West Bend, IA: Grotto of the Redemption

______________________ FREE, but accept donations HOURS: Shrine Daily: 24 hours Gift Shop Daily: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Guided Tours I am not sure of the times NOTES: *They also have a museum *They have a campground LOCATION: 300 N Broadway Ave West Bend, Iowa PHONE: (515) 887-2371 WEBSITE: Grotto … Continue reading

Bloomington, IN: Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center

______________________ FREE to see Tours are available at a fee HOURS: Gift Shop Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. NOTES: *Their gift shop is closed on Tuesdays LOCATION: 3655 Snoddy Rd Bloomington, Indiana PHONE: (812) 336-6807 WEBSITE: TMBCC

Orlando, FL: Holy Land Experience

______________________ COST: 1 Day Tickets Adults: $50.00 Children 6-12 years: $35.00 Children 3-5 years: $20.00 2 Day Tickets Adults: $75.00 Children 6-12 years: $55.00 Children 3-5 years: $30.00 HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day NOTES: *They do not … Continue reading

Cullman, AL: Ave Maria Grotto ( “Jerusalem in Miniature” )

______________________ COST: Seniors: $5.00 Adults: 7.00 Children 6-12 years: $4.50 AAA Members: $5.00 HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *You might want to be prepared with bug spray in case of mosquitoes. *The 4 acre park has 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous buildings & … Continue reading

Eureka Springs, AR: Thorncrown Chapel

______________________ FREE but they accept donations HOURS: April – October Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. **See NOTES below November Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. March & December Daily: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *The chapel sometimes closes on weekends … Continue reading