This site attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, many coming in groups by bus. Still, it is seldom overly crowded, and on weekdays from October through April often almost empty. To reach it, one should watch for and follow the signs on US 15. (Don't make the mistake of turning in at the main campus of Mount Saint... more

I have been to Lourdes twice, first time I was ill ( I was suffering from crohns disease)and went to Lourdes to get well. Second time I went to Lourdes it was to give thanks to our Lady of Lourdes for I no longer suffer from crohns. The both times I have been it has been rainning, but nothing can... more

This is a very peaceful place. It started to rain the day I was there, but that didn't diminish the wonderful experience of this beautiful and peaceful grotto. This is a great place to spend an hour in prayer and meditation, very refreshing for the mind, heart, and spirit. more

We were traveling from Florida to Gettysburg, PA when we came upon a road sign directing us to the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes. My husband, our two best friends from Nebraska and myself drove up the narrow, winding road on the side of the mountain to a most peaceful, beautiful and spiritual location. We walked along the path where... more

This is an awesome spiritual place. I put together a web site with some highlights, but there is a lot more to the place than I could capture with my very cheap camera.http://209.158.24.7/~maesoph/national.htm more

The National Shrine Grotto in Emmitsburg, MD. was a real delight. It's a serene walk in the woods passed several statues, markers, shrines, etc. There are stations of the cross and many biblical sayings. There are benches where you can stop to pray or meditate. It's very low-keyed. Many carried water with them to enjoy along the way. There's a... more