This Hannibal, MO Bed & Breakfast is a piece of literary history!
Right along the border of Missouri and Illinois, is the city of Hannibal. This river community is known for being the 19th-century boyhood home to Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. This city inspired the setting for Twain’s novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
The Garth Woodside Mansion, an impressive Hannibal, MO bed and breakfast sitting on a tranquil 36-acre estate, was built in 1871 and has played an important role in the life of the town. Past owners, John and Helen Kercheval Garth were good friends of Mark Twain. During his many trips back to Hannibal, Mark Twain would often stay with the Garth family, who were well-to-do tobacco & cigar manufacturers. It is said that John Garth was one of the boyhood friends who inspired the character Tom Sawyer.
The Garth Woodside Mansion Today
The current owners, John and Julie Rolsen, acquired Garth Woodside Mansion in the 1990’s after touring B&Bs from coast to coast, reading up on running a B&B, and talking to countless innkeepers on the “inns” and outs of innkeeping. Finally, the Rolsens went to Hannibal and fell in love with the mansion, the history, and the town. After a few days in the area, they decided to buy the Garth Woodside and started their own bed and breakfast.
John and Julie Rolsen are only the sixth owners of the mansion in its 100+ year history and have turned it into a premier destination for romantic getaways, Missouri weddings and intimate escapes. With eight luxury rooms, three cottages, jetted soaking tubs, working fireplaces, and a hearty multi-course breakfast every morning, Garth Woodside Mansion guests are ready to start the day exploring the Hannibal area bright and early.
The Perfect Wedding Venue In Missouri
Wedding dreams come true at the Garth Woodside Mansion. Already renowned as a romantic escape, Garth Woodside Mansion is also the ideal place for a Hannibal, MO wedding. From a simple intimate elopement to a grand estate wedding venue, Garth Woodside Mansion can offer every wedding couple the best options and hospitality.
The Town of Hannibal, MO
The mansion isn’t the only thing to see in the area. Historic Hannibal has a variety of activities and attractions. Learn about Mark Twain’s legacy at many of the local hangouts he frequented. Visit the area during some of the top festivals like the annual Twain on Main Festival, National Tom Sawyer Days or the Big River Steampunk Festival. On any day of the year become a Mark Twain history expert with a Hannibal Group Tour.
Plan to spend at least a few nights at this Midwest Bed & Breakfast, and you’ll see why guests, including Mark Twain, have been frequent visitors over the years.
As Mark Twain once said about the area: “The Mississippi River towns are comely, clean, well built, and pleasing to the eye, and cheering to the spirit. The Mississippi Valley is as reposeful as a dreamland, nothing worldly about it . . . nothing to hang a fret or a worry upon”.
What better endorsement than from Mark Twain himself?
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