Missouri offers us so many ways to sneak glimpses into yesteryear – even as we go about our daily lives. Next time you’ve got a free hour or so, climb aboard this historic ferry in Missouri that will make you feel as though you’ve traveled back in time.

Embark on an old-fashioned ferry when you climb aboard the historic Dorena-Hickman Ferry, which…

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Shuttles passengers on the Mississippi River between Missouri and Kentucky.

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The old-fashioned ferry is the lone remaining ferry that travels across the Mississippi between the two states.

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You can hop aboard the ferry in either Dorena, Missouri or Hickman, Kentucky for the short trip that will give you a glimpse of yesteryear.

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Pedestrians pay only $1 for a one-way trip, or if you’re bringing your bike, you’ll have just a $2 one-way fare.

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Up for a little exploration on either side of the Mississippi? The Dorena-Hickman Ferry also hauls single vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, and horses.

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If you’ve arrived at the dock on either side of the Mississippi and don’t see the ferry, just hit the button in the nearby call box to announce your arrival.

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Climb aboard the Dorena-Hickman Ferry, which runs seven days a week. The first ferry of the day sets off from Missouri at 7:30 a.m. Final departure times depend on the time of the year.

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Address: State Hwy A, East Prairie, MO, 63845

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Have you been on this historic ferry in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! For another boating adventure, climb about a riverboat at the Gateway Arch. Click here to read more.

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Taking your vehicle with you on the ferry? Keep your original ticket and, when you make the return trip, you’ll save 50 percent.

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Click here for the official website of the Dorena-Hickman Ferry. Or, go here for Facebook.

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