Grotto:
The Grotto is open year round for the public to go through at anytime. It is lit at night until 10:00pm and has music playing throughout. Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. |
Guided Tours:
Tours are conducted Daily 10am-5pm, May – October. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and include a short presentation at the Rock Display Studio. You may take a self-guided tour through the Grotto using the walking tour brochure. Your generous donation finances the preservation and upkeep of the Grotto (no tickets are sold).
Sts. Peter & Paul Church is open to the public to visit Father Dobberstien's Christmas Chapel, which is some of Father's finest work. |
Grotto Cafe :
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Large group menu options are available to groups of 20 or more with advance arrangements. Please request menu, prices and hours at 515-887-2371. |
Grotto Museum:
The Grotto Museum includes a large display of precious and semiprecious stones from throughout the world. Early pictures and news articles have been reproduced for your viewing. The Museum also includes tools used Father Dobberstein in the construction of the Grotto. The Museum is open year around. A documentary video of the Grotto can be viewed during museum hours. |
Park View Inn & Suites and Conference
Center:
Located just north of the Grotto is
Park View Inn and Suites and Conference Center. The 36-room hotel offers suites, an indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room and continental breakfast. For reservations call 877-612-5366.
The Living Vine B&B, a 4-bedroom, 1917 Bungalow Craftsman style home is also available. Call 515-887-2535 for reservations. |
Grotto Gift Shop:
300 N Broadway
Summer Hours: 9-6:00 Monday-Saturday; 9:30-6:00 Sunday
Spring/Winter Hours: 9:00-4:00, Monday-Friday; 10:00-4:00, Saturday; 12:00-4:00, Sunday Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Easter Sunday.
The Gift Shop is open daily and offers a large selection of Grotto related items along with jewelry, inspirational music & literature as well as Iowa and Grotto collectibles.
Visa, Mastercard & Discover accepted. Phone orders accepted. Shipping available. Shop online! Phone 515-887-5591 |
Grotto Campgrounds:
The Grotto Campgrounds has 53 sites available for campers and tents. Electrical hookups (30 amp), firewood, showers, and a central water & sewer dump station are available. Rates - $15.00 per night for campers and $10.00 per night for tents. No reservations are required. Upon arrival, register at the Grotto Office/Gift Shop. If arrival after hours, you may register after 9:00am the following morning.
A shelter house is available to rent for meetings, reunions and other gatherings. Call 515-887-2371 for reservations and prices. |
