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ute4ever · 06-26-2008, 03:08 AM

I have some free time on my hands, and my baby is in Anaheim, so I'm thinking of driving up to Nauvoo on Friday, since it's only six hours from me. Is there much to do and see in Nauvoo besides the temple? Could I make a whole day of it?

Anyone been to Winter Quarters? Would it be worth it to drive all the way out there from Nauvoo? Same question about Independence and Far West. I guess I could make a whole weekend out of it.

Where is "Adam-Ondi-Ahman"? Does the church have a bronze Adam and Eve statue there like the one at the North Visitors Center on Temple Square? That would almost be funny to take a photo of. Almost.

danimal · 06-26-2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ute4ever

I have some free time on my hands, and my baby is in Anaheim, so I'm thinking of driving up to Nauvoo on Friday, since it's only six hours from me. Is there much to do and see in Nauvoo besides the temple? Could I make a whole day of it?

Anyone been to Winter Quarters? Would it be worth it to drive all the way out there from Nauvoo? Same question about Independence and Far West. I guess I could make a whole weekend out of it.

Where is "Adam-Ondi-Ahman"? Does the church have a bronze Adam and Eve statue there like the one at the North Visitors Center on Temple Square? That would almost be funny to take a photo of. Almost.

I've been to Nauvoo a few times. There visitor's center there is pretty big. They have a bunch of restored houses and activities to do -- build bricks the old fashioned way, etc. I don't know if it's a whole day's worth, but probably a half day if you went through all their stuff. Add in a temple session and you've got a whole day's worth.

creekster · 06-26-2008, 03:43 AM

Nauvoo is well worth it, IMO. Lots to do and see. Plus, if you go now, you can probably see lots of sandbags and high water marks up and down the Miss. river in the area.

YOhio · 06-26-2008, 03:47 AM

The worst part of Nauvoo is getting trapped by a bored senior missionary who has been stuck alone in an obscure location. Before you know it you''ve just wasted two hours listening to an old lady talk about Wilford Woodruff's sleep habits.

I've also never seen more fat people in my life than at Nauvoo.

Other than that, it's not too bad.

creekster · 06-26-2008, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

The worst part of Nauvoo is getting trapped by a bored senior missionary who has been stuck alone in an obscure location. Before you know it you''ve just wasted two hours listening to an old lady talk about Wilford Woodruff's sleep habits.

I've also never seen more fat people in my life than at Nauvoo.

Other than that, it's not too bad.

But his sleep habits are FASCINATING! Besides, what are you, a fatist?

YOhio · 06-26-2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by creekster

Besides, what are you, a fatist?

Hey, fatistics don't lie. I was merely making an observation.

jay santos · 06-26-2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

The worst part of Nauvoo is getting trapped by a bored senior missionary who has been stuck alone in an obscure location. Before you know it you''ve just wasted two hours listening to an old lady talk about Wilford Woodruff's sleep habits.

I've also never seen more fat people in my life than at Nauvoo.

Other than that, it's not too bad.

More fat people than at a Walmart? Is there a Walmart in Nauvoo? That could be a double whammy.

TripletDaddy · 06-26-2008, 04:26 AM

My uncle ran for Mayor of Nauvoo several years ago. we all went out to support him and check out the town.

It is a cool place and a fun way to spend a day or two.

btw, he lost the election by a wide margin. To the non-LDS candidate.

We were all so mad, we ran over to the Times and Seasons office to destroy the printing press. When we got there, a tour guide explained that we were too late.

SteelBlue · 06-26-2008, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

The worst part of Nauvoo is getting trapped by a bored senior missionary who has been stuck alone in an obscure location. Before you know it you''ve just wasted two hours listening to an old lady talk about Wilford Woodruff's sleep habits.

This was my experience at the hill Cumorah. I kept saying, "thank you sir but we're life long members of the church and we know the Joseph Smith story". But he had this look in his eye like "look buddy, I haven't spoken to another human being in two days you're going to hear whatever I want you to hear."

ute4ever · 06-26-2008, 06:37 AM

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This was my experience at the hill Cumorah. I kept saying, "thank you sir but we're life long members of the church and we know the Joseph Smith story". But he had this look in his eye like "look buddy, I haven't spoken to another human being in two days you're going to hear whatever I want you to hear."

LOL, I think that same missionary was at the David Whitmer farm the day I popped in. He hurriedly put on a tie before beginning his rant about the six kinds of porridge available in 1829.

06-26-2008, 03:08 AM	#1
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Anyone been to Nauvoo / Winter Quarters / Independence? I have some free time on my hands, and my baby is in Anaheim, so I'm thinking of driving up to Nauvoo on Friday, since it's only six hours from me. Is there much to do and see in Nauvoo besides the temple? Could I make a whole day of it? Anyone been to Winter Quarters? Would it be worth it to drive all the way out there from Nauvoo? Same question about Independence and Far West. I guess I could make a whole weekend out of it. Where is "Adam-Ondi-Ahman"? Does the church have a bronze Adam and Eve statue there like the one at the North Visitors Center on Temple Square? That would almost be funny to take a photo of. Almost.

06-26-2008, 03:43 AM	#3
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	Nauvoo is well worth it, IMO. Lots to do and see. Plus, if you go now, you can probably see lots of sandbags and high water marks up and down the Miss. river in the area. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

06-26-2008, 04:26 AM	#8
TripletDaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 9,483	My uncle ran for Mayor of Nauvoo several years ago. we all went out to support him and check out the town. It is a cool place and a fun way to spend a day or two. btw, he lost the election by a wide margin. To the non-LDS candidate. We were all so mad, we ran over to the Times and Seasons office to destroy the printing press. When we got there, a tour guide explained that we were too late. __________________ Fitter. Happier. More Productive. "Everyone is against me. Everyone is fawning for 3D's attention and defending him." -- SeattleUte

06-26-2008, 03:47 AM	#4
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	The worst part of Nauvoo is getting trapped by a bored senior missionary who has been stuck alone in an obscure location. Before you know it you''ve just wasted two hours listening to an old lady talk about Wilford Woodruff's sleep habits. I've also never seen more fat people in my life than at Nauvoo. Other than that, it's not too bad.