Hannibal, Missouri: Lovers Leap
A rocky precipice where two desperate lovers leapt to their deaths, according to a bronze plaque on a rock.
- Address:
- 1132 MO-79, Hannibal, MO
- Directions:
- South side of town. On the east side of MO-79/Birch St. just south of its intersection with MO-T. Look for the little Lovers Leap sign, then turn onto the road leading to the Leap.
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A beautiful view over the river and two states. And an amazing love story of two Indians from different tribes.
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Desperate leaps are now discouraged by a chain link fence, although love-blinded tourists sometimes climb over to stand on the rocky precipice.