Historic Kirtland Visitors' Center — Attraction in Kirtland

I was raised LDS, so coming to a place like Kirtland (which yes, I'll admit, probably seems entirely random to the average person) was actually a really interesting experience. Some of my ancestors lived in Kirtland, so seeing a piece of my personal history was really insightful and something I'll never forget.

My dad, my brother, and I all went on a guided tour around the grounds which is where the Mormon Church moved to in the 1800s. A lot of these buildings are restored originals where you can see what it was like to be in the village during that time.

Kirtland itself is actually a really beautiful small town and from what the tour guides told me, it is quite spectacular in the autumn when the leaves change color.

The volunteers were very knowledgable and kind young women who told us a lot about the history of the grounds and had fun facts at nearly every turn.

Really cute tour and fun if you are into...

I’ve come multiple times. Wonderful place to learn about some of the rich religious history of Ohio. Free guided tours with kind knowledgeable volunteer staff. Kid friendly, but it is easier if your children are old enough that they will mind you not to touch the antiques that are in almost every structure and can listen to the tour guides. We’ve done it wrestling toddlers before, and it’s possible. The tour guides can give shorter explanations that are kid attention levels if needed. There are many buildings to walk in and see. Don’t miss driving up the hill afterwards to see the Kirtland temple and Joseph Smith home too. Take a walk through the beautiful historic cemetery. Around Christmas they do a large nativity display that is definitely worth seeing! If you have questions or need accommodations don’t hesitate to call them. They have been very helpful when I have questions about...

They offered two tours one historic, one religious, we asked for the historic and after a bit of shuffling a married couple appeared and begrudgingly tried to keep it mostly historic. While the wife was better prepared they both were terribly lacking in knowledge about the buildings their contents or inhabitants. While I understand that the secular and the religious are inseparable, there is a difference between religious history and religious proselytizing. This was heavy on the latter. As a major history buff I was very disappointed. It was amature at best if your interest was history Many of the articles in the buildings were not of the period ie mail in the general store from 1924 when it was...