ADAMS COUNTY QUINCY AREA HANCOCK COUNTY NAUVOO AREA
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NAUVOO AREA
Hancock County and the city of Nauvoo are the crossroads of many avenues of history. People who have shaped national and world history have passed through this area, including Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, Robert E. Lee, Henry David Thoreau and Joseph Smith. The rare combination of history and natural beauty, along with quaint shopping and dining experiences, culminate in Nauvoo to offer a winning destination. It is here that the upper Mississippi River is at its widest, bald eagles make their home in winter, summer festivals celebrate the longtime bounty of the grape, and dazzling fall colors abound. The scenic area offers many unique lodging venues, from tree houses in a secluded forest to bed & breakfasts along the Mississippi and historic inns situated in the heart of town. Nauvoo is one of America’s premier historic communities, recognized as a National Historic Landmark District, with more than 40 restored homes and shops to tour in the “Flats.” The town is steeped in Church of Latter-day Saints heritage and is home to the Nauvoo Illinois Tem - ple. World-class shows fit for the entire family and horse drawn wagon rides are available year round... all for free.
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