The historical town of Hannibal is located on the west banks of the Mississippi River in northeast Missouri. With boutique shops, bakeries, coffee houses, historical attractions and dining there is much to see. Tourism is a major part of Hannibal’s economy, mainly due to the legendary writer, Mark Twain, often referred to as “the Father…
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US Highway 36 -“The Highway of American Genius”
U.S. Highway 36 four-lane expressway is northern Missouri’s 200-mile spans the state like a belt, linking St. Joseph and Hannibal. Named “The highway of American Genius,” it runs over gently rolling hills, wide-open countryside and more than a dozen quaint towns. It’s a divided highway, fine as an interstate, but without all the traffic on…