LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
THERE IS A LOT TO SEE WHILE STAYING AT THE PALMYRA INN
Call 1.800.426.9900 and the staff at the Palmyra Inn will help you know what to see during your stay in Palmyra, New York
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Local sites within a short distance of the Palmyra Inn
SACRED GROVE
Just a 5 minute stroll from the Palmyra Inn out our back door, across the Palmyra Stake Center Parking lot, past the Temple. You may visit the Grove many times during your stay. Quiet morning hours and evening hours are yours.
Palmyra, New York
5 MINUTE WALK FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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NIAGARA FALLS
Just a quick and scenic two hour drive from the Palmyra Inn, the famous Niagara Falls is a must-see natural wonder. While not exceptionally high, the Niagara Falls are very wide. More than six million cubic feet of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow. It is the most powerful waterfall in North America.
Niagara Falls, New York
2 HOUR DRIVE FROM THE PALMYRA INN __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE FINGER LAKES
It is a breathtaking drive from the Palmyra Inn to the Finger Lakes area of upstate New York. Enjoy the beauty of the chain of long and skinny lakes. This area is a popular tourist attraction and includes great shopping, eating, wine tasting tours, grape orchards and tasting, sailing, and other recreational activities.
Finger Lakes, New York
25 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE PALMYRA INN __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOSEPH SMITH SR. FARM | JOSEPH SMITH LOG HOUSE | JOSEPH SMITH FRAME HOUSE
Between the Temple and the Sacred Grove. Missionaries give wonderful tours through the buildings at the farm. Tour hours change with the seasons. We will be happy to make arrangements for you.
Palmyra, New York
5 MINUTE WALK FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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THE ERIE CANAL
The Erie Canal is a man-made waterway in New York that runs about 363 miles from Albany on the Hudson River to Buffalo at Lake Erie, completing a navigable water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. It was under construction from 1817 to 1825. The Erie Canal Boat Lock Park is a great American historical site.
Palmyra, New York
5 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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HILL CUMORAH
2 miles directly south on the same road the Inn is located. Make sure you give yourself enough time to visit the new film of the Prophet Joseph while at the beautiful visitors center.
Palmyra, New York
2 MILES FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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BRISTOL MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT
Bristol Mountain is located in the Western Finger Lakes of Upstate New York, right in the award winning wine country region. Bristol boasts a summit elevation of 2200’ and a base elevation of 1000’. In the summer, the mountain becomes Roseland Waterpark. A great place for families to visit with activities all year long.
Canandaigua, New York
40 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE PALMYRA INN __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WATKINS GLEN STATE PARK
Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. Visitors can enjoy the Olympic-size pool, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout.
Watkins Glen, New York
HOUR AND A HALF DRIVE FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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E.B. GRANDIN PRESS
Main Street Palmyra. A mile from the Inn. This is where the Book of Mormon was published. The missionaries do a wonderful tour at the press.
Palmyra, New York
1 MILE FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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HISTORIC PALMYRA NEW YORK
Visit the Historic Palmyra Museum, William Phelps House Museum and the Coverlet Museum all in Palmyra and learn about the famous people that came from Palmyra.
Palmyra, New York
1 MILE FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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FOUR CORNER CHURCHES
Four churches are located on four corners in the heart of Palmyra, New York and represent the religious diversity of Palmyra.
Palmyra, New York
1 MILE FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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LAKE ONTARIO
Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the smallest of the Great Lakes. The lake has several great beaches, picnic areas, walking paths, and other recreational activities. Webster Park on Lake Ontario is a great place to experience this area.
Webster, New York
30 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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PALMYRA TEMPLE
You can see the Temple from our west rooms when the leaves are not on the trees. Please note that you must bring your own Temple clothes. We will be happy to make arrangements for a session.
Palmyra, New York
5 MINUTE WALK FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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ROCHESTER MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER
Founded in 1912, this 13-acre campus in Rochester includes: three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits in science and technology, natural science, and cultural heritage; over 1.2 million objects; the Strasenburgh Planetarium; the Challenger Learning Center; the Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory; and the 400-seat Eisenhart Auditorium.
Rochester, New York
25 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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ALVIN SMITH'S GRAVE
Joseph's older brother that died weeks after Joseph saw the plates is buried in Palmyra. The grave is located just off Main Street, within walking distance of the Grandin building.
Palmyra, New York
1 MILE FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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MARTIN HARRIS FARM
5 miles directly north of the Inn on the same road. The Martin Harris farm is the farm that was sold to pay for the printing of the Book of Mormon.
Palmyra, New York
5 MILES FROM THE PALMYRA INN __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PETER WHITMER SR. FARM
25 minutes south-east of Palmyra. A wonderful visitor's center to show and explain so many important events in church history. This is where the Book of Mormon was completed, the three witnesses received their witness and of course the organization of the church.
Fayette, New York
25 MILES FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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FINGER LAKES GAMING AND RACETRACK
Since 1962, Finger Lakes has been the premier venue for live thoroughbred racing in Western New York. In 2004, the excitement of over 1,000 video gaming machines was added to Finger Lakes as well as new dining options and entertainment venues. The facility once again expanded in 2006 with the addition of a 280-seat buffet restaurant and space for additional video gaming machines, totaling nearly 1,200 video gaming machines for your enjoyment.
Farmington, New York
15 MINUTE DRIVE FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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MENDON NEW YORK
25 minutes from the Inn you can visit the homestead of Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball. The Inn still stands in Mendon where Samuel Smith shared the Book of Mormon with Reverend Green and his wife Rhoda. That is the book of Mormon that finds its way into Brigham Young's hands.
Mendon, New York
25 MILES FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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HARMONY PENNSYLVANIA
100 miles south-east from Palmyra. Joseph and Emma's home. Emma's home where she grew up and, of course, the location of the visit of John the Baptist. Also located there, the grave of Joseph and Emma's first child.
Oakland, Pennsylvania
100 MILES FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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KIRTLAND AND HIRAM OHIO
250 miles to the west. The John Johnson Farm, Isaac Morley Farm and of course the Kirtland Temple. A wonderful visitor's center with old town Kirtland rebuilt.
Kirtland and Hiram, Ohio
250 MILES FROM THE PALMYRA INN __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SHARON VERMONT
Approximately 300 miles east of Palmyra. The birth spot of the Prophet Joseph. There are several options for which direction you might take. A favorite is through the Lake Placid region and Fort Ticonderoga.
Sharon, Vermont
300 MILES FROM THE PALMYRA INN
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OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
If you were to have any time left, I would suggest must sees as: Gettysburg (6 hours to the south), and Amish/Mennonite communities in a number of places. Then, if time permits, Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. are all within driving distance of Palmyra, New York. We can help you plan and make arrangements for you to get there.
