Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse
The Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse sits on 10 acres of park atop Cardiff Hill, a favorite play area of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and the gang. Cross streets are E. Rock and E. Cardiff. Parking is available near the top. There is also a rear entrance from Cardiff Hill Drive, offering handicapped accessible parking. There are 244 steps leading uphill to the Lighthouse from the north end of Main Street in historic downtown Hannibal. The Lighthouse offers a panoramic view of Hannibal and the Mississippi River. Unfortunately, due to structural concerns, the interior of the Lighthouse is not open to the public.
NEW!
Hannibal children, along with visitors to Hannibal, will have the chance to explore the Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse, the Cardiff Hill Overlook, the steps to the lighthouse, and the trail in a different way.
The Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department has developed the Lighthouse Trail Scavenger Hunt to encourage visitors to the HPR sites.
Paddlewheel Popcorn, 121 N. Main St., is offering a prize for completing the scavenger hunt.
The scavenger hunt starts in front of the Tom and Huck statue at North and Main Streets. The questions involve the steps and trail to the lighthouse, the gardens and grounds at the Cardiff Hill Overlook, and the lighthouse itself. It takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Clues for Lighthouse Trail Scavenger Hunt