Life in the big city promises a fast pace and an abundance to do all year long. There’s nothing quite like seeing the city – like St. Louis or Kansas City – shimmering against the nighttime sky. But Missouri’s small towns offer just as many magical moments. Autumn provides a spellbinding backdrop to any adventure, no matter where you travel. When you want to soak up some of that old-school friendliness and charm, visit the small town of Hannibal, Missouri.

Perhaps best known as Mark Twain’s boyhood home, the darling town of Hannibal offers so much to do, especially during the colorful days of fall.
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You’ll have plenty of ways to admire the fall foliage, especially if you’re up for an adventure. Drink in some of the most breathtaking views, especially drenched in fall’s colors, when you stop by Lovers Leap.
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Book a ride aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat. As you meander down the Mississippi River, you’ll be treated to gorgeous views of the foliage and the scenery as it passes by.
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If you’re up for another adventure, slip on your hiking shoes and follow the two-mile loop trail that winds through Sodalis Nature Preserve. The 200-acre nature preserve is an idyllic destination, especially when splashed in fall’s colors.
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While you’ll find plenty of good eats and eclectic shops in Hannibal, be sure to keep an eye on the calendar, too, for one of the seasonal events the town hosts.
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For more than 45 years, Hannibal has hosted the Annual Hannibal Folklife Festival, a two-day event that celebrates the small town’s heritage with delicious food, lively entertainment, and countless vendors.
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Halloween doesn’t signal the end of the fall fun, at least in Hannibal. Head to this charming small town the first weekend of November for PumpkinPalooza, an epic event that’s all about pumpkin spice and pumpkin spice goodies.
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Learn more about this autumn festival in Hannibal, Missouri.
Find more on the official website of Visit Hannibal, Missouri. Or, stop by the Facebook page of this charming small town in Missouri.
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Have you been to the small town of Hannibal, Missouri, during the fall? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Be sure to plan a stop at Lovers Leap, a scenic overlook in Hannibal, Missouri, during your visit.

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