Too many clouds for a perfect sunset but after a day of driving from Springfield Illinois and then…read moreexploring Hannibal, this was a great wind down. I parked the van, microwaved my leftovers from https://www.yelp.com/biz/charlie-parkers-springfield?hrid=NVt6kNo1o5xXECTgeE24jg and brought them to one of the picnic tables where I looked out over the Mighty Mississippi River. It was near perfect. It's a big park with a windy road that takes you to the various overlooks and parking areas. I think there's a bathroom here and they might have some more picnic spots. It was a great view and I'm glad I spotted the sign out front! [Review 19720 overall - 198 in Missouri - 692 of 2023.]

Beautiful. Drive thru and picnic or meditate. Walk a little trail. Has restrooms and a kids play…read morearea.

Before heading into downtown Hannibal, we decided to stop at Lover's Leap, and I think it was a…read moregreat way to begin our visit. Located just south of town, it is fairly easy to reach by car and has plenty of parking available near the overlook. From the top, you are rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view of downtown Hannibal, the Mississippi River, and the surrounding countryside. It really gives you a sense of the city's location along the river and helps put the rest of your visit into perspective. The overlook itself is well maintained and features a historical plaque telling the legend of Lover's Leap. Whether the story is fact or folklore, it is an interesting and romantic tale that adds a special touch to the visit and is worth taking a few minutes to read. One feature I particularly enjoyed was the pair of large heart-shaped sculptures covered with hundreds of "love locks" left by visiting couples. It was fun to walk around them and see all the locks that people had placed there over the years, adding another layer of history and memories to the site. The peaceful setting, scenic overlook, and interesting legend make this much more than just a roadside stop. Overall, I thought it was a very enjoyable visit and an excellent first stop before exploring Hannibal. If you're visiting the area, I would certainly recommend taking a few minutes to stop here, enjoy the story, admire the view, and capture a few photographs before continuing into town. Enjoy!

Lovers' Leap is a promontory where Native American folklore has two star-crossed lovers jumping to…read moretheir death. It makes one realize that the Romeo and Juliet story is as timeless and widespread as Cain and Able, the flood myth and Beauty and the Beast. It also allowed for some panoramic views of Hannibal, numerous barges at anchor and the island where Tom Sawyer hid out.

Excited to see a local bike shop near my hometown. Went there to get SPD pedals they had a good…read moreselection. The price was about $14 more than I could have purchased on amazon, but worth having a local shop to support and go to god support. They also had the specialized power seat that I wanted and at a comparable price for specialized products. It's a small shop but overall good selection of items and decent selection of bikes. I get back home quite a bit and great to see locals that cycle

Open for 13 years and counting! When a small business can stand the test of time, that says…read moresomething. This is the ONLY multi-brand full service bicycle, skate, and scooter shop in the Midwest... and the mechanics are certified.

went boating with a pontoon rental. during pre-checks I was prompted to sign up for insurance to…read morecover damages and I declined. I was told that the ladder on the boat was an item that breaks a lot and that I should really get their insurance in case I break it. I declined again saying that we will make sure not to break the ladder. After the boat had been dropped off after use, a few staff members were whispering and pointing during the after-rental checks. I asked what the issue was, and they tried to explain that I broke the ladder and it will cost me $1000. I told them I made sure the ladder was up before driving and that we did nothing to break it and they continued whispering and pointing but ultimately decided that "the pictures they took were wrong" and that I did not break the ladder. (pretty sure they would have scammed me for breaking this ladder if I had not been watching them during the checks). This whole experience is a shame because everything else about the rental was exceptional. The boat was very nice, timely customer service and very helpful staff.

Had great time with my kids, on waitlist and staff were attentive, pointed out where we could fish…read morefrom, they were super great about it and walked us over to where we could fish and really stayed of your out way which was great. Looking forward to bringing my pontoon up.

Located directly on the riverfront, Nippers Park has about a mile of handicap-accessible sidewalks…read moreand 25 benches with memorial plaques that overlook the river. Sculptures are installed including Liberte and a bronze sculpture of Mark Twain as a riverboat pilot. The 8-acre park has new sidewalks, fencing, lighting, restrooms, handicap accessibility, new stormwater utilities, a large green space for events, and a rock wall along the river. There is free parking. [Review 19726 overall - 203 in Missouri - 698 of 2023.]

These guys have always treated me fair. Whether a purchase of a new outboard or maintenance.read more

picnic pavilion is a nice place to pass the day watching the river pass all day. plenty going on on…read morethe other side: train on the tracks on the bridge or the bank, barge traffic in the western channel, river boat tours and something shady at the lighthouse... not many delinquents and fugitives out rafting of late but power boats will put in from the slip and sometimes come back full-up with a particularly nasty sort of fish that stinks the place all up. Spoke with angler about his catch, seems the river is full up with them crazy jumping asian carp and no matter how many he and his partner take out (and they take out alot) there's more than enough left to suck every ounce of joy out of life on the river.

I will try and keep it short and sweet... I came here recently after seeing all the videos on…read moreyoutube of the store walk through's and this place is even bigger than I imagined. Most of the product is separated in categories (cakes, shells, novelties, assortments, etc) they have the biggest selection I have ever seen of any store. They carry just about every major brand you can think of, and even some of the not so known brands that are should I say exxtra spicy... I spent about 2 hours in here and honestly I could probably spend a lot more time in there if I had a blank check.. Most of the time I was just talking shop with one of the managers and another older fellow "Pyro" who came all the way from Texas. The staff was great and very helpful, recommended some stuff that turned out to be great, and gave me some helpful tips. Prices are actually pretty low compared to just about every other place offering those gimmicky "BOGO" deals which is just rolling the price of both items in to one so you feel like your getting a deal. Unfortunately they do NOT offer wholesale pricing however their retail price is still lower than those other places with fake discounts and promotions. In all honesty this is one of the best shops I been too, great selection, friendly staff, good prices. My biggest issue is I wish I lived closer so I could go there more often..

You will not find a larger fireworks store around for July 4th. Has every single firework you could…read moreever imagine for an awesome holiday weekend!