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Grotto of the Redemption

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Inside the Catholic church next to the grotto.
Inside the Catholic church next to the grotto.
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208 1st Ave NW
West Bend, IA 50597
+1 (515) 887-2371
http://www.westbendgrotto.com

The Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, IA is a remarkable attraction that has been hailed as the Eighth Wonder of the World. This awe-inspiring site, consisting of nine separate grottos, showcases intricate stone portraits depicting scenes from the life of Christ.

Recognized for its historical and cultural significance, the Grotto of the Redemption has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has garnered attention from various media outlets, including Roadside America and Disney's The Straight Story.

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Eddie W.
4/4/2025

One of the most beautiful places I've ever bee! Dave was super friendly and helpful. Gift shop was awesome and had great prices! The museum was full of stuff and had plenty of information to learn...

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Prim I.
7/5/2023

Was this worth the hour plus from Des Moines? Questionable. It's definitely a site to see and pretty magnificent. The history behind it is every more fun. The Grotto is set in a neighborhood next...

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Anjelah S.
8/15/2022

Even though I am not catholic, it really is an amazing work of art. Lots of details. It took many years to construct. The grounds keeper told us that the priest who started this creation had many...

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Susie N.
6/4/2023

Worth the trip. The photos don't do it justice. It's bigger than I had expected, with more to see around each corner. It's truly impressive. We met Gary, who works on the Grotto, and he was super...

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Kris S.
8/11/2023

very interesting place to visit. it wasn't as great as I was hoping, but it's certainly very interesting to see. the staff was nice. bathrooms were nice. give it a try.

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