Day Two on the Great River Road

Great River Road to Clarksville (1 hour drive from Hannibal)


Louisiana, Missouri




About 30 miles south of Hannibal, the first residence was built in 1817. The streets are lined with beautiful antebellum homes, many of which are listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places. Louisiana is one of three of the communities that form the “50 Miles ofArt”.

Website:

http://louisiana-mo.com/aboutlouisiana.html


Phone:

573.754.5921


Calendar:

http://louisiana-mo.com/calendarofevents.html




Village of the Blue Rose



Half way between Louisiana, Mo and Clarksville, the Village of the Blue Rose is situated with a panoramic view of the Mississippi. This is a wonderful community that is nonprofit and nondenominational where adults with developmental disabilities live, learn and work. Be sure to visit the Flea Market Barn and the Red Barn Antique and Collective shop. Well worth the visit.

Website:

http://www.villagebluerose.org/Default.html


Phone:

573.242.3539


Calendar:

http://www.villagebluerose.org/Events/Calendar.html




Clarksville



Located on Hwy 79, The Great River Road, you will pass through some of the most scenic areas along the Mississippi. Along the way the are a number of sites to be seen.

Website:

http://www.clarksvillemo.us/home.html

Phone:

573-242-3336

Directions:

http://www.clarksvillemo.us/location.html

Hannibal Missouri Day One

Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher are alive, well and living along the shores of the Mississippi River. There is more to see than just Mark Twain, however; how about crossing the Mississippi on a ferry, seeing one of the largest congregations of eagles (and eagle watchers) or just enjoy following that “Lazy River” “The Big Muddy” the Mississippi.



Day One

Hannibal



Wander the streets of Hannibal and enjoy the peace of small town USA. You can browse the antique stores and find pieces of machinery that will make you ask “I wonder what this was for”, watch the barge traffic plying its way up and down the river or take a river ride with dinner thrown in.

Website: http://www.visithannibal.com/


Phone: 1-573-221-2477



Food:

The Woodside Restaurant at Garth Mansion



Two of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain to the literary world) childhood friends grew up in this mansion. It has been converted to a bed and breakfast and has a beautiful dining room with a great menu.

Website:

http://www.garthmansion.com/index.html


Phone:

888-427-8409

Address:

11069 New London Road

Hannibal, Mo. 63401

(I strongly recommend calling for directions. It can be hard to find but well worth the effort.)

Hours:

Sunday – Saturday



Mark Twain Riverboat (1 hour)

See the Mississippi like it was meant to be seen….in the middle of the river. The one hour cruise includes a commentary on the rivers history, some of the legends that surround the river and of course the sites.



Website:

http://www.marktwainriverboat.com/index.html


Phone:

573-221-3222

Address:

Center Street Landing

Hannibal, Mo. 63401

Hours:

http://www.marktwainriverboat.com/cruise.html