Mark Twain Cave - Hannibal, Missouri
The Mark Twain Cave near Hannibal, Missouri was discovered in the Winter of 1819-1820 when a man named Jack Sims was hunting and his dog chased an animal into a small opening.
The Mark Twain Cave is also the oldest show cave in the state of Missouri, giving tours for over 114 years. The cave has also served as a place of hiding for Indians, trappers of animals for trade, the infamous Jesse James and slaves searching for freedom via the Underground Railroad.
Experienced guides will escort you on the 55 minute tour of Mark Twain Cave where the walkways are level and smooth and there are no steps. Because of the natural state of our cave (narrow passages, etc.) it is not wheelchair accessible.
The cave stays a constant 52 degrees year round.
Cameron Cave is a 1 hour and 20 minute tour and several people will carry lanterns as the cave is very nearly like it was first discovered in 1925.
For more family fun, we have a daily one man show in our Cave Hollow Theatre featuring Jim Waddell as Mark Twain.
He does a great show full of wit and wisdom!
We are accessible via US Highways 24 & 36 from the West, US Highway 61 or State Highway 79 from the North and South, and I-72 from the East.
It is an easy drive from St.Louis
Location: 300 Cave Hollow Road, Hannibal, Missouri
For Reservations only, call Toll Free 1-800-527-0304
Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Hours: SUMMER 8am to 8pm
April-May 9am to 6pm
Sept-Oct 9am to 6pm
Nov.-March 9am* to 4pm
Last tour departs one hour before closing
THE HISTORIC TOUR (allow 1 hour) Features points of interest mentioned in Mark Twain’s writings, beautiful lighting effects, and a new audio-visual program.
Regular Admission
Group Rate (20 or more)
Adult $14.00 $ 9.00
Child:
(5 through 12) $ 7.00 $ 6.00
High School $14.00 $ 8.00
(Prices do not include tax) For tax exemption- Schools need to provide tax exempt number
THE LANTERN TOUR- IN CAMERON CAVE (Allow 1 hour 20 minutes)
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day only - Tours at 10am, 12 noon, 1:30pm & 3pm
Regular Admission Group Rate (20 or more)
Adult $15.00 $10.00
Child (5 through 12) $ 8.00 $7.00
High School $15.00 $ 9.00
(Prices do not include tax)
EDUCATIONAL ROCK & MINERAL SHOP Pan for genuine gemstones!
Regular Admission Group Rate (10 or more)
1.5 lb. Bag $4.95 $4.50
3 lb. Bag $6.50 $5.50
Has it ever been called indian joe cave?thank you charles
Hi Charles,
Thank you for contacting http://www.missouribeautiful.com with your question. I called the site and asked your question and they told me that no, although Indian Joe was in it the cave was never called Indian Joe Cave.
The Editor