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Ask the Guide Q & A:
Q: I heard that not only was Mark Twain born in Hannibal, but so was "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." ... Is that true?
A: "Mark Twain was actually born in Florida, Mo., on Nov. 30,
1835 and moved to Hannibal, Mo., in 1839. However, Molly Brown, survivor
of the Titanic disaster, was born in Hannibal. Obviously, Hannibal's
more notable resident is Mark Twain and Mrs. Brown's home can be found
on Mark Twain Avenue."
Q: I live in St. Louis, what is the best way for me to get to Hannibal?
A: "Highway 79 connects Hannibal and St. Louis directly. The
highway follows the Mississippi river and the drive is approximately 100
miles. The other common route, is to take I-70 west, until you reach
Highway 61. Take 61 north, straight into Hannibal."
Q: I'd like to know the best time to go fishing at Mark Twain Lake, when do the fish start biteing?
A: "Fishing begins to get good in late March and early April,
once the water temperatures reach the upper 40s. Spring and early fall
are the best times to fish, when the waters are warm, but not hot."
Q: My family and I plan on going camping next weekend near Hannibal, where are the campgrounds in the area?
A: "There are several campgrounds in the area that support both
RV and tent campers. for a full list of campgrounds around Hannibal and
Mark Twain Lake, click
here."
Q: I understand the inventor of the Lear Jet was from Hannibal, is this correct?
A: "Yes it is. William P. Lear was born in Hannibal in 1902. He
is the inventor of the first automobile radio, the first automatic pilot
for airplanes, and inventor/producer of the Lear Jet."
Q: Does Marion County have Mortality Schedules for the years 1908
through 1911. I am trying to find the death place and date of a great
grandfather who I believe died in or near Hannibal at that time.
A: "The Hannibal Free Public Library might be able to help you. Their contact info is:
200 S 5th St.
Hannibal MO 63401
Fax: 573.221.0369
Phone: 573.221.0222
webmaster@hannibal.lib.mo.us
http://hannibal.lib.mo.us/
They can usually put you in touch with someone who does this kind of
research and they might even possibly have the information on
microfiche.
We also have the name of Betty Bateman who does this type of research -
her phone is 573.221.6908 - Box 1152 - Hannibal, MO 63401"
Q: We
are a home schooled family and are planning a trip to Mark Twain Cave.
There are a few other things we would like to do while we are there but
I'm not seeing any listings for them. For starters can you tell me how
much it's going to cost us to go into the cave? How much does it cost
for us to visit the home and museum? there in Hannibal? Also there was
a T-shirt shop somewhere near the home and museum. Is it still there?
Thanks so much for your time. I hope to hear from you soon.
A: "Glad you are going to make the trip here. Mark Twain
Cave is really fun and if you have the extra time you should try
to take a tour through Cameron Cave. You can purchase the tickets
for this cave at the same place you purchase ones for Mark Twain Cave
and best of all both caves are in walking distance of each other. Click here for the prices on both caves.
And here in the Mark Twain Museum Scheduled Hours:
* June, July, Aug: 8:00 a.m. - 6 00 p.m. daily
* May: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
* Nov-February: l0:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sundays . . l2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
* March 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sundays . . 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
* April, Sept. Oct: 9 00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Admission Charged. Open all year with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
208 Hill Street
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-9010
FAX# (573) 221-7975
Yes the T-Shirt shop, T's & Trivia, is still located just a few feet from the Tom & Huck statue at the end of North Main Street."
Q: I would like more info on Garth Woodside Mansion. Where can I find this?
A: "You can Click HERE."
Q: We are wanting to know some information on Mark Twain The Landing water park and have not been able to find anything on the net?
A: "Just Click HERE to go to their website."
Q: What is the story behind lover's leap.
A: Mark Twain's older brother, mid-19th century Hannibal newspaperman
Orion Clemens, not only loved good stories but made them up, too.
Hagood said the legend about Hannibal's Lovers Leap is a shining
example of Orion Clemens' imagination at work.
"Orion's story went that the Indians on the Missouri side of the
river were at war with the Indians on the Illinois side," Hagood
said.
"There was an Indian princess on the Hannibal side and an Indian
brave on the Illinois side. The tribes being at war made it
impossible for them to be together. But he came over to see her
and they went out to the scenic view at Lovers Leap. Well, the
braves from her tribe surrounded them. They knew the suitor would
be killed by the Missouri braves, so they threw their arms around
each other and jumped off."
Since the tracks to Chicago hadn't been laid, the plunge was
probably wet, if not fatal. But the sentimental shouldn't fret,
Hagood said, since it was all a product of Orion Clemens'
imagination.
One contemporary excursion boat captain in Hannibal spins a
happier ending to the local legend as he carries passengers past
Lovers Leap Park: the leapers plopped onto a grain barge, floated
downriver to New Orleans and opened a gift shop."
Q: Do you have a flyer for what sounds like a fun bunch of events?
A: "You may obtain a FREE Visitor's Guide here.
Also here is an upcoming list of events."
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Book Your Hotels Online
It's easy to choose a hotel and book your trip to Hannibal. Just click the link to see the hotel choices. Click Here
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Editor's Picks
So you want to know where the locals eat in Hannibal? What about where to eat when you're on a tight budget? And just where are the coolest places to visit or just hang out? hannibal.net has got you covered with our exclusive look at the best of Hannibal.
 Where the locals eat
Eating on a budget
Best Places to Visit
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Outdoor Guide
Looking to spend some time outdoors? Well, we've got a great guide for the outdoors in Hannibal from fishing the Mississippi to camping at Mark Twain Lake. Click Here
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Attractions on the Web
Find more information about the following attractions from their official sites:
 Rockliffe Mansion
The Riverboat
Stone School Inn
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Lovers Leap
No one knows for sure how many places in Missouri
are known as Lovers Leap; Mark Twain once wrote that there were at least 50 such high bluffs up and down the Mississippi River. Continue.
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