Visitors Guide to
Area Attractions
in Marion & Ralls Counties, Missouri

Big River Train Town 320 N. 3rd Street Hannibal, MO 573-221-1966		Take a journey to a time where the Golden Age of railroading and toy trains was a part of most everyone's life.
Clarence Cannon Dam 20642 Highway J Ralls County, MO 573-735-4097		The Clarence Cannon Dam was built to control flooding in the Salt River valley. Completed in 1983, the dam created a 18,000-acre lake and its two hydropower units capable of producing 58,000 kilowatts of electricity. The Cannon Powerhouse has hands-on exhibits that explain how the plant operates, how electricity is generated and how energy is used.
Gardner House 417 S. Main Street Palmyra, MO 573-769-3076		Listed on the National Historic Register this 1828 building with Adam and Greek Revival affinities has served as a stagecoach stop, hotel, tavern, school, and as a residence. It currently houses a visitor center and a collection of include local historical items.
Lover's Leap Highway 79 Hannibal, MO 573-221-0154		Located on the southeast edge of Hannibal, this high bluff promontory was the source of several local legends and provides panoramic views of Hannibal, the Mississippi River, and miles of Illinois farmland.
Marion County Jail & Sheriff's House W. Lafayette Street Palmyra, MO		Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the two-story brick sheriff's residence is noted as a significant example of Greek Revival architecture. Attached is a one-story jail that is built of massive stone blocks. The 10 Confederate sympathizers of the Palmyra Massacre were held here in 1862. The sheriff's quarters and jail are currently being restored as a museum by Landmarks of Northeast Missouri.
Lock and Dam No. 21 W. Lock and Dam Road Quincy, IL		Located south of Quincy off IL-57, this structure was part of the depression era 9-foot channel construction program. The area is noted for bald eagles during the winter months.
Mark Twain Lake Ralls & Monroe Counties, MO		Created by the Clarence Cannon Dam, Mark Twain Lake is a 54,000-acre land and water project that spans the Salt River Valley. The area offers a wide variety of activities including boating, swimming, camping, hiking, and horseback riding.
Palmyra Massacre Monument Marion County Courthouse 100 S. Main Street Palmyra, MO		This granite monument topped by a Confederate soldier commemorates 10 Confederate soldiers taken from the county jail and executed by Union Col. John McNeil when Confederates under Col. J. E. Porter's failed to return a captured spy.
Ralls County Historical Museum & Library 120 E. Main Street Perry, MO 573-248-6147		Operated by the Ralls County Historical Society, this facility has a collection of historic memorabilia, old photos, Native American artifacts, books, and genealogies. Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm or by appointment.
Riverview Park 2000 Harrison Hill Hannibal, MO 573-221-0154		Situated on top of the limestone bluffs of north Hannibal, Riverview Park offers outstanding views of the Mississippi River, hiking trails, and other recreational opportunities.
Becky Thatcher House 211 Hill Street Hannibal, MO 573-221-9010		The home of Laura Hawkins, Mark Twain's childhood sweetheart, who was implemented into Twain's writings as "Becky Thatcher", Tom Sawyer's sweetheart. Recently acquired by the Mark Twain Home Foundation, this home is open to the public at no charge. The gift shop on the first floor has a variety of gifts from the kitchen to the library to the Christmas room.
Mark Twain Clopper N. Main & Hill Streets Hannibal, MO 573-248-5054		See Hannibal's Historic District on this twenty minute narrated horse-drawn tour. Memorial Day - Labor Day, Monday - Saturday.
Mark Twain Home & Museum 208 Hill Street Hannibal, MO 573-221-9010		The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum consists of eight buildings, six of which are historically significant. Visitors taking self-guided tours of the complex that contains two interactive museums will learn the story of how a young boy growing up in the small village of Hannibal became one of the world’s most beloved authors. Visit the Mark Twain Home & Museum website for more information.
Molly Brown Birthplace & Museum Hannibal, MO		Mark Twain Avenues. & Denkler Avenues 573-221-2100
Cannon Dam Opry Perry, MO		Junction 19 & 154 573-565-3396
Hannibal Trolley Co. Hannibal, MO		220 N. Main Street 573-221-1161
Haunted House & Wax Museum Hannibal, MO		215 Hill Street 573-221-2220
Haunted Hannibal and Historic Tours Hannibal, MO		323 Main Street 314-494-2918
Planter's Barn Theater Hannibal, MO		319 N. Main Street 573-231-0021
Rockcliffe Mansion Hannibal, MO		1000 Bird Street 573-221-4140
Sawyer's Creek Fun Park Hannibal, MO		Highway 79 South 573-221-8221
Mark Twain Cave Hannibal, MO		300 Cave Hollow Road 573-221-1656
Mark Twain Riverboat Hannibal, MO		Center Street 573-221-3222
Tom Sawyer Dioramas Hannibal, MO		323 N. Main Street 573-221-3525
The Spratt Family Theater Hannibal, MO		101 N. Main Street 573-248-8383
Twainland Express Sightseeing Tours Hannibal, MO		400 N. Third Street 1-800-786-5593
Nearby Attractions
		Pike County, Missouri Pike County is home to one of America's newer Scenic Byways - the Little Dixie Highway of the Great River Road. Visitors to Pike County will find spectacular river views, the river cities of Clarksville and Louisiana, a wide variety of places to interact with nature, and a number of historical sites. The area is considered one of the prime bald eagle watching spots in the Midwest.
		Lincoln County, Missouri Lincoln County is home to Cuivre River State Park, one of Missouri's largest and rugged state parks. Other attractions include the bottomlands that are billed as the "Duck Hunting Capitol of the Midwest," several conservation areas, historical sites, and the Winfield Ferry.
For Travelers Heading Down River
		Meeting the Missouri The two longest rivers of the United States, the Missouri and the Mississippi, meet at St. Charles County, Missouri. The Historic St. Charles downtown area offers visitors a variety of attractions including the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center, The Foundry Art Centre, and Missouri’s First State Capitol. Nearby is Confluence State Park and the Daniel Boone Home.
		Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway area is one of America’s newer scenic byways. With over 20,000 acres of forest and wetlands at the heart of the Mississippi Flyway, it is a nature lovers paradise. Visitors will find spectacular colors in the fall and bald eagles in the winter. History abounds in the region ranging from the prehistoric Cahokia Mounds to sites on the National Register of Historic Places.

FEATURED ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE GREAT RIVER ROAD
Historic Elsah, Illinois	Foundry Art Centre St. Charles, MO	Fort de Chartres State Historic Site	U.S. Grant National Historic Site