Things to Do in Wood River
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Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
- Hannibal
The kid-friendly museum celebrates American author Mark Twain; exhibits include his tobacco pipe, pocket watch, and collection of artwork
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At Pottery Hollow, kids and adults alike find inspiration to create ceramic works of art from a fanciful story about a potter in need of an apprentice to help him and his fairy friends adorn ceramic mugs, platters, and knickknacks with colorful paint. Guests enter the potter's enchanted hollow—complete with twisted tree trunks and brightly colored chairs—to work on the unpainted pieces stored deep beneath the forest. While guests create their masterpieces, staffers keep them supplied with paints and brushes and take finished pieces to be baked in the kiln.
In addition to walk-in sessions, Pottery Hollow's three locations host parties and events such as mommy-and-me sessions, bridal showers, and corporate events. And on Friday nights until 9 p.m., ladies can create beautiful works of art while sipping on their favorite BYOB drinks. Staffers also craft custom pieces in less than a week, which can be given as gifts, kept as future heirlooms, or offered as sacrifices to the home-decor gods.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
- Downtown Springfield
World’s largest collection of Lincoln artifacts including his iconic top hat cohabitates alongside replicas of his log cabin
The Soulard Maifest
- Next to Great Grizzly Bear
Live music fills the air while revelers snack on warm pretzels and drink unlimited brews from their Oktoberfest liter mug
The Glass Workbench
- Saint Charles
Skilled artisans help students craft decorative trinket dishes during a 90-minute glass-fusing workshop that make use of the onsite kiln
