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

St. John, IN: Shrine of Christ’s Passion

______________________ FREE HOURS: June 1st – September 30th Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2nd week of December to December 24th Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. … 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

Colorado Springs, CO: Focus on the Family Welcome Center

______________________ Play Areas / Welcome Center FREE; except food at the Soda Fountain or to purchase something from the bookstore HOURS: *Memorial Day – Labor Day Monday – Friday: Welcome Center & Play Area: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Soda Shoppe: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A-Bend-A-Go Slide (weather permitting): … Continue reading