We went for a birthday celebration and I am so happy for this experience. Great bed and breakfast,…read moreunlike any other bed and breakfast. If you enjoy historical places, this is one to visit. This gives you an opportunity to see what life was like back in the day, from the plumbing in the bathrooms to the old light fixtures and so much more. Juan and Warren are great hosts. Upon checking in at four, you receive a tour of the home. Afterwards the hosts share a Wine and Cheese reception with their guests and afterwards you are able to explore the home on your own. In the morning coffee and tea is provided prior to breakfast. Breakfast was delicious and served in the dining room on china. Please knWe truly enjoyed this bed and breakfast and look forward to visiting again!

The mansion is breathtaking it is unbelievable with the 100 year old details and exquisite details…read morein every room. When you go for this tour Juan loves to share the knowledge and information about the family and the details. I don't want to give too much away because you really need to visit! But Tiffany stained glass throughout the house, leather wallpaper, and so much more. This mansion was made before its time and is a masterpiece! The only issues we stumbled on were locating the parking and then finding a place to park.

Nice cave experience. Easy walk with good lighting. Lots of history and mix of Twain stories…read more Just under an hour and 52°. We had jeans and sweatshirts and were comfortable. I took a flashlight which was helpful but not needed. This is a huge cave and only walked 1/3 mile.

Peter was an awesome tour guide! Very funny, knowledgeable and kind. So glad he was able to give us…read morea tour. The prices in the gift shop are reasonable for very interesting things. 10/10 will be back again! Curious about their Cameron cave open in the summer The signature of Jessy James and the author Mark Twain were awesome discoveries.

This covered bridge is the only remaining Burr-arch truss bridge, a design which uses multiple king…read moreposts and an arch to support the bridge's truss. It was built in 1871 over the Elk Fork of the Salt River. It was nearly lost due to neglect and flooding but it was added to the state park system in 1967 and has been restored and repaired after a number of floods, most recently in 2019. It was closed to vehicular traffic in 1970 and added to the National Register of Historic Places that year. The bridge is 120 feet long, 12 feet high and 17.5 feet wide. It was originally on the road between Paris and Fayette though newer and more modern roads now provide that route. There is plenty of grass parking nearby and it is pretty far from civilization. As such, the inside is well covered in graffiti. Next to the bridge is a low-water crossing that I did not try driving across in the Sprinter van. A picnic table is here and that's about it. [Review 19734 overall - 211 in Missouri - 706 of 2023.]

Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) grew up here in Hannibal and there's no missing his influence on the…read moretown and the town's interest in him. They are absolutely capitalizing on his upbringing here with a museum, statues, and all sorts of structures named after the man who some would call the greatest American writer. Tucked at the bottom of Cardiff Hill at the intersection of North and Main Street, this statue of two of Twain's most famous characters. Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn's adventures took place in the fictional town of Saint Petersburg but it was very definitely Hannibal. The statues are by artist Frederick C. Hibbard and worth a stop as you're visiting the city. [Review 19717 overall - 195 in Missouri - 689 of 2023.]

There is not a better example of mother natures magnificence vs. mankind's technological…read moreachievements than watching a Mississippi River Lock and Dam in full operation. Located in Canton, MO about 2 miles off of US 61 and 25 miles north of US 36 this is great stop to view a unique yet vital mode of transportation of energy and food for the nation. The public viewing platform is small but allows a great vantage spot to see the barges up close as they move through. Lot's of signage explains everything involved and if you have questions, you might be able to ask questions of the workers that are on the barges or dockside working the ropes. A must visit for everyone at least once, if not here their are many others along America's lake and river systems.

This a beautiful home with a fantastic courtyard and path next to a small stream with live fish…read more The home is the located directly across from the Chance Rose Garden. The Chance Gardens are located directly behind The historical society. This place is a must stop anytime you are in Centralia. It is located roughly 4 blocks from downtown Centralia. We were on our way to the local fair. This is a stop my wife and I always make so I can get some great pictures of the roses in bloom. Weddings and other parties can be scheduled at the Gardens upon request: the wall mount stated. It is a beautiful and lovely placed to spend an afternoon just relaxing and checking out the local town scenery. The only downfall that I have found is parking is very tough during certain times. But, it is a wonderful place to visit when you are in town.

A free gallery of local history and Missouri fine art from the past is inside the historical…read moresociety on campus, and there is also art displayed on the walls in the halls. I learned that Brad Pitt went to Mizzou! It is a small collection, but it works well together, with multiple pieces by the same artists. Stop by if you are on campus. It is in the same building as the library, but with a different entrance.

I have enjoyed having this art gallery/library/archive in my backyard, but I never really used it…read more I mean, it was only for folks researching their geneology or something, right? Well, when it came time that I needed to do some digging around for local Missouri lore related to square dancing, I did a little checking on their website and as Emeril says, BAM!, they cooked up exactly what I needed. The best part was, it was free. I mean, I guess my taxes are paying for it, but the folks who work there are really helpful, they actually seem like they want to assist me, and they had all this equipment for me to use when I needed to listen to some cassette tapes and even some reel-to-reel audio. Of course, there were some weird things I had to get used to. No pens. None. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Zed. But I could carry around electromagnets, no problem? Anyhow, that being said, I had to get used to other archivist rules (keep everything that was in a folder, actually keep it in the folder). But since they deal with one-of-a-kind stuff, and they don't want to lose anything, this makes sense. I wish I had a reason to delve into their archives earlier, now this place is on my list whenever I have any inkling to learn something about Missouri history.