Panning for semi-precious gemstones, such as amethyst, calcite, pyrite and rose quartz, makes great memories for kids of

all ages! Each bag of mining rough contains a wide variety of gemstones. Our 50' sluice will provide lots of fun and learning at the same time. We also have great gift ideas, collectibles, fossils and minerals.

7097 CR 453 / 300 Cave Hollow Road Hannibal, Missouri 63401

800-527-0304 573-221-1656 marktwaincave.com

Directions I-72/36 East/West to Scenic Bypass Hwy 79 South to Cave Hollow Road - turn right to enter Mark Twain Cave Complex

GPS CoordinatesLatitude N 39.68857˚

Longitude W 91.33188˚

Proud Members OfNational Cave Association • MO Travel Council • MO Cave Association

Hours Of OperationMemorial Day-August 20 .. 9am-8pm Labor Day Weekend ....... 9am-8pmAugust 21-October ......... 9am-6pm November-March ......... 10am-4pmApril-May ........................ 9am-6pm

Last tour leaves one hour before closing, if no tour

Cave & Gift Shop will close.

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Come enjoy a bottle of Mark Twain Reserve, The Guilded Page, or another of our award winning wines while relaxing on the patio or beautiful grounds of

Cave Hollow Winery. Our tasting room is open daily. Enjoy a tasting of Innocent Broad or The Jumping Frog. Goup events can be scheduled by appointment.

Wines, Gifts, Candies, Semi- Precious Stones & Entertainment

Hannibal, Missouri1 Mile South on Highway 79

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Open All Year! No Steps

Village Hollow General Store Inside the Mark Twain Cave Complex you’ll find an old time general store featuring Missouri-made products from all over the state. You’ll find the books of Mark Twain mixed in with locally produced jams, jellies, Swiss meats, honey, soda, toys and so much more.

Indulge in a special treat while on your adventure at Mark Twain Cave Complex. From dozens of varieties of freshly made fudge to hot grilled sandwiches made with cave aged cheese - there’s no excuse to leave here hungry! You’ll find something to enjoy or take home as a reminder of your trip to Hannibal and the Mark Twain Cave.

Don’t miss “Mark Twain Live” Memorial Day through Labor Day, Wednesday-Sunday, at 2pm. This entertaining show will bring Mark Twain to life in front of your eyes! “Wow..how entertaining! Sounded just like I think Twain would have!” – Linda from Wyoming

You can find it all at The Mark Twain Cave Complex! Driving Distances to Hannibal

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Minneapolis/St. Paul462 miles

Milwaukee359 miles

O maha328 miles

Topeka263

Tulsa423 miles

Little Rock433 miles

Memphis386 miles

Branson280 miles

Springfield237 miles

Kansas C ity200 miles

Des Moines220 miles

Davenport164 miles

Peoria143 miles

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Inside MissouriBranson 280Cape Girardeau 217Columbia 98Independence 210Je�erson City 106Joplin 312Kansas City 210Lake of the Ozarks 150Spring�eld 244St. Charles 98Ste. Genevieve 165St. Joseph 194St. Louis 117

Outside MissouriAtlanta, GA 670Chicago, IL 303Cincinnati, OH 424Dallas, TX 680Davenport, IA 180Denver, CO 810

Des Moines, IA 220Detroit, MI 556Dubuque, IA 244Indianapolis, IN 310Lincoln, NE 334Little Rock, AR 439Louisville, KY 372Madison, WI 328Memphis, TN 386Milwaukee, WI 359Minneapolis, MN 445Nashville, TN 423Nauvoo, IL 70New Orleans, LA 774Oklahoma City, OK 526Omaha, NE 328Peoria, IL 143Spring�eld, IL 100Topeka, KS 263Tulsa, OK 423Wichita, KS 389

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Outside Missouri

Branson .................. 280Cape Girardeau ..... 217Columbia ................. 98Independence ........ 210Jefferson City ......... 106Joplin ...................... 312Kansas City ........... 210Lake of the Ozarks .... 150Springfield ............. 244St. Charles ................ 98Ste. Genevieve ....... 165St. Joseph .............. 194St. Louis ................. 117

Atlanta, GA .......... 670Chicago, IL .......... 303Cincinnati, OH ..... 424Dallas, TX ............ 680Davenport, IA ....... 180Denver, CO .......... 810Des Moines, IA .... 220Detroit, MI ............ 556Dubuque, IA ......... 244

Indianapolis, IN ..... 310Lincoln, NE .......... 334Little Rock, AR ..... 439Louisville, KY ....... 372Madison, WI ........ 328Memphis, TN ....... 386Milwaukee, WI ..... 359Minneapolis, MN ...445Nashville, TN ....... 423

Nauvoo, IL ............. 70New Orleans, LA ..774Oklahoma City, OK...526Omaha, NE .......... 328Peoria, IL ............. 143Springfield, IL ...... 100Topeka, KS .......... 263Tulsa, OK ............. 423Wichita, KS .......... 389

Located in the Heart of the Midwest at the crossroads of U.S. 61 & I-72

Missouri’s Oldest & Newest Show Caves! 1925Cameron Cave

Mark TwaIn Cave

CaMeron Cave

Mark Twain wrote: “By and by somebody shouted ‘Who’s ready for the cave?’ Everybody was. Bundles of candles were procured and straightaway there was a general scamper up the hill. The mouth of the cave was up the hillside - an opening shaped like a letter A. Within was a small chamber chilly as an ice-house and walled by nature with solid limestone that was dewy with cold sweat.”

– Excerpt from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

You will have the same exciting experience as Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher did exploring this remarkable cave so many years ago. An experienced guide will escort you on the 55 minute circular tour. Persons of any age can easily make the tour. Walkways are level

and smooth, there are no stairs to navigate, and the tour is lighted completely. So bring your camera and wear sensible walking shoes. A light jacket is suggested as the cave is a constant 52˚ year round!

Special ToursTotal Eclipse TourThis Total (lunar) Eclipse tour will take you into total darkness and to the farthest known passages of Cameron Cave. Get ready to get muddy with a buddy and have the time of your life! You will go to The Swamp and to Bucket Junction. For this 2 to 2.5 hour tour you must be able to army crawl about 20 feet. You can not be claustrophobic. Bring old clothes and shower supplies. MINIMUM 4 RESERVATIONS ONLY 573-221-1656

Ghosts, Heroes & Villains - October only This exciting new tour features the stories of the names that make up the wall of this most famous cave. Find out who else besides Samuel Clemens walked the limestone paths that make up the tours today.

Learn the history of the cave and hear stories of famous characters! You’ll be intrigued by the eccentric Dr. Joseph McDowell and the medical experiments he performed in the cave. See where Jesse James’ hideout was in the cave! Visit where Artist Norman Rockwell was inspired and spooked by the cave...and learn the fate of Injun Joe. These stories, along with the beautiful limestone formations, will entertain the entire family and create lifelong memories!

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Located within the Mark Twain Cave Complex, Cameron Cave is one of Missouri’s most recent cave discoveries. Located underneath the former Cameron Dairy property, the cave was discovered by the dairy owner, Arch Cameron in 1925. One day Arch saw steam rising out of a sink hole and started digging on a hot ledge. He then gathered an exploration party and eventually discovered this remarkable cave which is actually larger than the Mark Twain Cave. Guided lantern tours of this complex maze cave are given each day during the summer.

The Mark Twain Cave Complex boasts a beautiful campground with 99 campsites. There are a variety of sites to choose from. Some sites are shaded to help campers keep cool or read a book. Other sites are in sunny areas, which is great for those wanting optimum internet or cell phone reception.

The Mark Twain Cave neighbors a family fun park right across the highway. For your convenience, we also have an area for campers to do laundry and a very nice camp store, called Smallmart. We have club and individual rates along with discounted rates on multiple night stays. If you stay six nights the seventh night is free. Enjloy camping, hiking trail, wildlife, Mark Twain & Cameron Caves, and other complex facilities...we work hard to make your stay easy.

Open April-October For more information

or to make reservations please call 800-527-0304.

“No man knew the cave: that was an impossible thing. Most of the young men knew a portion of it and it was not customary to venture much beyond this known portion. Tom Sawyer knew as much of the cave as anyone.” – Mark Twain

First Exploring PartyFebruary 1925