Planning for a Family Visit to Historic Nauvoo
Bringing your family to Historic Nauvoo? There are many things that visitors of all ages will enjoy! We have gathered suggestions to help make your trip memorable, enjoyable, inspiring, and fun.
Things to See and Do as a Family
While everyone is welcome everywhere in Historic Nauvoo, younger visitors may be especially interested in the following places and activities.
Visitors’ Center
The exhibit, “Nauvoo: Cornerstone of Zion,” includes interactive elements for children and youth.
Historic Site
Participate in an interactive demonstration of how historic stone was worked from quarry to the walls of the temple.
Visitor Amenity
Children of all ages can enjoy outdoor toys, games, and play time from the 1840s
Visitor Amenity
Hear stories of the Saints while riding through Nauvoo in a horse-drawn carriage.
Visitor Amenity
Meet these hardworking animals and learn how they helped the Saints in building Nauvoo.
Historic Site
Watch the process of a horseshoe being forged and learn how wagon wheels were made.
Historic Site
See how tinsmiths cut, shaped, and pieced together tin to create a pan.
Historic Site
Learn about shoe and boot making and see how leather transforms into footwear.
Historic Site
Watch how 19th-century newspapers were printed, dress up in printer uniforms, and touch printing tools.
Common Questions
Where are the baby-changing facilities?
Where are the baby-changing facilities?
There are baby-changing tables in most of the restrooms in Historic Nauvoo. If you’re unable to locate a baby-changing table, please ask a missionary for assistance.
Where are the family restrooms?
Where are the family restrooms?
You will find family restrooms in the Hyde Home .
Where can I breastfeed?
Where can I breastfeed?
You are welcome to breastfeed anywhere in Historic Nauvoo you feel comfortable. If you’d like more privacy, please speak to a missionary, who will direct you to a secluded place.
Are strollers allowed in historic homes?
Are strollers allowed in historic homes?
Strollers are allowed in historic homes. Please be aware that some of the homes might be difficult to navigate with a stroller. Many of the homes also have steps into the building, so you will need to be able to get the stroller over the threshold.
Do you have stroller parking?
Do you have stroller parking?
Stroller parking is available at the north entrance of the visitors’ center , in the Family Living Center , and at the Wagon Depot .
Do you have any hands-on activities available at Historic Nauvoo?
Do you have any hands-on activities available at Historic Nauvoo?
Yes! Visit the Family Living Center , Pastimes Pavilion , Temple Stones Pavilion , and the Visitors’ Center for interactive activities that include rope making, pioneer games, and stone carving.
