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16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd, Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7700Map
Phone+1 301-447-5318
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  • Maggi713
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    Memorable Visit!

    Fr. DuBois saw something special when he had built the original church here in 1805. This is truly a beautiful site. It is such a serene and peaceful place to reflect and be thankful. The entire ar...

    Reviewed on May 28, 2023
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    Originally a natural setting for contemplation

    The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes began as a rustic place of contemplation and communing with nature for Rev. John DuBois, founder of Mount St. Mary's University in 1809. Today, the si...

    Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023
  • hieplepham
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    Peaceful

    This is a place where one feels at peace, walking around the path and admiring the surroundings. This place offers one a chance to look within oneself under the gaze of the watchful eyes of Mother Ma...

    Reviewed on Dec 3, 2022
  • mww1950
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    Gorgeous Grounds

    We were staying in nearby Gettysburg and a Priest friend of ours recommended a stop here. There are several paved paths leading up to Our Lady's Grotto all of the paths have statues along the way eac...

    Reviewed on Oct 3, 2021
  • miastar225
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    Beautiful and Peaceful

    I highly recommend a visit here to anyone, regardless of your religious beliefs. The grounds are gorgeous and you get such a peaceful feeling walking along the paths. I felt the holiness of this place...

    Reviewed on Nov 13, 2020
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