Hannibal

Immortalized by the writing of its most famous resident, Sam Clemens aka Mark Twain, Hannibal is known around the world as much for its history as for the characters it birthed. Enjoy a guided walk through that history in America’s Hometown. You might take the opportunity to trace the paths of the childhood adventures that Mark Twain shared through the stories of Tom and Huck. Or use Hannibal: A Walk through History to carve out your own adventure, just like Molly Brown who left Hannibal to strike it rich in Colorado and survived the sinking of the Titanic! For nature lovers, take a hike on the Sodalis Trail, a 2.6 mile walking path through the ruins of an abandoned lime quarry that is now the home of the endangered Indiana Bat. Or relax along the mighty Mississippi, watching barges move goods and riverboats move tourists from New Orleans to Saint Paul, MN. You can even use it to take a virtual visit to Hannibal through the many wonderful photos, both contemporary and historical, including National Tom Sawyer Days where kids recreate scenes from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - including the famous fence painting scene! Local author and tour director Dea Hoover deftly guides you around her birthplace like an old friend. Her carefully planned walks will inspire you to explore life along the Mississippi and create memories that last a lifetime.