Hannibal, Missouri Attractions
Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Hannibal and the surrounding area.
Sights for Oddball Excursions
Hannibal: Twain Town
Hannibal, Missouri
Samuel Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain, grew up in Hannibal, and the town works hard to ensure that no visitor ever forgets it.
Giant Mark Twain
New London, Missouri
A towering vision of America's favorite cigar-smoking author. Disproportionately tiny hands.
Tom and Huck Statue
Hannibal, Missouri
Bronze statue of Mark Twain's fictional heroes, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, sculpted in 1926 by Frederick Hibbard.
Mark Twain Boyhood Home
Hannibal, Missouri
Opened as an attraction in 1912. Ghostlike statues of old man Mark Twain stand in the rooms of his boyhood home behind plexiglass walls. It's different.
Mark Twain Museum
Hannibal, Missouri
See Mark Twain's favorite writing desk and chair, as well as the plaster death mask of his toddler son.
In and Around Hannibal
Choice field reports and tips. Or check out: Complete list of Missouri attractions.
- Hannibal: Karlock Cars and Pop Culture Museum [tips]
- Hannibal: Hannibal: Twain Town
- Hannibal: Tom Sawyer's Fence
- Hannibal: Mark Twain Museum
- Hannibal: Mark Twain Boyhood Home
- Hannibal: Tom and Huck Statue
- Hannibal: Mark Twain Cave: Jimmy Carter Guest Book
- Hannibal: Sci-Fi Movie Stars Made of Car Parts [tips]
- New London: Giant Mark Twain
- Center: Jim Brown's Gas Station [tips]
- Liberty: Mystery Baby-Making Boulder [tips]
- Canton: Remember When Toy Museum [tips]
- Benville: Grave of Robert Earl Hughes, World's Heaviest Man [tips]
