Take a fascinating tour of the house in Hannibal, MO, where the young Samuel Clemens grew up, before becoming one of America's best-loved authors, Mark Twain. The modest two-story frame house, built in 1843 by Sam Clemens' father, has been fully restored, complete with period furnishings. Several Norman Rockwell oil paintings adorn the walls, based on illustrations from special editions of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." A day trip to Hannibal makes a great outing for the kids. The admission fees for adults is $8, for senior citizens (60yrs and above) is$6.50, for children is $4 and for children under 6yrs is free.
• Hours: Hours vary, check with the website for details.