Home City / Rochester, NY  Airport/ Hotel

We depart this morning for Palmyra, NY and get acquainted over dinner as we look forward to the trip ahead. Accommodations for three nights at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Palmyra/Fayette

Early this morning we visit the Sacred Grove and reflect on the special events that took place here. Next we see the restored Joseph Smith Sr. home and farm, including the cabin where Moroni first appeared to Joseph Smith. Our next stop is the E. B. Grandin Building where the Book of Mormon was printed, then see the grave site Alvin Smith, eldest brother of Joseph Smith. After lunch we see the Hill Cumorah and then travel to Fayette, NY to the Peter Whitmer Farm where the church was organized on April 6, 1830. 

Susquehanna, PA/Palmyra

Today we travel to Susquehanna County, PA to visit the Priesthood Restoration Site. Here we see the new visitor’s center and meetinghouse, the reconstructed homes of Joseph and Emma Smith and Isaac and Elizabeth Hale, the woods where John the Baptist restored the priesthood, the baptismal site at the Susquehanna River, and the new statuary.  

Rochester/Niagara Falls/Kirtland

En route to Niagara Falls we stop at the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House. This is the home of the legendary American civil rights leader, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872. This home was the headquarters of the National American Woman Suffrage Association when she was its president. Next, we journey to Niagara Falls, America’s oldest state park. We board the Maid of the Mist boat which passes directly in front of the falls and enters Horseshoe Basin. This is a not to be missed activity! After free time for lunch, we travel to Kirtland, OH. Accommodations for two nights at the Holiday Inn.

Kirtland

This morning we visit the historic Kirtland village including the LDS Visitors Center, the Whitney Home and Store, the Johnson Inn, the Ashery, and Sawmill. Next, we visit the Morley Farm and then see the Temple Quarry and have a picnic lunch. Next we visit the Kirtland Temple where The Lord Himself appeared as did Moses, Elias, Elijah, and numerous other angels.  Our last stop of the day will be the John Johnson Farm in Hiram, OH. It’s here Joseph Smith received the vision of the three degrees of glory.

Cleveland Airport/St. Louis/Nauvoo

Early this morning we travel to the Cleveland airport for our flight to St. Louis, MO.  Upon arrival, we travel by motorcoach to Nauvoo. This evening we go to the Nauvoo Country Fair.  This is a favorite activity for young and young at heart. Guests enjoy 20 different 1840's style games and activities hosted by family cast members dressed in period costumes.  After the fair we see the Nauvoo Pageant.  This Pageant is narrated by Parley P. Pratt and emphasizes the prophetic mission of Joseph Smith and honors the sacrifice, faith and courage of the Saints who gave their all to build a city and a temple to their God. Accommodations for three nights at the Nauvoo Family Inn

Nauvoo 

Following Sacrament meeting, we visit the Community of Christ sites that include Joseph Smith’s homestead, grave sites of Joseph, Emma, and Hyrum, the Mansion House, and the Red Brick Store.  You will then have free time to see the many restored homes and buildings in “Old Nauvoo”, including the homes of Brigham Young, John Taylor, Heber C. Kimball, Lucy Mack Smith, and the Jonathan Browning Gun Shop.

Nauvoo

Our day begins with an optional temple session at the Nauvoo Temple. (Temple session is subject to temple schedule and availability.)  This afternoon will be more free time to explore Historic Nauvoo.  After an early dinner we end our day walking the “Trail of Hope” and read excerpts from personal diaries of the Saints.  

Carthage/St. Louis Airport/Home

This morning we travel the old road to Carthage, IL.  On June 27, 1844, the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were martyred – killed by a mob that attacked them in Carthage Jail. Following lunch, we depart for St. Louis, MO for our early evening flight home.