Carving out time for a little R&R can sometimes prove challenging. After all, life moves at a hectic pace for most of us, and we sometimes forget to do the important things, like taking time out for ourselves. Next time you’ve got a break in your jam-packed schedule, plan a leisurely getaway, even just for a night, to this winery and campground in Missouri.
Any fan of literature – or Missourian – will know that the darling town of Hannibal is the boyhood home of one of America’s most beloved authors, Mark Twain.
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A visit to the charming town means an obligatory stop at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, the white picket fence painted by Tom and Huck, and the Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse.
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Definitely carve out enough time to visit the Mark Twain Cave Complex too, right in Hannibal, where you can join a guided tour of the cave, sip wine at Cave Hollow West Winery, and pitch a tent or park for RV for an overnight in the campground.
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Sip some of the best Missouri wines, made in small batches at West Winery. Try a selection of the winery’s signature wines, such as the Smokestack White or the Signature Red, to start.
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Or keep the Mark Twain theme going by sampling the offerings in the Mark Twain Tasting Series. Each features a whimsical name – the Jumping Frog, Mississippi Rolling Red, and Hometown, for example.
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The winery offers both indoor and outdoor seating, the latter of which is particularly enchanting on those warm, breezy Missouri days.
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Can you think of a better way to cap off a day exploring Hannibal and the Mark Twain Cave Complex than settling in for a night at the campground?
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The campground offers both RV spots and tent sites and a slew of amenities – Wifi, showers, laundry, a playground, a walking trail, picnic tables, and a gift shop. It’s even pet-friendly.
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View days, hours, and more information on the official website of Cave Hollow West Winery. Then book your stay on the official website of the Mark Twain Cave Complex.
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Have you been to this winery and campground in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! While you’re in the area, you’ll definitely want to explore more of the charming town of Hannibal, Missouri.
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Address: Mark Twain Cave, 300 Cave Hollow Rd, Hannibal, MO 63401, USAAddress: Cave Hollow West Winery, 217 Cave Hollow Road, Hannibal, MO 63401, USA
