11 American Literary Pilgrimages Every Bookworm Needs to Make

2. Hannibal, Missouri: Twain's Mississippi Boyhood

Hannibal, Missouri, the boyhood home of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), provides a vivid glimpse into the world of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Visitors can tour the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum (), stroll along the Mississippi River, and explore the caves that captured Twain's imagination. Hannibal preserves the authentic setting that shaped Twain's writing, offering a charming and nostalgic literary journey. It's a powerful experience for those who wish to connect with the roots of American realism.