I am not generally a fan of thrift stores as they are generally dingy with poor lighting and have a…read moreold smell to them. The Crossing Thrift store had none of these. It was very well lit with high ceilings, was clean and smelled that way, and as a bonus all of the clothing items were sorted by size and color. This made it easy to find items and had a cool appearance to it as well. I was really impressed. Even if you generally cringe at the idea of a thrift store, even though you can find some pretty amazing stuff, give this place a try, you won't regret it.

I had an absolutely wonderful experience here! We were coming off of the highway for a gas stop and…read morehappened to see it tucked away in a mini mall so we came in and it was well organized and the staff were super friendly! The prices were very reasonable and they had a half price color sale when we came in. I think the color was green. I actually loved the prayer box right at the entrance. I write down a prayer on the card and put it in. I don't know, it just me feel good inside to do that.

On one of our weekend road trips, we were sidetracked by a cute sign that read "Louisiana,…read moreMissouri." Since we weren't going to be anywhere near the state of Louisiana anytime soon, we decided to stop. What a great decision! The town is one of the typical small towns you can find in rural Missouri. There's always a business section where there are your usual fast food joints, a small grocery store, city hall etc. There are different sections of town which run the gamut, from very humble, smaller homes to grander, more palatial homes that looked like drs., lawyers, mayors must have built them back in the day. I am always on a hunt for a great thrift store and lo and behold, there was one right on the main drag. Sporting a brand new, brightly colored sign which reads "Thrift Store" Miss Murrel and Mr. Jim the owners, had recently opened for business. Apparently Mr. Jim is the owner of the entire block and was the owner of what was once an automotive shop which stood in the same area. Miss Murrel told me that story of how he had owned that business for many years but decided to retire and give his wife the building to run her dream, a thrift store. But it's not really just a thrift store and Miss Murrel and Mr. Jim are not just owners of a wonderfully messy, interesting, eclectic, curious little shop. It's a shop that is filled with history, a former business run by a husband and wife for many years that became a staple of the small town. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine hospitality and a very warm vibe. True to my nosy nature, I began asking Miss Murrell about her shop, how long she had been there, etc. It turns out that Mr. Jim is a Korean veteran and in his 80's. You would never have guessed that; both of them were strong, vibrant and we seriously thought they were in their late 60's. There is still a bit of chaos in the shop, perhaps by now, more things are displayed and sections are are a bit more organized. When that day comes, I imagine that there will be even more treasures than the ones I found that day. There are gently used, older treasures mixed with a few more, contemporary items and some lovely furniture pieces. A wonderful couple who own a cool, little shop where you would least expect to find out. A great place to spend a couple of hours.

We purchased some furniture from Browns. One of the items was a dining room table. We didn't need…read moreto use the leaves for six months but when did try to use them there was a defect and they didn't line up correctly. We called Browns and they immediately agreed to fix the problem. Couldn't be happier and won't shop anywhere else going forward.

I bought 2 lazyboy sofa recliners and a lazy boy power recliner and I've had it just a tad bit…read moreover a year and I'm suppose to pay the labor on working on it. Whats going on here with people? Isn't anything worth buying any more and if it is, why is it the store sells you the furniture make things right? Completely unacceptable. Something different needs to happen....Until this is solved in a civil manner and acceptable, I will not purchase another nothing from you. ( David & JoAnn Berry)

This is a must stop if you are a quilter!! What a pleasant surprise and such nice people. Larger…read morethan it looks and it is open most Sundays. Lots of other fun things to do in town too!!

Owner Pat is easy to find and always willing to help! This store is comprised of four rooms that…read moreall have different quilt and fabric themes. The quality and unique fabrics are top notch. There are countless patterns to choose from and kits to buy. I definitely spent a penny or two! I had to come back two days in a row because I didn't have enough time to enjoy myself the first day! Next time I'm in the Midwest, I'll definitely add stopping here to my list!

Huge sellection of thrift items, from clothing and jewelry to kitchen and household. It has newer…read morestuff, vintage things, and antiques! Kind of crowded but interesting stuff and great prices. The couple that runs it is very sweet!

" Brings Back Memories "…read more We went to the Big River Train Town Museum and Loved it. This Museum brought back so many memories as I owned and still have a large Lionel train collection that i used to take out every Christmas and play with. Seeing all of these different train and towns set up in one area was so cool. What a great place to remember how you grew up and it was nice to see all of the young kids having a great time in the Museum.

Okay I'm going to admit it. This place is very neat. It's got so many different types of trains…read morethat even Sheldon Cooper would have fun here. Only down side is that it is super tiny. I mean like really tiny to where you feel like you are standing on top of each other. The person behind the counter was super sweet. She gave a kid a train whistle, I think, for coming in with his family while exploring. This is great for kids and I bet it's neat during Christmas time. All decorated and everything. Hey, I would go all out on the holiday train theme if I owned this place. And in case you did not know, there are trains galore for all ages to enjoy and even buy. This being said, I would recommend coming in here for a quick visit on your way to see the Mark Twain stuff.

We were passing through Hannibal, waking downtown, and I saw a sidewalk sign pointing us toward…read morethis pottery shop. We have been learning about it at home, so I wanted my 5 year olds to get some eyes on real pottery, and when I shared this with the two ladies behind the calendar, they offered to give us a brief tour of their workshop! They were both very warm and friendly and even happy to let both of my daughters have a treat for the shop cat. Lots of lovely pottery was for sale. A good amount is made in house, but about 30 other artists also sell their wares at the shop. There were many pieces we would have loved to have brought home or purchase as gifts. Definitely worth a stop! Shop small and local!

As a life long resident of Hannibal I have always supported small businesses, Ayers pottery had…read morealways been one of my favorites. I have acquired many beautiful pieces of their work over the years but after visiting the shop recently I was beyond disappointed. The pieces were not functional, practical, or enjoyable to look at and both of the ladies that had worked there for years were no longer working. I cannot imagine why the new creator of these pieces thinks that anyone would want to display something so ugly in their home, let alone use such pieces when entertaining guests. Eyeballs on everything?!? Leave the abstract art for the walls and go back to creating beautiful functional pottery like Lisa and Sherry used to make! The atmosphere was cold, almost like the shop worker was irritated that I was browsing. I never experienced such rudeness or saw tacky pieces before Mr. Ayers retired. Tacky ugly pieces and snotty customer service is so disappointing. Saddens me to say that I will not be supporting the unique and creative pottery shop that once was....

Great place for homewares, special candies, candles, etc. Check out this wonderful place while…read moresupporting the small businessman and women.

This was a great shop to go into. We just went in to look. But came out with some great cooking…read moreitems and food,gifts also. Find some oils and was able to sample before I bought them. Staff was helpful took the time to talked to me about what would be best what I was looking for for my type of cooking. Decided on Smoked oil. Parmason garlic. Both wonderful tasting. Also bought some candles and some other items. I will most definitely come back here. Very excited to cook with theses