Join Morris Murdock Escorted Tours and Kay Godfrey on a picturesque tour including Maine, Vermont, and upstate New York, which is one of his signature tours and a beloved itinerary by all.
In the fall the mountains in the Eastern US burn with color so rich and beautiful you must see it in person at least once in your lifetime. Combine that thrill with the spiritual side of an LDS church history tour that will share with you intimate and in-depth details of the Prophet Joseph's early life in Sharon and Palmyra. See the sites that shaped a young man of faith into the prophet of the restored gospel. On this tour, we will open this history to you in a way that your love and testimony of the prophet will never be the same.
Please see our cancellation policy:
If a participant needs to cancel their reservation, written notice must be provided. Cancellations within seven calendar days of booking (if not past the final payment date) will receive a full refund, excluding airfares, which follow the airline’s policy. Cancellations after the seven-day grace period incur a 50% penalty on the deposit until the final payment date, and cancellations after the final payment date are non-refundable, including for unused portions of the tour.
**Please note, due to the nature of this tour, participants must be able to climb stairs and walk unassisted at a moderate pace. Expect to walk an average of 1–3 miles per day. The itinerary is full and active, with touring scheduled from breakfast until dinnertime. Free time is generally available only in the evenings.
Tour ID #9226J05
To book this tour contact your favorite Morris Columbus Travel Advisor or the Group Tour Manager listed below:
Questions? Contact:
Dani Edmunds, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6114
Email Dani
Day 1: Monday, October 5, 2026
Departure City - Danvers, MA
Our journey begins as we fly to Boston, Massachusetts. Upon arrival we board our motorcoach and travel to our welcome dinner and hotel in Danvers, MA.
Meals : Dinner
Day 2: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Topsfield, MA - Boothbay Harbor, ME
After breakfast we tour various LDS Church history sites, including the Smith Family Homestead and Pine Grove Cemetery. Afterwards, we begin our scenic drive to Boothbay Harbor, Maine where we board the “Pink Lady” and enjoy a picturesque cruise near rocky shores, quiet coves, islands, lighthouses, and yachts at anchor in the busy marinas. Later this afternoon we have time to wander and shop this quaint town before dinner.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Boothbay Harbor, ME - West Lebanon, NH
Our tour today includes spectacular fall foliage as we travel through Vermont. As we travel, we see various Church history sites such as the Smith Home in Norwich, Vermont and the Smith Homesite in West Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Sharon, VT - Tunbridge, VT
This morning, our tour begins at the Joseph Smith Memorial in Sharon, Vermont, the birthplace of the Prophet Joseph Smith. We then continue on to visit several significant Church history sites, including the Tunbridge Village Store, the historic Tunbridge Covered Bridge, and the charming town of Royalton, Vermont.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Friday, October 9, 2026
Bennington, VT - Binghamton, NY
Today we depart for Binghamton, NY. En route we visit the Battle of Bennington and the grave site of the poet, Robert Frost. We continue to Colesville, New York where the first branch of the Church was organized. We then visit the Josiah Stowell home, Joseph Knight home, and the Baptist Church.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 6: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Susquehanna - Fayette, NY - Palmyra, NY
Our day of touring brings us to several deeply significant locations in early Church history. We begin along the Susquehanna River, where we visit the Priesthood Restoration sites and the McKune Cemetery, resting place of several members of the Hale and Smith families.
We continue to Joseph and Emma Smith’s first home, a humble but sacred dwelling where their first child was born and where much of the Book of Mormon translation took place. Nearby, we visit the Isaac Hale Home, an important setting in Joseph and Emma’s early life together.
This afternoon, we travel toward the Palmyra, New York area. Along the way, we stop at the Peter Whitmer Farm in Fayette, the site where the Church was formally organized on April 6, 1830.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Palmyra, NY
Following Sacrament meeting, we begin our tour in Palmyra at the Sacred Grove, taking time to reflect on the profound events that occurred in this holy place. We then tour the Joseph Smith Sr. home and farm, including the restored log cabin where the Angel Moroni first appeared to Joseph Smith. Our day continues with a visit to the E.B. Grandin Building, where the first edition of the Book of Mormon was printed. Our last stop will be the Hill Cumorah and its visitor’s center..
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Monday, October 12, 2026
Niagara Falls - Kirtland, OH
Today we journey to Niagara Falls, America’s oldest state park. You will have free time for sightseeing and pictures. After our free time, we travel to Kirtland, OH. Upon arrival, we visit the newly restored Joseph Smith home and the Morley Farm.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Kirtland, OH - Flight Home
We spend the morning visiting the Kirtland Temple and Historic Kirtland Village which includes the Church Visitor’s Center, Whitney Home and Store, Ashery, and Sawmill. Our tour concludes with a greater appreciation of the life of the Prophet Joseph and all those who have made their mark in the early years of the church.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights of the Tour:
- 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour!
- Morris Murdock LDS tour Director for the whole trip along with local guides
- Licensed, insured, and bonded travel agency with 60 years of experience!! IT MATTERS!
Included:
- 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour
- 8-night's hotel accommodations
- Meals as specified on itinerary
- Meal gratuities on included meals
- Group transfers
- Ground transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- All Admissions and activities as specified in itinerary
- Taxes on included services
- Tour Guide/Church Historian Kay Godfrey
Not Included:
- Airfare to Boston, MA, and back from Cleveland, OH
- Additional transfers when not arriving or departing with group
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
- Trip cancellation and baggage insurance
- Checked baggage fees
- Bus Driver and Historian gratuities
Pricing Options:
- Double Occupancy: $2,189 per person
- Single Occupancy: $2,890 per person
- Triple Occupancy: $2,139 per person
- Quad Occupancy: $2,089 per person
- Cash Discount: $75.00
Payment Terms:
- $250 per person deposit due at booking time
- Final payment due August 5, 2026
- We offer A CASH DISCOUNT of $75 per person! Please inquire for more details!
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