The Land of Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn

Have you heard of the "Unsinkable Molly Brown"? Did you know she was from Hannibal, Missouri?
Born in 1867 right in the middle of the glory days of Hannibal, Molly Brown rose from rags-to-riches and not only survived the sinking of the Titanic but also went on to become one of the leading voices of the Women's Progressive Movement.
If you're visiting Hannibal in the months of May, June, July, August or September, don't miss a visit to the Molly Brown Birthplace Museum.
Phone 573-221-2477
Opening Hours Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 (Memorial Day in May - Saturday before Labor Day in September - please see the website linked below for exact dates as they change annually). Sunday - Wednesday: Closed
Molly Brown Birthplace and Museum

Everything worth seeing in Hannibal can be done on foot, so let's start off with a climb up the hill to visit to the Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse, the play area of some of author's most known-known characters.
This is a great spot to get a good look at your surroundings, take in a gorgeous view of the Mississippi River and learn a little about the history of the lighthouse.
Phone 573-221-0154
Opening Hours Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00 - 24:00 Monday: Closed
The public is not allowed inside the lighthouse.
Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse

Kick back and sit a spell at the Mark Twain Dinette. You're in for a treat with friendly service and big portions of home-cooked food at this popular lunch spot.
Pig out on a sliced pork tenderloin sandwich and catfish nuggets and chips all washed down with a bottle of their ice-cold homemade bottled root beer.
Phone 573-221-5300
Opening Hours Sunday - Monday: 11:00 - 16:00 Friday and Saturday: 11:00 - 20:00
Mark Twain Dinette

The house and site of The Huck Finn Freedom Center tells an important story of African American history and is well worth a visit today.
This is the only museum fully dedicated to Mark Twain's character "Jim" aka Daniel Quarles who was an African American living in Hannibal during Twain's days.
Phone (217) 617-1507
Opening Hours You must call for exact tour times. Visit the center
The tours operate from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During this time, the center is open Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 17:00. Or you can come to the center on Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00.
Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center

History comes to life with actors at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. You'll have a chance to see the characters act out adventures as you travel down memory lane with Twain's most famous novels.
Spend some time at this interesting site to visit the author's boyhood home and browse the wonderful museum which has a dedicated and extensive exhibit to Twain.
Phone Call the Museum offices at 573-221-9010 extension 401 for current hours.
Opening Hours Mid to Late March through October 31 Monday – Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00 Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
November 1 through Mid to Late March Monday – Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum

You can charge your car here.
Type: CCS/SAE 2 stations, 2 plugs Power: 62 kW

Only a short walk away from the EV charging station is the Backdoor Brick Oven restaurant where you can have dinner while waiting for your car.
Enjoy a fire-baked, brick oven pizza at this family-owned establishment. Known for more than just their pizzas, don't miss the homemade slushies and hand-dipped ice cream cones for dessert.
Phone 573-324-4444
Opening Hours Monday – Saturday: 11:00 - 21:00
For more information, please visit official website.

Collect your fully charged car and drive back to St. Louis.

Welcome back to St. Louis! I hope you've enjoyed this trip.