historic nauvoo

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  280kayec

  I will never again go to Nauvoo in the summer! We had beautiful weather during the second weekend of October and there were no crowds. We were able to see all the historic buildings and really enjoyed our visit.

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  Visitor880

  The of Nauvoo is situated on a bluff that goes for miles. The views of the MS river are incredible. Down below is the reconstructed village of J. Smith's home, etc. All worth a day's visit. All worth a day or two of exploration. The town, itself, has little offer, as it's been hit hard by the downturn in the economy. Having said that, the Mormon's have an excellent genealogy center in town for those interested in getting started or need a push. The town contains beautiful homes & is quiet. The immediate is worth exploration.

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  tbytheway

  Nauvoo is a fascinating place to learn about an obscure group of people that couldn't catch a break. A productive happy group of people that everywhere they went people saw them as a threat and kicked them out. Nauvoo was once the second largest city in Illinois, but now is a quiet town that hardly warrants a dot on the map. The sad story of its former residents leaving in the middle of winter across a frozen Mississippi river is heart wrenching. Some highlights.The Jonathan Browning home - See where he lived and some of the guns he made in a restored workshop.The Brigham Young home - See where the plans to abandon their homes and their beautiful city were made.The Cultural Hall - In the evenings some of the missionaries put on humorous plays about the life in Nauvoo.The Blacksmith shop - See what and how they made wagons and tools of the period. You may get a miniature horseshoe or a prairie diamond.The pioneer memorial at the end of Parley St. - Learn about the fateful day and the conditions as they walked away of all they had built.

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  kitsuanddate

  NOT what we expected. The LDS history was interesting, and we learned a lot, but that's really all there is here. No additional history of the overall area as we have seen in other river towns and the town itslef had little to offer. The whole Old Nauvoo got to feel a bit strange after awhile. The grounds are immaculate with pretty buildings and very beautiful gardens but a little too perfect perhaps? (Stepford Wives anyone?) As non-LDS, we began to see things that were just odd. On the official signage "believed to be" and "the site of" came up a lot. The history is factual, just a bit enhanced maybe. That being said, it IS worth seeing and appreciating, but a couple of hours will do it unless you are LDS. Then I'm sure more time should be allowed. The State Park however was very nice and right across the street. The attendant was pleasant, caring for the place like it's his own land. Sites were tidy and the bathroom/showers immaculate. A very small State Park, but good for a night or two if you're on a road trip as we were.

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  MPA63

  Okay, I am LDS (a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) so my review may be a little biased, but I LOVED this place! There is such an amazing feeling and spirit here! Knowing a little of the history helps, the Nauvoo Temple being destroyed, the Mormons being run out of their city that they had built, chased out in the middle of the winter, crossing over the frozen Mississippi River. There are a million different stories in this city from thousands of people who lived here. It took 5 years to build the temple that they were able to use for 6 weeks. To see the newly rebuilt (2002) Nauvoo temple, standing exactly where the first one had been is surreal. There are horse drawn wagon rides, oxen drawn wagon rides, log cabins, homes of prophets and apostles. The visitor's center is great with one of the only 2 remaining sunstones in the center of the building. Grateful I was able to see this amazing place! You could easily spend 2 days here, but whatever time you have, do it!

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  Stuartdeed

  We came for a wedding in the area but really enjoyed our visit. Even though it was the off season every house and site seemed to be manned with tour guides. The tours were better than the ones in the summer much more detailed. Because you are not packed into a big group and there is not people waiting in the next room like in the summer.

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  stevensS7396YL

  Great way to learn and understand Mormon culture. Learn the truths, not myths. LDS church has done a great job restoring and teaching the events of 1840's. The New Nauvoo Temple is beautiful and a blessing to the area and economy.

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  PC1951

  There was the manager of the Woodruff Hotel who would follow my husband and I around town and whistle at us. Joseph Smith House and the brick making place was OK

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  310cjf

  In our opinion this is the best church history site to visit with kids. We have been to most of them from San Diego Mormon Batallion on up to Palmyra. So much to see and do. You could easily spend a couple days seeing and doing and eating!

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  C9316BGkevint

  This is a great little town. Love all the period houses and businesses in the old town area at the bottom of the hill. Beautiful state park. The old brick town is very neat. Can't wait to go back in summer and stay at the log home village in town or camp at the state park. Several nice gift shops in town.