Ave Maria Grotto
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A four-acre miniature city filled with tiny versions of 125 famous and holy locations, built by a single hunchbacked monk.

šŸ“œ Landscaped, 4-acre park in an old quarry on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, featuring 125 miniature religious structures.

Why Go

✨ Unique miniature city built by a single monk over 50 years
🧘 Peaceful outdoor setting for thought and meditation
šŸ“ø See famous religious and secular structures in miniature
šŸ›£ļø Easy access off I-65

Why Avoid

♿ Not wheelchair accessible
🚫 Dogs not allowed

Tips

Visit Brother Joseph's grave in the Abbey Cemetery.

Cost

šŸ’° Adults $12, teens $10, children $9, seniors/military $10, under 4 free. Group rates available.

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 9am-5pm (Mon-Sat), 11:30am-5pm (Sun). Closed New Year's Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

Last updated 9 days ago

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