Once again, Webb Tours is excited to offer this inspirational, scenic and historical tour which traces church history from the east coast to the Midwest.

As you'll note, the tour visits virtually all of the critical church history sites, but at a relaxed pace. In fact we stay for two consecutive nights in Boston, Palmyra, Kirtland and Nauvoo. That means we have plenty of time to enjoy those areas thoroughly and we aren't constantly on the move. AND WE ENJOY TWO FABULOUS DAYS IN THE HEART OF NEW ENGLAND DURING PEAK FOLIAGE. This tour is directed by Karen Lesser who has directed the tour many times. Karen has taught church history for many years and has directed multiple groups to all of these sites. You won't find a person with her unique skills. She is unanimously loved by all those who travel with her.

Daily Itinerary

October 4: Salt Lake to Boston: Today we'll get an early start as we board our flight to Boston, Mass, arriving about 6:00 local time. Our luxury touring coach will be waiting for us. We'll go directly to dinner at famous No Name Restaurant on Fish Pier. This will be a great start to our tour. Our hotel is in a nearby Boston suburb. Tour to pay for dinner today.

                                                                                                                                     Old North Church


October 5: Boston all day. No city in the United States has more history than Boston, and we'll spend the day taking it in with our knowledgeable and entertaining local guide. We'll see Lexington and Concord where the Revolutionary War began. The setting is spectacular any time, but especially in the fall! The first two weeks of

October is PEAK time for fall foliage in New England We'll also see the Old North Church, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill, and much more. We'll enjoy a unique lunch and browsing experience at Quincy Market, near the old Fannuel Hall. We'll stay in the Boston area again tonight. Tour to pay for city tour and breakfast today.                                                                                                                             North Bridge at Concord
October 6: Boston to Gorham, New Hampshire: Get your cameras ready! This morning we'll drive two hours to the north to the town of Lincoln, New Hampshire where we'll enjoy one of America's premier autumn drives. It's called the Kankamangus Highway and it is spectacular. We'll make three stops along this scenic 20 mile stretch. First stop includes a 20 minute stroll through the foliage to beautiful Sabbaday Falls. We'll have a picnic lunch while we're there. We'll then stop at Rocky Scenic Gorge and a delightful covered bridge spanning the scenic river. We'll continue to our hotel in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The town is Gorham and the hotel is the quaint Town and Country Inn. It is a FABULOUS place to stay, with tree covered hills in every direction. A lovely dinner and breakfast are included at the inn. This day will add tremendously to your fall church history experience. Tour to pay for breakfast, box lunch and dinner today.                                                                New Hampshire fall foliage

October 7: Gorham to Sharon to Green Mountains. This morning, we'll enjoy a very scenic drive through the heart of central New Hampshire into Vermont. Nowhere are the colors more vivid than here. We'll be in Sharon at lunch time where we'll visit Joseph Smith's birthplace. The setting is stunning this time of year. We'll have plenty of time to see the Visitor's Center and monument. The Young Women have prepared a lunch for us that we'll enjoy in the pavilion perched on a hill overlooking the spectacular fall scene. It is dozens of miles of colorful maple trees as far as the eye can see in all directions and it is stunning! Afterwards, we'll visit the Maple Syrup Museum for Vermont gifts and an interesting demonstration on the process of making maple syrup. Our hotel is in Clifton Park, New York. Tour to pay for breakfast and box lunch today.                                                                         Sharon, Vermont

October 8: Clifton Park to Palmyra. This morning, we'll take a slight detour to the south to see the Aaronic Priesthood Memorial (among other things) on the Susquehanna River near what used to be Harmony, Pennsylvania. It is a peaceful setting and an important stop on our trip. We'll then cross into upstate New York and head for Palmyra. Upstate New York is covered with trees and the drive is lovely this time of year. We'll arrive in Fayette at about 3:00 and visit the Peter Whitmer Farm where the church was organized and much of the Book of Mormon translated. Our hotel tonight is the lovely Inn on the Lake or Palmyra Inn (both are lovely). We'll be here two nights. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight. Those interested can attend a session in the Palmyra Temple tonight (you must bring your own clothing). Tour to pay for dinner.


                                                                                                      Whitmer Farm
October 9: Palmyra area: After breakfast this morning , we'll continue to visit the historical sites of interest in the area. We'll begin with the Sacred Grove, the newly restored Smith cabin and the frame home. You're used to seeing this area with green foliage, wait until you see it with fall color (if nature cooperates)! We'll see the recently refurbished Hill Cumorah Visitors Center and go to the top of the Hill Cumorah. At 3:00, we'll visit the Grandin Press (where the first copies of the Book of Mormon were printed). You'll have a free evening tonight at our lovely hotel. Tour to pay for breakfast.

                                                                                                       Hill Cumorah

October 10: Palmyra via Niagara Falls to Kirtland: We'll get an early start today (8:00 departure) as we head for Niagara Falls, arriving on the New York side at 10:00. We have included a ride on the exciting Maid of the Mist which takes us to the face of the world's most impressive waterfall. We'll then have about 90 minutes for lunch, falls viewing and relaxing in the lovely park. After lunch, we'll drive along Lake Erie toward Kirtland, Ohio where we'll arrive about 5:00. We'll stay in the Kirtland area tonight in the delightful Lawnfield Inn & Suites, a favorite for our travelers. Tour to pay for breakfast and Maid of the Mist today.

                                                                                             Niagara Falls

October 11: Kirtland all day: There is much to see in Kirtland as much has been recently restored. There is a new Visitors Center built in the form of a 19th Century grist mill. The streets town streets have been rerouted creating a pedestrian area from which to enjoy all of the sites. We will first have a guided tour of the Kirtland Temple, the first of the latter-day temples. We'll also see the new Visitors Center and Newell K Whitney Store. We'll also see the Isaac Morley Farm, the newly restored Johnson Inn and more. Kirtland is a quaint town, covered in trees and foliage. Again, this time of year offers autumn beauty which will enhance your historical experience. After a rest, we'll visit the John Johnson Farm where we'll review the important history that happened here. We'll then visit an authentic Amish Community where we'll enjoy dinner with an Amish family at their farm. It is one of the tour highlights. We'll stay in the Kirtland area again tonight. Tour to pay for light breakfast and unforgettable dinner.
                                                                                                       Kirtland, Ohio

October 12: Kirtland to Macomb: Those departing today will be transported to the Cleveland Airport. For the others, we'll continue toward Nauvoo the Beautiful. We'll relax, watch a DVD, enjoy some teaching, read a book, etc. We'll make sure the time is well spent, but we'll give you time to relax and do your own thing as well. We'll stay in Macomb tonight. Tour to pay for light breakfast and dinner.





                                                                                              Motor coach interior

October 13: Macomb to Carthage to Nauvoo. We're just an hour from Carthage Jail. We'll be there by 9:30 to review events that led to the Martyrdom. We'll go over to Nauvoo for lunch. We'll check into the Nauvoo Family Inn & Suites (just up the street from the temple) for a brief rest. This afternoon, we'll see the Visitors Center and enjoy an orientation tour of Old Nauvoo, including a chance to stroll down Parley Street reading the poignant signs as we walk toward the river. Dinner is included today at our hotel. We'll stay for two nights in the Nauvoo area. Tour to pay for light breakfast and dinner today.

                                                                                                                                  Carthage Jail

October 14: Nauvoo all day: Those who are interested can attend a morning session at the newly dedicated Nauvoo Temple! It's a treat you'll never forget. After changing clothes, we'll continue to see Nauvoo. We'll begin at the Community of Christ Visitors Center with a chance to see the Mansion House, Homestead and Smith Family Cemetery. After lunch, you'll have the rest of the day to see the sites that are of most interest to you. Dinner is included tonight at Hotel Nauvoo (famous buffet). Those interested can see the play at the Cultural Hall. Others can relax this evening. Tour to pay for breakfast and dinner today.

                                                                                                                                  Nauvoo Temple

October 15: Nauvoo to Independence. We'll get an early start today as we travel west toward Jackson County. During lunch, an interesting guest speaker will share some fascinating facts and history. We'll then visit Adam-Ondi-Ahman, a place of great historical and future significance. A short drive from there are the remains of Far West, a once bustling city with thousands of inhabitants. If time permits, we'll visit Richmond and see the monument to the Three Witnesses and other interesting things. We'll then continue toward Independence where we'll spend the evening. Tour to pay for breakfast and dinner.









                                                                                                                                Far West, Missouri

October 16: Independence to Salt Lake: This morning we'll visit the LDS Visitor's Center which was recently completely revamped. We'll also see the temple lot, as well as other highlights in the area. After lunch, we'll visit Liberty Jail. Known as the prison-temple, The Prophet was incarcerated here for 4 1/2 months. It is one of the most profound places we'll visit, and a fitting place to end our tour. The Kansas City Airport is just 20 minutes from there. Tour to pay for breakfast.



                                                                                                                                       Liberty Jail

For those who have been to Nauvoo recently, or would like a shorter tour, we offer a 13 day tour which focuses on church history sites in the east (Sharon, Palmyra, Kirtland). If you choose this option, you would depart with the group on October 4th from Salt Lake City, and return on the morning of October 12th after visiting all sites in Kirtland.