Visit Hannibal MO

06/01/2026

Thank you to USA TODAY for visiting us in Hannibal and writing this interesting article on the Mighty Mississippi.
If you have been thinking about visiting Hannibal, summertime is a great time to come. From riverboat cruises, to festivals and a lively historic district, Hannibal is your summer destination.

The Mississippi River flows 2,350 miles, borders 10 states and drains an area stretching from New York to Wyoming

05/30/2026

Our Saturday Business Spotlight is Native American Trading Co. located at 115 North Main, in the heart of historic downtown Hannibal. So much to see here, from jewelry, pottery, hats, shoes and so much more. Their hours are 10am-5pm Monday thru Saturday and 12-5pm on Sunday. Stop in and see the Medicine Man while you are there.
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05/29/2026

Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher are ready to celebrate! Are you?

Caught these two posing with event information, and you can just feel the excitement building for the 150th anniversary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Our fun June festivities begin next Saturday, June 6th, with the Drone Show at 9pm. That's just the beginning of a special summer in Hannibal!


Check out visithannibal.com for more information.

05/28/2026

Let's have a little downtown business challenge.
We are going to start posting random pics of different downtown businesses — could be a storefront, a sign, a random corner, a shelf of products, anything really. 👀
Your mission:
1. Guess what business it is 🕵️‍♂️
2. Tell me if you’ve ever been there 👍👎
Let’s see who really knows downtown the best! No prizes involved, just maybe some bragging rights. These will be randomly shared, in between us spotlighting all the fun events, attractions and everything else Hannibal has to offer.

Here's the first pic 👇

05/27/2026

Fresh look, same historic charm!
The Molly Brown Birthplace and Museum just got a little glow-up with some brand new paint and stain, a new window and a little patriotic touch. She’s looking better than ever!
Stop by, take a tour, and let us know what you think of the refresh. We are open daily from 9am-5pm. 400 N. Main St, across from the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum.
Big thanks to John D. Roberts Painting and American Glass for the work on our little house and making her shine.

05/26/2026

Are you feeling that post event sadness now that Twain On Main is over or did you miss out on the fun altogether?
Good news! You only have a short wait until the next big festival is here.
National Tom Sawyer Days is coming up—and it’s going to be a great time!
Head to Hannibal for fun celebrating Tom Sawyer and Mark Twain—think carnival rides, fence painting, parades, live music, mud volleyball and fireworks lighting up the river! 🎶🎆
Grab your friends and family and don’t miss one of Missouri’s most iconic summer traditions - 71 years of NTSD fun!
Head over to visithannibal.com to plan your 4th of July trip to Hannibal!

05/23/2026

Today's Business Spotlight for this Memorial Day weekend is on the famous Mark Twain Cave Complex. The Mark Twain Cave is a registered National Natural Landmark where you can take a 1-hour, electrically lit walking tour. During your visit, discover the wonder of the mysterious labyrinth that inspired Mark Twain’s famous work, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. You can also shop their large gift shop to grab a souvenir, a bottle of wine from Cave Hollow Winery, hop on the trolley for a narrated tour of Hannibal and its famous landmarks or take in a performance of Mark Twain Live. So many reasons to visit them at 300 Cave Hollow Road.

05/22/2026

As you are traveling to Hannibal this weekend for Twain On Main and the Memorial Day holiday, the Visitors Center will be open to assist and welcome you to town. The Molly Brown Birthplace will be open as well. Stop by, we would love to see you!

05/21/2026

Today we’re celebrating a huge milestone for two of our own! 🎓
Please join us in congratulating our HCVB team members, Chase and Lucy, on their graduation from Hannibal High School! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud of you both. ❤️🖤🏴‍☠️
We’re so excited to see all the incredible things your futures hold—this is just the beginning!
Congrats to Chase, Lucy and all the area graduates on this accomplishment!