Overview
Northeast region of Missouri.
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Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- IRK Kirksville Regional Airport, Kirksville — 38 mi away. Directions
- UIN Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field, Quincy — 52 mi away. Directions
- STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis — 112 mi away (major hub). Directions
Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Hannibal — Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, Rockcliffe Mansion, Mark Twain Cave Complex.
- Day 2: Mexico — Audrain County Courthouse, Ross House, Arthur Simmons Stables Historic District.
- Day 3: Kirksville — Thousand Hills State Park.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Places in Northeast Missouri
Cities
- Bowling Green — there is a sizable Amish community next to the town, which is worth an afternoon exploring
- Hannibal — the boyhood home of author Mark Twain, and the setting for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; there are many sites in the city connected to Twain and his writings
- Kirksville — home of Truman State University and A.T. Still University
- Mexico — small town charm and urban style, with artsy boutiques and cultural offerings
Nearby
Quincy
City / town · 17 listings · 42 mi away
Marceline
City / town · 9 listings · 45 mi away
Columbia
City / town · 22 listings · 51 mi away
Boonville
City / town · 2 listings · 59 mi away
Arrow Rock
City / town · 32 listings · 61 mi away
Nauvoo
City / town · 11 listings · 73 mi away
Jefferson City
City / town · 71 listings · 75 mi away
Hermann
City / town · 13 listings · 75 mi away
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