Jared’s Nauvoo Guidebook

Jared
Jared’s Nauvoo Guidebook

Food scene

This is the best restaurant near Nauvoo, pizza is good, wings are very good, and everything else is solid too. With dining options a little limited, this is a nice place to have a good meal at a moderate price.
Angelini's Ristorante Italiano
1006 Main Street
This is the best restaurant near Nauvoo, pizza is good, wings are very good, and everything else is solid too. With dining options a little limited, this is a nice place to have a good meal at a moderate price.
The barbecue here is good, not K.C., Memphis, Georgia or Alabama good, but really solid for the midwest. Cafeteria style it can get a little pricey for a large family. It does have a cool atmosphere and the views of the Nauvoo Temple from Montrose are worth the drive!
Fat Jimmy's Smokehouse and Spirits
3065 Mississippi River Road
The barbecue here is good, not K.C., Memphis, Georgia or Alabama good, but really solid for the midwest. Cafeteria style it can get a little pricey for a large family. It does have a cool atmosphere and the views of the Nauvoo Temple from Montrose are worth the drive!
This restaurant is similar to what you would get at Chili's or Applebees. Food portions are large and prices are reasonable. You might try the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, that's what's famous around these parts!
Buffalo61 Bar & Grille
6111 Reve Court
This restaurant is similar to what you would get at Chili's or Applebees. Food portions are large and prices are reasonable. You might try the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, that's what's famous around these parts!
Locally owned for 18 years with the same cooks, friendly service, clean restaurant, it's very much like IHOP. I had a 1/2 pound burger and fries with chili for $9.50 or so. My wife enjoyed the skillet that had hash browns, sausage and two eggs. They have home made cinnamon rolls, and pies, soups, sandwiches, steaks and other diner food.
Fort Colony Restaurant
5102 Avenue O
Locally owned for 18 years with the same cooks, friendly service, clean restaurant, it's very much like IHOP. I had a 1/2 pound burger and fries with chili for $9.50 or so. My wife enjoyed the skillet that had hash browns, sausage and two eggs. They have home made cinnamon rolls, and pies, soups, sandwiches, steaks and other diner food.
Owned by a local family who moved here because they love Nauvoo and wanted to provide dining options for tourists. This is the best place to grab lunch when you are at the Historic sites if you want to get right back to your tours. The people are wonderful, and it's very convenient! They have great ice cream treats for hot days! Great business to support and it's convenient! They do an awful lot for the community.
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Red Front
1305 Mulholland St
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Owned by a local family who moved here because they love Nauvoo and wanted to provide dining options for tourists. This is the best place to grab lunch when you are at the Historic sites if you want to get right back to your tours. The people are wonderful, and it's very convenient! They have great ice cream treats for hot days! Great business to support and it's convenient! They do an awful lot for the community.
Lunch specials are $7.99-$9.00 and they can combine tables to accommodate large groups. It's about 7 miles from our AirBnB. We have liked the Cheesestake, Molchajete, Vera Cruz Plate, and Pallela are all very good.
El Camino Real
1465 Keokuk Street
Lunch specials are $7.99-$9.00 and they can combine tables to accommodate large groups. It's about 7 miles from our AirBnB. We have liked the Cheesestake, Molchajete, Vera Cruz Plate, and Pallela are all very good.
I have never eaten here, but I know they make a lot of homemade deserts, and it's a dining option in town that is close to everything and saves you from having to load the whole family up when you want to save time. They were voted “Best Burger” and they have pulled pork sandwiches.
Nauvoo Cafe and Sweet Shoppe
1530 Mulholland Street
I have never eaten here, but I know they make a lot of homemade deserts, and it's a dining option in town that is close to everything and saves you from having to load the whole family up when you want to save time. They were voted “Best Burger” and they have pulled pork sandwiches.
Cool atmosphere, this is a great place to stop and get shaved ice or a custom soda!
Sunset Hill Shave Ice
1490 Mulholland Street
Cool atmosphere, this is a great place to stop and get shaved ice or a custom soda!

Sightseeing

Downtown Historic Fort Madison has a really cool Historic Train Depot, and a Stockade style fort that has soldiers dressed in period clothing some times of the year, and they even fire a cannon at those times. It's only 17 miles and 11 minutes from Nauvoo. https://www.oldfortmadison.org/ https://www.greatamericanstations.com/stations/fort-madison-ia-fmd/
Fort Madison
Downtown Historic Fort Madison has a really cool Historic Train Depot, and a Stockade style fort that has soldiers dressed in period clothing some times of the year, and they even fire a cannon at those times. It's only 17 miles and 11 minutes from Nauvoo. https://www.oldfortmadison.org/ https://www.greatamericanstations.com/stations/fort-madison-ia-fmd/
Visit the somber site where Joseph Smith the Prophet of the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was martyred with his brother Hyrum. Reflect upon the impact his life made in the translation and publication of the Book of Mormon, and consider the persecution that should not have happened under the Constitution of the United States but did as they sealed their testimonies with their blood.
Bilangguan ng Carthage
310 Buchanan St
Visit the somber site where Joseph Smith the Prophet of the Restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was martyred with his brother Hyrum. Reflect upon the impact his life made in the translation and publication of the Book of Mormon, and consider the persecution that should not have happened under the Constitution of the United States but did as they sealed their testimonies with their blood.
Stone Arch Bridge
Stone Arch Bridge

City/town information

With the dozens of historic 1840's restored buildings, learn what life was like on the American Frontier, learn about the persecution faced by religious minorities in their search of religious freedom. A blacksmith, wheelright, tin shop, printing press shop, the Browning Gunsmith, homes of early Latter Day Saint apostles and more. The home of Parley P Pratt, the Nauvoo Temple, the Nauvoo Burial Grounds and more.
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nauvoo
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
With the dozens of historic 1840's restored buildings, learn what life was like on the American Frontier, learn about the persecution faced by religious minorities in their search of religious freedom. A blacksmith, wheelright, tin shop, printing press shop, the Browning Gunsmith, homes of early Latter Day Saint apostles and more. The home of Parley P Pratt, the Nauvoo Temple, the Nauvoo Burial Grounds and more.
Birthplace of Mark Twain, visit the home where he lived and the restored homes of many of his character's from Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. The Tom Sawyer Cave, rides on the Riverboat, and performances in the theater of Mark Twain himself (at least dressed like him) are a treat.
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hannibal
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Birthplace of Mark Twain, visit the home where he lived and the restored homes of many of his character's from Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. The Tom Sawyer Cave, rides on the Riverboat, and performances in the theater of Mark Twain himself (at least dressed like him) are a treat.

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Ang dapat iempake

Beat the heat!

It gets pretty hot in Nauvoo in the Summer, and it's very humid. Make sure to bring shorts, hats to keep the sun off your face and wear sun block. I would bring swimsuits and do some water activities! Booking. your tours in a way that paces yourself so that you can see everything while still taking time to get into the air conditioning of the Sunset Hill Shaved Ice Shop, or getting an ice cream treat at the Red Front, or Fudge from the Nauvoo Fudge factory are a smart idea!
Paano makapaglibot

How to not walk all over in 90 degree heat!

Renting a golf cart from Nauvoo Adventure Rentals is a smart way to cover more ground and maintain a cool breeze and staying in the shade (covered vehicle). They are located on the North of Mullholland Street across the street from Nauvoo Inn and Suites.
Mga kagawian at kultura

Getting along with locals.

Many locals have had problems in the past with out of state guests walking on their lawns, or even (if you can believe this) spreading out a picnic because they feel entitled to do so because the local member of the community's home is built on their ancestral site. Please be courteous and friendly, most people here are now very friendly towards tourists and they appreciate the tourism dollars you bring. About 20% of Nauvoo are members of the church and local members have done a lot of work to build rapport in the community. So you shouldn't experience persecution today (wink, wink).
May mga kasamang bata sa pagbiyahe

Do some water activities or come back to our home theater!

As you will get tired walking around the Historic sites, and the heat can be oppressive, make sure to bring a swimsuit and try out the Hamilton Pool or Keokuk pool and water slides. Both are pretty close by and it's a great way to break up the tours and not be exhausted. As the children's patience wears thin, yours may too, so get out of the heat. Try booking tours in evenings and before noon, then break the day up returning to use our home theater!