Places to visit near

Hannibal

Hannibal is a town in Marion district, Missouri, United States of about 17,839 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage and 10 museums. The must-see places are Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, Riverview Park and Rickey Hollow.

39.7084° N, 91.3585° WPop. 17,839

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see16
Notable201
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Hannibal

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:33 pm

82 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Hannibal
  2. Mark Twain Cavecave · 1 hrs
  3. Griffin Hollowviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Saint Peters Brush Creek Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Rickey Hollowviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. College Heightsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Hannibal
Today’s loopHannibalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hannibal?

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum (museum, about 1 km), Riverview Park (park, about 2 km), Rickey Hollow (viewpoint, about 5 km), Becky Thatcher House (museum, about 1 km), Judge Clemens Justice of the Peace Office (museum, about 1 km), Grant's Drugstore (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hannibal?

68 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Hannibal?

Bear Creek Dam, about 8 km by road; Pool 22 (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Hannibal?

Rockcliffe Mansion, about 1 km by road; Upper Approach Flow Deflecting Dike (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hannibal?

Start in Hannibal, visit Mark Twain Cave, then Griffin Hollow, then Saint Peters Brush Creek Catholic Church, then Rickey Hollow, then College Heights, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.