WELCOME TO PERRY, MISSOURI
SOUTHERN GATEWAY TO MARK TWAIN LAKE!

Perry is a small, rural community in Northeast Missouri reflective of all the charm and friendliness associated with the rural Midwest.

Although it has a population of less than 800, Perry provides services equal to those found in much larger towns, with a healthy mix of retail, commercial, and industrial businesses.

Only minutes away from Mark Twain Lake in Northeast Missouri, Perry is regarded as the Southern Gateway to the lake. Each year, nearly 2 million people visit the lake recreation areas to camp, boat, fish, and enjoy a nearly endless variety of outdoor activities.

In recent years, Perry has adapted to take advantage of opportunities created by the nearby 18,600-acre recreational lake. The downtown area has been restored to its former glory, with many of the buildings now housing antique and specialty shops.

The area is rich in history. Less than 15 minutes away in tiny Florida, the Mark Twain Museum and Historic Site honors the region's most famous citizen, Samuel Clemens, who used many of his childhood friends as the basis for characters in his books. Historic Hannibal, where Clemens lived as a boy, is only 30 minutes from Perry.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AT MARK TWAIN LAKE
Posted Sunday, June 14, 2009

Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam is celebrating its 25 th Anniversary in 2009.   Since the dedication on September 8, 1984 the lake has welcomed millions of visitors annually.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mark Twain Lake Management office and the Mark Twain Lake Chamber of Commerce are planning a 25th anniversary lake rededication picnic in September. More information on the event will be available at a later date.

Many families, hunters and fisherman have taken advantage of the sparkling waters and scenic lands of Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake.   Mark Twain Lake provides countless opportunities for outdoor recreation; boating, swimming, fishing, skiing, picnicking, camping, hiking and hunting, to name a few.   You will find developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic shelters, beaches, playgrounds, boat ramps and full service marinas. The recreational opportunities are endless.

While you're at the lake, you will want to take advantage of Perry, the Southern Gateway to Mark Twain Lake.   You will relive the past with our downtown buildings that has been restored to how many of the buildings looked in the late 1800s.   Perry is the home for great antiquing, boat repair, real estate offices, gas, camping supplies, bait shops, automobile needs, grocery store and overnight stay accommodations.   Perry is also home to some of the best restaurants in Northeast Missouri.   Plan you 2009 vacation and enjoy your stay in Perry and at Mark Twain Lake.