Missouri Sample Itineraries
Youth and Families
Youth and Families
Half-Day Visit
This sample itinerary highlights the must-see sites in Missouri if you only have a short time to visit.(1 hr.)
The visitors’ center in Liberty has a replica jail experience and several exhibits about the Prophet Joseph Smith’s time in prison.
30-minute drive to Independence Visitors’ Center
(1 hr.)
Take a tour of the Independence Visitors’ Center to learn more about the history of the Church and the gospel today.
If you are driving to or from Nauvoo, Illinois, we also recommend making a stop at:
(15 min.)
Visit the memorial and temple site, where some of the original temple cornerstones are still in place today.
One-Day Visit
If you have one day to explore the Missouri historic sites, we recommend going to the following places.(1 hr.)
The Visitors’ Center at Liberty has a replica jail experience and several exhibits about the Prophet Joseph Smith’s time in prison.
30-minute drive to Independence Visitors’ Center
(1 hr.)
Take a tour of the Independence Visitors’ Center to learn more about the history of the Church and the gospel today.
5-minute drive or walk to the Independence temple lot
(15 min.)
Walk along the dedicated ground of the Independence temple lot, where the temple was planned to be built at the center of Zion.
1.5-hour drive to Adam-ondi-Ahman
(1.5 hrs.)
Visit Adam-ondi-Ahman and spend time walking the miles of paths throughout fields and forests.
Two-Day Visit
If you have two days in Missouri, we recommend spending your time exploring the following sites.Day One
(1 hr.)
The Visitors’ Center at Liberty has a replica jail experience and several exhibits about the Prophet Joseph Smith’s time in prison.
30-minute drive to Independence Visitors’ Center
(1 hr.)
Take a tour of the Independence Visitors’ Center to learn more about the history of the Church and the gospel today.
5-minute drive or walk to the Independence temple lot
(15 min.)
Walk along the dedicated ground at the Independence temple lot, where the temple was planned to be built at the center of Zion.
30-minute drive to the Kansas City Temple
(45 min.)
Walk the beautiful grounds of the Kansas City Temple, or schedule a time for ordinances.
Day Two
(15 min.)
Visit the memorial and temple site, where some of the original temple cornerstones are still in place today.
30-minute drive to Hawn’s Mill
(30 min.)
Visit the quiet, contemplative space at Hawn’s Mill overlooking the river.
45-minute drive to Adam-ondi-Ahman
(1.5 hrs.)
Visit Adam-ondi-Ahman and spend time walking the miles of paths throughout fields and forests.
For the History Enthusiast
For the History Enthusiast
An in-depth, three-day travel itinerary for the history enthusiast.
Monument to the Eight Witnesses
(15 min.)
Visit the monument dedicated to the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
15-minute drive to Liberty Jail
Liberty Jail
(1 hr.)
The Visitors’ Center at Liberty has a replica jail experience and several exhibits about the Prophet Joseph Smith’s time in prison.
30-minute drive to the Hiram Page grave
Hiram Page Grave
(15 min.)
Visit the gravesite of Hiram Page, an early Church member and one of the original Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
30-minute drive to the Richmond Pioneer Cemetery
Richmond Pioneer Cemetery
(15 min.)
Visit the original Richmond Pioneer Cemetery and the historical monuments inside.
Three Witness Monument
Monument dedicated to the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
Whitmer Family Gravesite
Final resting place of several members of the Whitmer Family.
5-minute drive to the Richmond Jail site
Statue of Alexander Doniphan
(15 min.)
Visit the statue of Alexander Doniphan in the Richmond city center.
5-minute drive to the David Whitmer home site
David Whitmer Homesite
(15 min.)
Visit the location of the original David Whitmer home in Richmond.
Independence Visitors’ Center
(1 hr.)
Take a tour of the Independence Visitors’ Center to learn more about the history of the Church and the gospel today.
5-minute drive or walk to the Independence temple lot
Independence Temple Lot
(15 min.)
Walk along the dedicated ground of the Independence Temple Lot, where the temple was planned to be built at the center of Zion.
5-minute walk or drive to Flournoy House
Flournoy House
(15 min.)
Visit the memorial and temple site where some of the original temple cornerstones are still in place today.
5-minute drive to the Gilbert and Whitney Co. Store
Gilbert and Whitney Co. Store
(15 min.)
Visit the Gilbert and Whitney Co. Store, which housed the bishops’ storehouse.
1-minute walk or drive to the printshop
Printshop
(15 min.)
Visit the site of the original printshop where the Saints began to publish copies of Joseph Smith’s revelations as the Book of Commandments.
Far West
(15 min.)
Visit the memorial and temple site, where some of the original temple cornerstones are still in place today.
15-minute drive to the John Whitmer Gravesite
John Whitmer Gravesite
(15 min.)
Visit the John Whitmer gravesite in the Kingston City Cemetery.
30-minute drive to the Hawn’s Mill Millstone Monument
Hawn’s Mill Millstone Monument
(15 min.)
See one of the original Hawn’s Mill millstones at a monument in Breckenridge.
15-minute drive to Hawn’s Mill
Hawn’s Mill
(30 min.)
Visit the quiet, contemplative space at Hawn’s Mill overlooking the river.
45-minute drive to Adam-ondi-Ahman
Adam-ondi-Ahman
(1.5 hrs.)
Visit Adam-ondi-Ahman and spend time walking the miles of paths throughout fields and forests.
Day One
(15 min.)
Visit the monument dedicated to the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
15-minute drive to Liberty Jail
(1 hr.)
The Visitors’ Center at Liberty has a replica jail experience and several exhibits about the Prophet Joseph Smith’s time in prison.
30-minute drive to the Hiram Page grave
(15 min.)
Visit the gravesite of Hiram Page, an early Church member and one of the original Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
30-minute drive to the Richmond Pioneer Cemetery
(15 min.)
Visit the original Richmond Pioneer Cemetery and the historical monuments inside.
Three Witness Monument
Monument dedicated to the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
Whitmer Family Gravesite
Final resting place of several members of the Whitmer Family.
5-minute drive to the Richmond Jail site
(15 min.)
Visit the statue of Alexander Doniphan in the Richmond city center.
5-minute drive to the David Whitmer home site
(15 min.)
Visit the location of the original David Whitmer home in Richmond.
Day Two
(1 hr.)
Take a tour of the Independence Visitors’ Center to learn more about the history of the Church and the gospel today.
5-minute drive or walk to the Independence temple lot
(15 min.)
Walk along the dedicated ground of the Independence Temple Lot, where the temple was planned to be built at the center of Zion.
5-minute walk or drive to Flournoy House
(15 min.)
Visit the memorial and temple site where some of the original temple cornerstones are still in place today.
5-minute drive to the Gilbert and Whitney Co. Store
(15 min.)
Visit the Gilbert and Whitney Co. Store, which housed the bishops’ storehouse.
1-minute walk or drive to the printshop
(15 min.)
Visit the site of the original printshop where the Saints began to publish copies of Joseph Smith’s revelations as the Book of Commandments.
Day Three
(15 min.)
Visit the memorial and temple site, where some of the original temple cornerstones are still in place today.
15-minute drive to the John Whitmer Gravesite
(15 min.)
Visit the John Whitmer gravesite in the Kingston City Cemetery.
30-minute drive to the Hawn’s Mill Millstone Monument
(15 min.)
See one of the original Hawn’s Mill millstones at a monument in Breckenridge.
15-minute drive to Hawn’s Mill
(30 min.)
Visit the quiet, contemplative space at Hawn’s Mill overlooking the river.
45-minute drive to Adam-ondi-Ahman
(1.5 hrs.)
Visit Adam-ondi-Ahman and spend time walking the miles of paths throughout fields and forests.
Looking for More to Do?
Staying Longer in the Missouri Area
For information on more historic sites in Missouri, check out the
For information on other points of interest in the surrounding area, see
Historic Nauvoo and Carthage Jail
If you want to get more out of your Church History trip, the