy this pleasant complex on the banks of the MississippiRiver. It’s a great place to shop, Play and Dine! New for2006! Enjoy the best selection of crafts in the area in ournewly created Craft Mall. Our “Big Red Barn” featuresMissouri wines, gifts, candles and souvenirs. In our SweetShop we create homemade fudge, carmel corn and othertreats daily. Our coffee shop features bulk gourmet coffee,homemade baked goods, gifts, foods and other delights.

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The park has family fun foreveryone with 18-holeminiature golf, BumperBoats, Water Wars, RockClimbing Wall, BumperCars, Too Too Twain andmore. Pay one low priceper person or individualprices per activity. Play inour indoor FamilyRedemption Arcade and Shooting Gallery. Dine in ourRiverview Restaurant where every table over looks theMississippi River.

HANNIBAL TROLLEY COMPANY SIGHTSEEING TOURSDepot in Downtown Historic District220 N. Main • Hannibal, MO 63401 • (573) 221-1161Join us for an old fashionedtrolley ride. Step back intohistory with us and relive theadventures of Mark Twain’sdays in Hannibal. We offeryou the history of Hannibal,show you sights and giveyou a chance to stop andvisit several of our localattractions. You may departand reboard our trolley at the Mark Twain Cave, Sawyer’sCreek, Rockcliffe Mansion, and our depot. Trolleys run openair in summer months and are enclosed in early spring andlate fall. Don’t forget to visit our gift & snack shop. Call forrates and schedules.

MARK TWAIN CLOPPERHill & Main Street(573) 439-5054Step back in time and seeHannibal’s Historic District on this twenty minute narratedhorse-drawn tour. Call for ratesand schedules.

TOM SAWYER DIORAMA MUSEUM & TWAINS YARN323 N. Main, Hannibal, MO • (573) 221-3525Sixteen hand-carved scenes‘Walk’ you through Tom’s adventures and will refresh yourmemories of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Group tourswelcome at discounted rates.Twain’s Yarn has a variety ofclassic and novelty yarns forknitting and weaving. Weavingand knitting classes offered, plus loom rental available.

THE STAR THEATRE215 S. Main StreetCall for showings (573) 221-7771This historic theatre was built in1906 as a summer playhouse.Many famous vaudeville actswere performed on its stage,including jugglers, equilibrists,comedy acrobats and life-saving dogs. Many famouspeople graced its stage including Roy Rogers and his horseTrigger, Amelia Earhart and more.

Now, restored to its original beauty, it is open as adinner/movie theatre complete with a singing and dancingwait staff. Classic movies are shown nightly along with a fullmenu featuring steaks, pizza, pasta, burgers and appetizers.Full bar service is available 7 days a week.

TOM & HUCK STATUELocated at the foot of Cardiff HillIntersection of North St. & Main St.See the bronze statue of Twain’s mostmemorable and mischievous char-acters as they are depicted, walkingthe banks of the mighty Mississippi River,awaiting their next adventure.

HISTORIC HANNIBAL GHOST TOURS(573) 221-7800 or (866) 423-7800 • HauntedHannibal.comTour by trolley and by foot and meetmodern day storytellers and spirits fromthe past. A two hour guided tour takesvisitors to locations ranging from ceme-teries to former bordellos, fromVictorian Mansions to theatres. Tourhighlights include one of the “fifteenbest places to sleep with a ghost.”

RECREATION / NATURENORWOODS GOLF CLUBOff Hwy 36 & MM • (573) 248-1998Established 18 hole golf course off Hwy MM & Paris GravelRoad (County 418). Practice range, chipping, & puttinggreen, snack bar & golf shop. Tourists & groups welcome.Men’s slope ratings 122, 120, 116. Ladies slope ratings 126, 109.

PARKS & RECREATIONHannibal Parks and Recreation maintains 24 parks. For acomplete listing or further information call (573) 221-0154 orvisit our web site at www.hannibalparks.org.

COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL1700 Pleasant Drive • (573) 221-9658Completely renovated in 2003. Outdoor swimming pool,many play features, zero-depth entry, slides, diving board,deck area and concession.

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