If you are visiting Historic Nauvoo for the first time, navigating the many things to do can be both exciting and daunting. We recommend that you begin your visit at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors’ Center. There, you will receive a brief orientation to Nauvoo and the many experiences to participate in. Missionaries are available to answer your questions and provide suggestions for your visit.
Once you leave the visitors’ center, there are many historic locations to see, activities to participate in, and events and performances to attend. You may begin anywhere but Historic Nauvoo is best experienced by focusing on one of several themed districts that each tell a unique story:
During the summer months, Nauvoo comes alive with theatrical performances, singing, and dancing. You can find information about these on the Pageants and Performances page.
Historic Nauvoo covers two square miles. There is no public transportation within the historic site, so we recommend driving to key locations and then getting out and walking. View a map of parking in Historic Nauvoo.
If you want to see the sites quickly, you can take a wagon or carriage ride around Historic Nauvoo.
Restrooms, drinking fountains, and parking are available throughout Historic Nauvoo. There is also Wi-Fi available and cellular service for most providers. Details about these amenities are available below.
If you require information about the accessibility of these amenities, please visit our accessibility page.
Amenities Map
Cell Phone Access
There is cellular service available throughout Historic Nauvoo. Depending on your service provider, some locations may have weaker reception.
Wi-Fi Access
The Church’s Liahona network is available throughout the site, although service may be weaker in some buildings. If you need the Wi-Fi password, please speak to a missionary.
Language Availability
Historic Nauvoo and Carthage Jail operate in English. Depending on the availability of missionaries at the site, tours in Spanish and Portuguese may be available upon request. Live translation is provided for the Nauvoo and British Pageants in Spanish. All other events at Historic Nauvoo and Carthage Jail are conducted in English only.
Please call 1-877-399-3046 ahead of time to verify the availability of the tours. Check in at the guest services desk in the Historic Nauvoo Visitors’ Center when you arrive for language assistance.
Looking for Sunday Services?
If you are visiting Historic Nauvoo over the weekend and would like to attend Sunday services, the following meetinghouses are near or connected to the historic sites:
