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“The Grotto of Lourdes” Frommer's
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 6 attractions in Emmitsburg
Traveler Description: This replica of the Grotto of Lourdes in France was established by Father John DuBois in 1805.
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Attraction type: Monument
Address: 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Tel: 301-447-5318

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“Very peaceful”
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4 of 5 stars
VATraveller25
Arlington, VA
May 30, 2006

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

“A Miraculous Experience”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Zephyrhills, FLorida
May 5, 2005
8/9 found this review helpful

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

“Great Experience!!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Warren, PA
Sep 6, 2003
3/4 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Pasadena, Maryland
Jul 2, 2003
6/8 found this review helpful

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

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16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Tel: 301-447-5318