Historic Sites
Historic Nauvoo has more than 60 restored historic sites, 5 visitor’s centers and museums which all come together to tell the complete story of Nauvoo and bring the past to life everyday!
Experience the history come alive in Beautiful Nauvoo's restored, historic district. Engage yourself in pioneer life at the nearly 60 restored sites. Listen to the stories told by period guides, experience Nauvoo hands on while learning what it was like to live and work in the 1800's in Beautiful Nauvoo.
Joseph Smith Historic Sites
Featuring the Joseph Smith homestead, Mansion House, Red Brick Store and Burial site of Joseph, Emma and Hyrum Smith. Guided Walking Tours of the sites available daily at the Joseph Smith Historic Visitors Center.
Brickyard
Learn the techniques of pioneer brick making used in early Nauvoo period.
Brigham Young Home
Brigham Young was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His home displays his woodworking skills and craftsmanship
Browning Home and Gunsmith Shop
This home was built by the father of the founder of the Browning Arms Company. This home showcases a selection of guns from both the father and the son's designs, while living quarters detail the activities of the Browning family
Cultural Hall
Visit the social and cultural center of Old Nauvoo and experience an evening musical performance, Rendezvous in Old Nauvoo.
Family Living Center
Experience true pioneer living at the Family Living Center. This is a must see in Nauvoo; enjoy hands-on demonstrations of weaving, bread making, rope making, and many more pioneer era crafts.
Joseph and Hyrum Smith
Looking For Lincoln Wayside Exhibit
Visit Nauvoo's Wayside Exhibit and learn about how the Nauvoo City Charter was signed by the Illinois Legislator and Abraham Lincoln in the 1840's.
Memorial Statue
"Calm as a Summer's Morning" is a 11-foot bronze statute of Joseph and Hyrum Smith on their way to Carthage.
Monument to Women Gardens
Located next to the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center, this memorial highlights the women's contributions to and influence on the home and society.
Nauvoo Family History Center
The Nauvoo Family History Center offers a microfilm collection and scanner, high speed internet, and the Nauvoo Database to research your family history.
Nauvoo House
The Saints started construction of the Nauvoo House, a hotel, and Lewis Bidamon, Emma Smith's second husband finished the construction.
Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds
Located east on Parley Street, a bronze monument is located at this cemetery for early pioneers who sacrificed in search of religious freedom.
Post Office and Mercantile
Learn how to mail a letter in the 1840's and view a mercantile stocked with interesting tools, pottery, and other Nauvoo pioneer supplies.
Print Shop
View replicate publications of the Times and Seasons and the Nauvoo Neighbor newspapers and printing presses
Quarry Overlook
Visit the site where stone from original Nauvoo Temple was procured.
Riser Boot Shop
This home demonstrates the early boot making and shoe making demonstrations.
Sarah Granger Kimball Home
This home, with beautiful gardens, is one of the earliest existing structures in Nauvoo
Scovil Bakery
A trip to Nauvoo is not complete without a visit to this restored bakery and 1840's bustle oven. Sample a tasty gingerbread cookie.
Seventies Hall
The Seventies Hall was home to worship services, instruction and lectures. Nauvoo's first library was located on the upper floor.
Smith Family Cemetery
Visit the final resting place for the Prophet Joseph Smith, Emma Hale Smith, Hyrum Smith, Joseph Sr., and Lucy Mack Smith, as well as other Smith family members and friends. The cemetery is located near the Homestead.
Stoddard Tin Shop
This tin shop displays original tools, equipment and products of the 1840's.
Trail of Hope
Take a walk down Parley Street toward the Mississippi River and view the placards containing stories from the personal journals of the pioneers who left Nauvoo and traveled westward.
Webb Brothers Blacksmith Shop
Receive a "prairie diamond ring" at the blacksmith shop. View demonstrations of blacksmithing skills using 1840's equipment.
*for a FREE complete map of all historic sites, please contact the Nauvoo Tourism Office.
