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ALABAMA


Ave Maria Grotto

1600 St Bernard Dr., Cullman AL 35055 (Phone: 256-734-4110)

Fee for admission (Gift shop on site)

https://www.avemariagrotto.com

Visited (Jun22):

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Notes: Holy and famous locations of the world 'in miniature'


St. James Episcopal Church 1838

108 Sunrise Drive, Eufaula, AL 36027

https://sites.google.com/site/diocgc2/st.jamesepiscopalchurcheufaula

Visited (Jun22)

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Notes: Awesome to walk around outside this historic church



ARIZONA


Chapel of the Holy Cross

780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336   (Phone: 928-282-4069)

https://chapeloftheholycross.com/

Visited (Jun17)

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Notes: They do give golf carts to get up there! if needed



COLORADO


Saint Catherine's Chapel on the Rock

10758 CO-7, Allenspark, CO 80510

No fees; Donations accepted (Gift & coffee shop a block from site)

https://campstmalo.org/

Visited (Aug22)

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Notes: Pope St. John Paul II blessed this chapel in 1993



IOWA


Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption 

208 1st Avenue NW, West Bend, IA 50597   (515-887-2371 or 5591)

No fees; Donations accepted (Gift shop on site)

https://www.westbendgrotto.com/

Visited (Sep20):

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Notes: Spectacular to see day or night; tours only during day



FLORIDA


Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe

8300 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32821 (Phone: 407-239-6600)

No fees; Donations accepted (Gift shop on site)

https://maryqueenoftheuniverse.org

Visited (Jun22):

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Notes: Several interesting spots to visit in this area


The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 (Phone: 407-645-5311)

Admission (Gift shop on site)

https://morsemuseum.org/

Visited (Jun22)

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Notes: Includes many Christian stained glass and other images



KENTUCKY


Ark Encounter

1 Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, KY 41097 (Phone: 859-727-2222)

Ticket admission (Gift shop on site)

https://arkencounter.com/

Visited (Jun21):

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Notes: Actual size in all its wonder; this will take your breath away



MINNESOTA


Shrine of Saint Cloud @ St. Mary's Cathedral

25 8th Avenue S, St. Cloud, MN 56301   (Phone: 320-251-1840)

No fees; Donations accepted

https://www.stmarystcloud.org/

Visited (Apr21):

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Notes: Inside, upper level, centered along north side wall



NEBRASKA


Cloisters on the Platte

23332 Fishery Rd, Gretna, NE 68028   (Phone: 402-509-6250)

Donation requested (Gift Shop on site)

https://cloistersontheplatte.com/

Visited (Aug22)

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Notes: Audio walking tour; large statues depict the Stations of the Cross


Holy Family Shrine

23132 Pflug Rd, Gretna, NE 68028   (Phone: 402-332-4565)

No fees; Donations accepted (Gift Shop on site)

https://holyfamilyshrine.com/schedule-reservations/

Visited (Aug22)

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Notes: A work in progress, but already a divine place to visit


Saint Cecilia Cathedral

701 N 40th Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (Phone: 402-551-2313)

No fees; Donations accepted

https://stceciliacathedral.org/

Visited (Aug22)

Notes: Peaceful stop on a busy day



OHIO


Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics

2291 St. Johns Rd, Maria Stein, OH 45860   (Phone: 419-925-4532)

No fees; Donations accepted

https://www.mariasteinshrine.org/

Visited (Jun22)

Notes: 1,200 relics of the Saints and the True Cross



SOUTH DAKOTA


St. Mary of Mercy and the Fatima Family Shrine

240 5th Street, Alexandria, SD 57311 (Phone 605-239-4578)

No fees; Donations accepted

https://www.sfcatholic.org/parishes/st-mary-of-mercy-alexandria/

Visited (Jun23)

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Notes: Go inside church! Gift shop across street at Carmelite Monastery



WISCONSIN


Dickeyville Grotto

305 W. Main Street, Dickeyville, WI 53808   (Phone: 608-568-3119)

No fees; Donations accepted (Gift shop on site)

https://www.dickeyvillegrotto.com/

VISITED (Jun21):

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Notes: The artistic details and physical effort in a grotto is amazing


Holy Hill: Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians

1525 Carmel Rd, Hubertus, WI 53033   (Phone: 262-628-1838)

No fees; Donations accepted (Gift Shop on site)

https://www.holyhill.com/

VISITED (Aug21):

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Notes: Don't miss the Holy Water water falls!


Queen of the Holy Rosary Mediatrix Between God and Man Shrine

[Marian Apparition Site] awaiting recognition

W5703 Shrine Road, Necedah, WI 54646   (Phone: 608-565-2617)

No fees; Donations accepted (Gift Shop on site)

https://www.queenoftheholyrosaryshrine.com/default.aspx

VISITED (Aug21):

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Notes: This shrine was breathtaking after dusk


Rudolph Grotto Gardens & Cave

6957 Grotto Avenue, Rudolph, WI 54475   (Phone: 715-435-3120)

No fees for gardens; Fee for cave; Donations accepted (Gift shop on site)

https://www.rudolphgrotto.org/index.php

VISITED (Aug21):

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Notes: Exception detail in the cave; worth the fee; tight fit


Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

5250 Justin Road, La Crosse, WI 54601   (Phone: 608-519-4429)

No fees; Donations accepted (Gift shop)

https://guadalupeshrine.org/

VISITED (Aug21):

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Notes: Several locations to visit while walking the peaceful paths


The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help [Marian Apparition Site]

4047 Chapel Drive, Champion, WI 54229   (Phone: 920-315-0398)

No fees; Donations accepted (Gift Shop on site)

https://championshrine.org/

VISITED (Aug21):

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Notes: Marian Apparition Site




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