Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) grew up here in Hannibal and there's no missing his influence on the…read moretown and the town's interest in him. They are absolutely capitalizing on his upbringing here with a museum, statues, and all sorts of structures named after the man who some would call the greatest American writer. Tucked at the bottom of Cardiff Hill at the intersection of North and Main Street, this statue of two of Twain's most famous characters. Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn's adventures took place in the fictional town of Saint Petersburg but it was very definitely Hannibal. The statues are by artist Frederick C. Hibbard and worth a stop as you're visiting the city. [Review 19717 overall - 195 in Missouri - 689 of 2023.]

Samuel Clemens grew up in Hannibal Missouri, though he wasn't using his pen name of Mark Twain at…read morethe time. He learned the trade of riverboat pilot, earning his pilot's license in 1859 at the age of 23. Clemens had signed on as a pilot's apprentice in 1857 while on his way to Mississippi. He had been commissioned to write a series of comic travel letters for the Keokuk Daily Post, but after writing five, decided he'd rather be a pilot than a writer. He piloted his own boats for two years, until the Civil War halted steamboat traffic. Have a read at one autobiographical chapter: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1875/03/old-times-on-the-mississippi-part-iii/537831/ The caption with this statue of Train reads, "In 1857 young Samuel Clemens began to learn the trade of a steamboat pilot on the Lower Mississippi River. When his piloting career ended with the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, Clemens went to Nevada Territory where he first used pen name Mark Twin in 1863 while writing for the Territorial Enterprise in Virginia City. Clemens took the name 'Mark Twain' from the River sounding that indicated 12 feet of water which was safe for navigation. This statue was given to the City of Hannibal by the Schwartz Family of East Hannibal, Illinois, July 4, 2003." The statue is located in Riverfront Park where there is plenty of free parking. [Review 19723 overall - round number 200 in Missouri - 695 of 2023.]

Shane and Lauren are a great team. They were so helpful during an otherwise stressful house clean…read moreout. They were efficient, well priced, and, most of all, kind and communicative. Attention to detail, personable. 10/10

These folks provided a fair quote, showed up on time and moved our belongings with care. They took…read moreless time than they estimated and even hauled the junk away from my old place. Nothing broken, great attitude, timely service. Thanks!!

The mansion is breathtaking it is unbelievable with the 100 year old details and exquisite details…read morein every room. When you go for this tour Juan loves to share the knowledge and information about the family and the details. I don't want to give too much away because you really need to visit! But Tiffany stained glass throughout the house, leather wallpaper, and so much more. This mansion was made before its time and is a masterpiece! The only issues we stumbled on were locating the parking and then finding a place to park.

We went for a birthday celebration and I am so happy for this experience. Great bed and breakfast,…read moreunlike any other bed and breakfast. If you enjoy historical places, this is one to visit. This gives you an opportunity to see what life was like back in the day, from the plumbing in the bathrooms to the old light fixtures and so much more. Juan and Warren are great hosts. Upon checking in at four, you receive a tour of the home. Afterwards the hosts share a Wine and Cheese reception with their guests and afterwards you are able to explore the home on your own. In the morning coffee and tea is provided prior to breakfast. Breakfast was delicious and served in the dining room on china. Please knWe truly enjoyed this bed and breakfast and look forward to visiting again!

Lee Kendrick is our point of contact and is the most polite gentleman we have come across. They…read moretake care of mowing the grass, trimming and blowing off the sidewalks in the spring, summer and fall. In the winter they take care of the snow. I highly recommend Kendrick's to take care of anyone's landscaping needs.

Not the best around as far as quality or price. Doesnt pay his guys overtime ether. Seems like a…read morecrook to me!

Visitors will come across an engineering wonder while traveling along the Great River Road. The…read moreupper Mississippi River has 29 lock and dam structures built along it, forming a "stairway of water" that allows barges, towboats, and pleasure boats to travel from St. Louis to St. Paul (or vice versa). These striking structures aid these barges and boats in adjusting to the elevation change on the northern section of the river. I've seen locks on the Thames from when I lived in the UK but never knew that the Mighty Mississippi had locks. I was surprised and had to check this one out. Sadly, it's completely secured with strong fencing and while you can see some of it from the riverside, a tour would be needed for a proper look. And yes, some of the locks do offer tours - Dubuque Iowa, Fulton Illinois, Rock Island Arsenal Illinois and Illinois City Illinois - this isn't one of them. You won't find locks and dams on lower sections of Mississippi River. Why? The Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Ohio, and other rivers flow into the Mississippi, making the river naturally wider and deeper downstream. [Review 19732 overall - 209 in Missouri - 704 of 2023.]

Really impressive dam with spots to park and walk the length of it. It also has a modern and…read moreinformative museum about the dam itself, hydroelectric generation, and the nearby state park. They have a kids' area too. If you're in the area, it's worth a stop. NOTE: This dam is in Ralls County, Missouri.  I keep updating the location on Yelp, but the admins keep rejecting my changes.

Strongly recommend this business. Able and trustworthy, Nate can fulfill all of your small engine…read morerepair needs. His prices are fair and I recommend him unreservedly. Nice to see small business like this succeed!