Went here as a kid, took our kids and now grand-kids. A much smaller cave than Meremac Caverns, so a very different feel. Lots of history about Mark Twain's childhood and Tom Sawyer's exploits.
We toured the Mark Twain Cave. I was a little afraid of being too claustrophobic, but asked the cashier and guide several questions. They were both really nice and answered the questions. I was really glad we did the cave as I was not claustrophobic at all and it was really amazing. I loved that the guide included the Tom Sawyer stories as part of his narrative. It was a great experience.
Good cave tour by guide Ed, who added his own special touches along the way. Friendly and informative. Quite a different cave - such a maze, and all the signatures from so many years ago were quite interesting. Too bad Cameron Cave was closed for the season. We really came for the campground. Away from town, it's quiet and peaceful tucked in the trees. Very well run. Super friendly staff in the office. The facilities of bathroom/shower/laundry were immaculate. Don't miss the winery-some tasty treats here! We bought more than one bottle from the knowledgeable gal behind the counter.
We chose to tour the Cameron Cave because it was a less commercialized cave. Although we have toured numerous caves, I really enjoyed this one. It had quartz formations all over the walls that were fascinating. Our tour guide was a delightful and informative. He made it interesting and fun. We even saw a few bats up close. It is worth the stop if you are in the area.
Mark twain cave and the surrounding hannibal sites can be very crowded during the summer so try visiting in fall. I've been several times but never during the off season until recently. The mark twain cave tour was informative and the guide very entertaining. The group was small and we were never hurried along. Historical downtown has many restaurants, shops and historical places of interest. A lot can be done in a day but two days is more relaxing
The tour was an hour long and it really seemed to fly by. Our tour guide was funny and very knowledgeable about the cave and local legends. A must see if you visit Hannibal.
There isn't a lot of pretty formations here but is chock full of history & our guide made it interesting & fun!
these caves are really cool to see. nice gift shop. you can pan for gems across the street, we always go there when in Hannibal.
Visited the Mark Twain cave and enjoyed the geology AND the history. Tour guide was new, but knew her script. As a relatively dry cave, there are few live formations. However, if you like caves this is worth the visit.
The cave itself has interesting formations and an interesting history with the locals and Jesse James. If you are claustrophobic you may want to think twice about going in, as it is 250 ft. below the surface at one point, which made my husband uncomfortable for a bit. They also age cheese in a part of the cave, which is interesting. And if you are interested in haunting/macabre stories, there was a local physician who at one time "pickled" his young dead daughter in the cave for a time. Strange things! Slippery spots are also found there, so wear non-skid soles on your shoes.