A nice stop for panoramic views. Excellent picnic and hiking opportunities in the park. It costs 50 cents to go up the tower, and the view from the top is breathtaking. Be sure to bring a jacket or sweater if it's a windy day, and fair warning to people who are afraid of heights because the fiberglass stairs leading up are very safe but also have small gaps that let you see just how high you're climbing.
Really interesting tour given by knowledgable and friendly guides. A leisurely walk with plenty of opportunities for pictures, and a quick retreat if you start to get claustrophobic. Bring a light jacket if you get cold easily, and wear shoes with good traffic because some parts can be slippery. I also recommend rereading the part of Tom Sawyer where they get lost in the cave to get a full appreciation of how this cave influenced Twain's story.
Definitely worth a stop when visiting the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. A short walk up the hill from Historic Downtown Hannibal and the Tom & Huck statue.
Nestled in the beautiful Mark Twain State Park, this tiny museum gives a brief but detailed look at one of America's greatest authors. A short video and a collection of Mark Twain's personal possessions will guide you through his adult life, but the highlight is the birthplace cabin. Afterwards, be sure to get some pictures overlooking Mark Twain Lake.
A great attraction, perfect for a family visit. Get there early and be sure to buy your tickets in advance if you want to ride up to the top of the Arch, although warning to claustrophobics and tall people that the pods you ride up in are incredibly cramped. Down on the ground, the museum is great and there are two films to see: a documentary about the construction of the arch that impresses with it's dizzying heights, and an IMAX film about the expedition of Lewis and Clark, both well-worth the price of admission.
While there, take a walk over to the Old Courthouse to learn about the Dred Scott case, and also to get some incredible photos of the Arch from a distance.
As advertised, it is a large wind chime. The surrounding area is clearly dedicated to these tourist sites, but aside from the novelty, there's not much to them. A nice spot to stop and have lunch or stretch your legs if it's on your route, but not worth more than a five-minute detour.
A beautiful park, with lots of hiking trails. Well-organized and knowledgeable staff make camping easy. Campsites are small and too close together, though, and are best suited to RVs or trailer campers and not real camping. Perfect spot for weekend campers not looking to rough it too much, but not for anyone looking to really get back to nature or get quiet solitude.