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Grotto:
The Grotto is open year
round to the public. It is lit at night until 10:00pm and has
music playing throughout. Accessible for wheelchairs and
strollers. During the winter, the Grotto is open with
limited walkways.
PETS: The
Grotto is pet friendly, however all animals must be on a leash.
Also, it would be greatly appreciated to clean up after your
animal. Thank you!
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Guided Tours:
Tours are
conducted daily on the hour
-May, September, & October: 10am
through 4pm
-June-August: 10am through 5pm
Length:
Tours last approximately
45 minutes and include a short presentation at the Rock Display
Studio. Please allow extra time for visiting the Gift
Shop, Museum, and the Christmas Chapel in Sts. Peter & Paul
Church, some of Father's finest work.
Cost:
Your generous donation finances the preservation and
upkeep of the Grotto (no tickets are sold).
Self Guided Tours:
A walking tour brochure is available throughout the
grounds to allow you to walk around on your own.
The Grotto is open all day, every day, and year round for
self guided tours. Free will donations are appreciated.
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Grotto Cafe 2011 Hours of
Operation:
The Cafe is now closed for the season.
There are
several other restaurants in town open between 11am - 1pm.
Call for details.
Large group menu options are available to groups of 25 or more with advance arrangements. Please request menu, prices and hours at 515-887-2371. |
Grotto Museum:
The Grotto Museum includes a large display of precious and semiprecious stones from throughout the world. Early pictures and news articles have been reproduced for your viewing. The Museum also includes tools used
by Father Dobberstein in the construction of the Grotto. The Museum is open year around. A documentary video of the Grotto can be viewed during museum hours. |
Park View Inn & Suites and Conference
Center:
Located just north of the Grotto is
Park View Inn and Suites and Conference Center. The 36-room hotel offers suites, an indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room and continental breakfast. For reservations call 877-612-5366.
The Living Vine B&B:
A 4-bedroom, 1917 Bungalow Craftsman style home in West Bend. Call 515-887-2535 for reservations. |
Grotto Gift Shop:
300 N Broadway
Current Hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Fri
or by appointment.
Closed Sat and Sun through
January.
(Hours change seasonally, please check back
often.)
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Easter Sunday.
The Gift Shop is open daily and offers a large selection of Grotto related items along with jewelry, inspirational music & literature as well as Iowa and Grotto collectibles.
Visa, MasterCard & Discover accepted. Phone orders accepted. Shipping available. Shop online! Phone 515-887-5591 |
Grotto Campgrounds:
The Grotto Campgrounds has 53 sites available for campers and tents. Electrical hookups (30 amp), firewood, showers, and a central water & sewer dump station are available. Rates - $15.00 per night for campers and $10.00 per night for tents. No reservations are required. Upon arrival, register at the Grotto Office/Gift Shop. If
you arrive after hours, you may register after 9:00am the following morning.
A shelter house is available to rent for meetings, reunions and other gatherings. Call 515-887-2371 for reservations and prices. |
