Join Morris Murdock Escorted Tours and Kay Godfrey on a picturesque tour including Maine, Vermont, and upstate New York, which is one of his signature tours and a beloved itinerary by all.
In the fall the mountains in the Eastern US burn with color so rich and beautiful you must see it in person at least once in your lifetime. Combine that thrill with the spiritual side of an LDS church history tour that will share with you intimate and in-depth details of the Prophet Joseph's early life in Sharon and Palmyra. See the sites that shaped a young man of faith into the prophet of the restored gospel. On this tour, we will open this history to you in a way that your love and testimony of the prophet will never be the same.
*Please note that while the physical activity on this tour (walking distances) is not significant, the days are full of touring from breakfast to dinner time with "down-time" only in the evening.
Tour ID #9225J07
To book this tour contact your favorite Morris Columbus Travel Advisor or the Group Tour Manager listed below:
Questions? Contact:
Dani Edmunds, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6114
Email Dani
Day 1: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Departure City - Danvers, MA
Our journey begins as we fly to Boston, Massachusetts. Upon arrival we board our motorcoach and travel to our welcome dinner and hotel in Danvers, MA.
Meals : Dinner
Day 2: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Topsfield, MA - Boothbay Harbor, ME
After breakfast we tour various LDS Church history sites, including the Smith Family Homestead and Pine Grove Cemetery. Afterwards, we begin our scenic drive to Boothbay Harbor, Maine where we board the “Pink Lady” and enjoy a picturesque cruise near rocky shores, quiet coves, islands, lighthouses, and yachts at anchor in the busy marinas. Later this afternoon we have time to wander and shop this quaint town before dinner.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Boothbay Harbor, ME - West Lebanon, NH
Our tour today includes spectacular fall foliage as we travel through Vermont. As we travel, we see various Church history sites such as the Smith Home in Norwich, Vermont and the Smith Homesite in West Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 4: Friday, October 10, 2025
Sharon, VT - Burlington, VT
Our tour today includes spectacular fall foliage as we travel through Vermont. As we travel, we see various Church history sites such as the Smith Home in Norwich, Vermont and the Smith Homesite in West Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Bennington, VT - Binghamton, NY
Today we depart for Binghamton, NY. En route we visit the Battle of Bennington and the grave site of the poet, Robert Frost. We continue to Colesville, New York where the first branch of the Church was organized. We then visit the Josiah Stowell home, Joseph Knight home, and the Baptist Church.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 6: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Susquehanna - Fayette, NY - Palmyra, NY
Following Sacrament meeting, our day of touring includes the Susquehanna River, Priesthood Restoration sites, and McKune Cemetery. We see Joseph and Emma Smith’s first home, in which their first child was born and much of the Book of Mormon was translated, and the Issac Hale Home. Later this afternoon we travel to the Peter Whitmer Farm in Fayette, where the Church was organized on April 6, 1830, and is near the location of the manifestation to the Three Witnesses. Overnight in the Palmyra, NY area for the next two nights.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Monday, October 13, 2025
Palmyra, NY
We begin our tour in Palmyra at the Sacred Grove and reflect on the special events that took place here. We tour the Joseph Smith Sr home and farm including the log cabin where Moroni first appeared to Joseph Smith. Following lunch, we visit the E.B. Grandin Building where the Book of Mormon was printed and the grave site of Alvin Smith, eldest brother of Joseph Smith. Our last stop is the Hill Cumorah and visitor’s center.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Niagara Falls - Kirtland, OH
Today we journey to Niagara Falls, America’s oldest state park. You will have free time for sightseeing and pictures. After our free time, we travel to Kirtland, OH. Upon arrival, we visit the newly restored Joseph Smith home and the Morley Farm.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Kirtland, OH - Flight Home
We spend the morning visiting the Kirtland Temple and Historic Kirtland Village which includes the Church Visitor’s Center, Whitney Home and Store, Ashery, and Sawmill. Our tour concludes with a greater appreciation of the life of the Prophet Joseph and all those who have made their mark in the early years of the church.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights of the Tour:
- 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour!
- Morris Murdock LDS tour Director for the whole trip along with local guides
- Licensed, insured, and bonded travel agency with 60 years of experience!! IT MATTERS!
Included:
- 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour
- 8-night's hotel accommodations
- Meals as specified on itinerary
- Meal gratuities on included meals
- Group transfers
- Ground transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- All Admissions and activities as specified in itinerary
- Taxes on included services
- Tour Guide/Church Historian Kay Godfrey
Not Included:
- Airfare to Boston, MA, and back from Cleveland, OH
- Additional transfers when not arriving or departing with group
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
- Trip cancellation and baggage insurance
- Checked baggage fees
- Bus Driver and Historian gratuities
Pricing Options:
- Double Occupancy: $2,149 per person
- Single Occupancy: $2,776 per person
- Triple Occupancy: $2,099 per person
- Quad Occupancy: $2,049 per person
- Cash Discount: $75.00
Payment Terms:
- $250 per person deposit due at booking time
- Final payment due August 7, 2025
- We offer A CASH DISCOUNT of $75 per person! Please inquire for more details!
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