Deep in the Real-Life Tom Sawyer's Cave: Mark Twain's Hometown inspiration

[@richjaneRN]

I have watched The Adventures of Tom Sawyer several times and so I came here to watch and see the small town. Oh how I love it and feels like I’m in the book as a character too. I wish someday to visit St. Petersburg (Hannibal, Missouri). I’m from Philippines 🇵🇭 who loves Mark Twain’s books. It’s my dream to board the steam ship in Mississippi River pretending to be Becky Thatcher. 🥰

[@jeffreeflores177]

Me too.. untill now I always watching Tom Sawyer..I have an anxiety..but when I watch Tom Sawyer I fell relaks.

[@GrabLifeByTheStones.]

After 43 years I finally did read both books and love them, found this video good job now I want to visit the town!

[@emhathaway5431]

My name is Emma and I work at the mark twain cave as a tour guide and photographer. I have watched your videos for about a year now. It sucks that I did not get you on my tour this time so next time ask to go on Emma's tour. I'll make sure to tell my friend Jonathan (your tour guide) about you and your youtube channel. Thank you for coming to the cave and I hope you enjoyed your tour and also come again soon!

[@linkblink608]

growing up this story makes my childhood complete :D as a grown up man one of my dream was to go here and reminisce the past..

[@2neverlandboy]

I can't believe how much ive learned from your vlogs. Places Ive never knew about, I've randomly been educated. I get such a kick out of how you crack yourself up

[@sahpem4425]

Loved Tom Sawyer. I used to read it over and over. Thanks for another Great adventure!!!

[@WanderIndiana]

There is so much to like about this video. The enthusiasm, the animations, the stairs! Ghosts, caves, jokes and Walking around alone at night in a small town was wonderful. So much fun, thanks for taking us along. Be safe out there.

[@applevalleyhillbillygarden1093]

Loved it. Awesome job of telling the story of Sam's days in Hannibal. Sure brings back memories from my childhood when my parents took me to that cave in the mid 60s and I thought I was Tom Sawyer.

[@namastepeace]

Thanks Justin! Your INSPIRED videos make youtube a better place. You rock.

[@wwall57]

Great video Justin, watch you every day unless something happens, because you can never know what life will throw at you, but keep looking up because everything will work the way it's supposed to, my life is the same way, it's an adventure, it's really a great ride!

[@pault5557]

COOL VIDEO! LOVED your bits at the end with the fence and bad jokes! 🤪 Thanks for sharing your love of Mark Twain!

[@derekpmoore]

Hey there, Randomman! It was awesome being on this cave tour with you! Cheers!

[@MojackDaily]

My wife and I love your videos. Who knew Mississippi could be so interesting. Keep it up my dude \m/

[@AndrewStephens285]

Thank you for this video Justin! And all your videos for that matter. So many interesting places to visit in Missouri! I have got to check out Hannibal now!

[@keithdean9149]

That cave tour looks so cool.

[@masterchaoss]

Nice to see Rivers of America at Disneyland captured the creepy feel of the real ones at night.

[@opticracer3927]

Good morning Justin! Thank you always for your great, important content and fantastic entusiasm! It has been said that the Legendary United States is so vast in History and Beauty that one cannot see it all in a lifetime. Thanks to friends like you we get to see portraits of Americana in beautiful detail presented in a most personal and simpatico way! Cheers.

[@NotStrictlyDisney]

WOW! That was cool! Now I wanna go there and visit the town.

[@hannarae4311]

You good sir are making me want to read Tom Sawyer this summer! I had no idea how life was so wild and intense. And with a upbringing like that no wonder it became a source of inspiration for his stories.

[@jus1053]

Thank you for making these videos. I love learning about obscure places that I never would have explored otherwise. I will be adding Hannibal, MO as a stop on my future cross-country trip.

[@spickett12345]

I love your videos! Thanks for another great tour!!

[@gordonwchas]

Loved this. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge about Mark Twain, etc.

[@dustingriffith3859]

Great video Justin! I am a huge Twain fan and I love the stuff you do on him. Keep it up! Good Luck and Safe Travels!

[@timgerling6060]

This is where i always go on my birthday, and where I went on my first anniversary. And I’m going tomorrow for fun. Loved this place since i was a kid.

[@SanBrunoBeacon]

I remember when you visited Hannibal, Missouri a few years ago. Not much has changed. However, because I am also a Mark Twain fan, it's still an interesting place and you're showing things in this video that you didn't show in the last video. You could probably make several long, interesting videos about Hannibal, Missouri because you know so much about Mark Twain's life. Looking forward to your next Hannibal video in a few years :-)

[@michaelb4439]

Thanks for a great, informative tour! I never knew the events of the books were inspired by actual places we can still visit. Those caves are so amazing!

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

I always enjoy your vlogs. Thank you for all that you do.

[@valmor8431]

Very entertaining and informative!

[@conniecrawford5231]

Back in Missouri? Stay in the cave, buddy - too many tornados and floodwatersaround! Stay safe and tell the locals that I’m praying for them.. I’m in the South where it is gorgeous but my son and family are at risk! Midwesterners are strong people-May they stay safe! I’m a retired English prof who loves Twainand feels a connection to Hannibal !

[@myfamilymatters]

Wow! This was an epic tour Justin. I’ve always loved the stories by Sam Clemens a.k.a. Mark Twain. I used to read everything that I could get a hold of that he wrote. You really honoured his memory and helped to preserve this story for the younger generation. I’ve watched your past videos of Hannibal Missouri and cannot thank you enough for doing this again. You must write a book some day.

[@thebrotherzt9962]

This was a special vlog Justin. Really nice. Thank you!

[@advlandvideo]

I do believe that the energy of a person can manifest itself in different ways. I was traveling through Missouri once when I spotted a cave from the road. Exploring it was an awesome experience. Certainly creepy being alone without a flashlight. Obviously, I didn't venture too far but it was most impressive.

[@luisdiamonv]

Tanks for share this video, I like the story of Tom Sawyer.

[@kgarofalo71]

Love watching your travels.... because, of course.... “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.”

[@timgerling6060]

This is where i always go on my birthday, and where iwent on my first anniversary. And I’m going tomorrow for fun. Loved this place since i was a kid.

[@mariannadilorenzo7580]

this boy is my fav. commentator in the whole world!!! he is a trip!!!

[@spookerredmenace3950]

awesome video! odd no one else commented! i enjoy your wacky adventures and how you are a mix of a real life cartoon and human man !

[@tammysmith5528]

Don't want to see any dead girls! 😂 Haha! That was a really fun episode! And I loved that last part between Tom and Becky!😋😅👻

[@andreas6894]

Love your enthusiasm for history!! I’m a history buff myself!! Keep the great vlogs coming!! 👍🏻😃

[@BigTonyPhoenix]

This is making me want to make a road trip down to Hannibal! I've had a few experiences with the paranormal, no manifestations, just hearing and sensing things, I'd love to check out the haunted tour of the cave!

[@jstepan8585]

Stabby McStabberson?? Lol!! As always, great editing and wonderful content!

[@chrislong5416]

Thanks. The first time I was there was when I was 10..... in 1975. It has changed a lot.

[@karendixon401]

I am glad you waited out the big storms as they did turn out to be very bad. I remember when Ally was with you previously "painting" the fence. I hope she is doing well? I am not on instagram.

[@richcabesa]

I love these type of videos...almost as much as I love the Film locations. Still waiting for Secret of the Ooze and maybe Goonies?? Trip to oregon soon??

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

This is one of my favorite videos that you've done. Of course I've loved Tom Sawyer stories for many years. History and geography would be so much more fun if you taught them.

[@amusementnow4416]

This is my favorite type of content!

[@kylea3071]

Hey, Justin! Really enjoyed this video. You should visit more haunted locations in your random travels!! 👻👻

[@kalebsmustang1939]

Your the best travel youtuber ever

[@funnguy6117]

they just found Sam Clemens' signature as a boy. They made it apart of the tour around the 10th of October of 2019. They found it July 26 2019.

[@korg13]

in Tuolumne county Ca there is a small town called Twain Harte, named after Mark Twain and Bret Harte. there is also in Tuttletown Mark Twain's cabin.

[@markraymond3886]

Great video and very informative. I need to re-read Tom Sawyer. Since I've never read any Mark Twain biographies, I wonder which one would be the best ? Thanks for the video.

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

At 17:42 wow that's awesome and the best part that it was in Disney and i think that i read that book and it was definitely creepy to me.

[@BB.halo_heir]

You're still the Pun King, Justin! Great video 😊❤

[@MUSEMENT]

Looks like you have all the fun painting the fence. I'll trade you this apple if I can paint the fence.

[@chance_lando5430]

Thanks for the amazing videos my dude!

[@pdxer8895]

Great Vlog, thanks....

[@heyitslance5483]

In the immortal words of Huell Howser, "That's Amazing!"

[@ginafabiani3711]

Wow, that was a cool experience...

[@leslielangenegger5074]

Thanks for taking us with you! Don't think I'll get there in person. The cave would be very claustrophobic for me. Have you ever been to Elmira,NY? I should go because I live about 3hours away.

[@rafaelhernandez2934]

Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer serie de tv en caricaturas 1980 , AQUÍ EN KZbin SON MARAVILLOSAS

[@JimmyLewAndAndyToo]

Awesome Episode ...

[@kennybishop8719]

Justin, I am sure you had a great time there, but I sure did not in early April. The bad: 1. driving through Kansas sucks; 2. Antique stores closed permanently; 3. The haunted tour wouldn't accept debit and only cash and changed their hours versus what was stated on their website; 4. Lighthouse was missing; 5. Mark Twain brewery was the only good place to eat; 6. Never ever stay at Best Western on the River, they won't acknowledge your reservation and steal your BW points so that you either have to buy new points or make a new reservation; and 7. Pink Elephant antique shop smelled bad and staff was quite rude to myself and girlfriend. Good things about my trip: 1. Mark Twain brewery; 2. Mark Twain boyhood home; 3. Ayers Pottery shop; 4. cheap gas; and 5. locals were nice (Hannibal); and 6. decided to drive up to Springfield, Ill for the day and see everything Abraham Lincoln. Would have been nice to at least see the River boat, but fully understand why it was missing as the Mississippi river was very high.

[@wherethetatosat]

*Tom Sawyer by Rush starts playing*

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

At 6:19 i can't believe that his father passed away right there in that building as what you've mentioned for on 6:19.

[@beeferannenewbold6796]

have you ever been to the childhood home of The Unsinkable Molly Brown? It is also in Hannibal, you should check it out sometime

[@brookingsbeachcomber]

nice one Justin

[@rmannayr2129]

Hometown!

[@conniecrawford5231]

Twain’s legacy will keep Hannibal alive as long as people still read.

[@mslaerik66]

thanks Justin

[@cruisingwithwilliam]

awesome video

[@Dave_Boyer]

Hannibal is awesome! I’ve been there a couple times, lots of memories...the caves are pretty cool! best memory was watching a drunk pregnant girl, do a line of some drug off the top of a urinal, in a bar that use to be a car dealership...wow, what a place! You should do the lantern tour cave.

[@lal5555f]

hahahahaha sounds like Missouri!

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

Hey Justin at 3:56 i can't believe that this is the original house that mark twain had to used pain mill quilters and to me it's not good.

[@SumDumGoi]

Yum! Next episode, Fried Chicken!!!

[@jjgg275]

I want more Disneyland videos and also one about galaxy's edge please.

[@jmuro17]

Can you go to Knottsberry farm to look at the new ride

[@BroOrb-bg1ev]

One day i will go to that place

[@vincentfrancoisdejarjayes4533]

Rolling. Rolling. Rolling on the river. Sorry, I like singing. 0:10

[@sandinoyes3882]

Will read Twains bio ASAP

[@edenrahav]

I still haven't found the Randomland 8 bit music

[@almitch74]

Would you ever visit Elmira, NY and visit Mark Twain's gravesite and Quarry Farm?

[@Riceball01]

To add to Mark Twain's fame, he also met and helped the crew of the Enterprise D. 😁

[@chablebarrett8106]

I highly suggest Nick Offerman's narration of Tom Sawyer

[@josedelarosa909]

Mark Twain 👍🏼

[@glennjudd2467]

Ghosts ! Yep !

[@chandeelou3335]

The tiny space of the cave gives me anxiety. 😅😆

[@bradywilliams8332]

Next time you come back let me know in advance and I can show you some local favorites

[@lacidy]

There are no mistakes only happy accidents.

[@PoppyIsMyMetalQueen]

Did the tour guide mind you talking over her? I got yelled at one time when I did.

[@genoclark2041]

Hello Justin

[@PolygonStatic]

92 degrees one day and 42 the next? yep thats the midwest

[@Maniac536]

0:24 Jerry Hardin

[@eddunaway6325]

Hi Justin I am from St Louis Missouri did you know Mark tawn was in the Confederate army doing the cilvil war my great gradpa and great ant are are one of the characters in the book Tom Sayer Tom Sayer friend in the book is my great aunt

[@BroOrb-bg1ev]

May i know who is your Auntie in Tomsawyer?

[@themichaelvortex4784]

👍🏼🤘🏼😎

[@BB.halo_heir]

The cave tour guide is very Malcolm in the middle 😂

[@JRWeezy84]

I bet mark would be so happy that kids cant just have fun in the caves anymore but have to pay and then be walked through it.

[@pao8524]

I missed the place where tom sawyer lived

[@pao8524]

in St. Petersburg

[@ereyes5442]

Hi

[@trevorrandom]

If Mark Twain was alive today I bet he'd be a KZbinr...

[@edenrahav]

1

[@squallstrife-v5g]

Thats where you find Injun Joe's treasure