Graduation Tour Itinerary
A clean look at the places students experience on the tour: sacred Restoration sites, American landmarks, major cities, and the fun stops that make the trip feel alive.
The route
The trip may run eastbound or westbound depending on the tour, but the heart of the journey stays the same.
Trip routes
Each tour includes the same core sites and experiences, with the route running in a different direction depending on the trip.
Trip 1
Trip 2
The stops
Missouri
Revelation, sacrifice, gathering, and sacred Missouri ground tied to the early Saints.
Illinois
Temple worship, restored homes, the Trail of Hope, and a reverent martyrdom site.
Midwest Cities
A city stop, skyline energy, and a full amusement park experience on Lake Erie.
Ohio
Early revelation, spiritual preparation, sacrifice, and one of the most important centers of the early Church.
Pennsylvania
A quiet, powerful stop focused on authority, baptism, and the Restoration of the priesthood.
Philadelphia
American founding history, city streets, and a broader view of the nation's beginnings.
New York City
Big-city energy, shared group memories, and a Broadway show.
New England
American history, city culture, and the Vermont memorial honoring Joseph Smith's birthplace.
New York Church History
The organization of the Church and the printing of the Book of Mormon become connected to real places.
Palmyra
The First Vision, the Book of Mormon, and the beginning of the Restoration come together in one sacred area.
Finale
A natural landmark and a memorable finish to the route.
The mix
Students stand where the Restoration happened and learn in context.
Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and more bring the route into the present.
Coasters, shows, bus memories, and friends make the learning stick.
