Travel Information for New York and Pennsylvania

Learn more about how to get to the historic sites in New York and Pennsylvania and nearby places to stay as you plan your visits to these sites.

The Church’s five historic sites in this region are within 140 miles (225 km) of each other. Three of the sites—the Smith Family Farm and Sacred Grove, the Hill Cumorah, and the Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site—are within a few minutes of each other in and around the town of Palmyra. The sites are open year-round; however, the sites are occasionally closed for special events or due to inclement weather. To verify the operating hours of all historic sites, please see the individual location pages.

There are several options for visiting the historic sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New York and Pennsylvania. Some visitors prefer to visit the sites in chronological order (starting in New York, visiting Pennsylvania, then returning to New York), while others prefer a geographic approach by visiting all site in western New York before going to Pennsylvania or vice versa. Whichever approach you prefer, detailed information for planning your visit, including distances, travel time, and the recommended time required to visit each site can be found by visiting What to Expect at the New York and Pennsylvania Historic Sites.

Below is information about how to travel to each area and nearby accommodations. Please remember that the historic sites are in small towns in rural areas. No matter what form of transportation you choose to travel there, additional driving from another city (via a rental car or rideshare) will be required.