Reviews of Dickeyville Grotto (Tourist Attraction)

Grumpy OleMann

A very unique Monument. Don't just drive by stop and taken the entire scene. You can spend a half hour very easily. Be sure to bring your camera it's outstanding.

Aleksandra Lukic

This has been on my bucket list for a while and my friend and I passed by...I almost had to slam on my brakes because I did not realize this was the same place I had read about! I learned that the priest build this on his own and it took him his entire lifetime. I also learned that he did not buy the material but added on as he collected shells, rocks, and other material. Very gorgeous roadside attraction. Its worth a quick stop

Debi P

Fascinating!

Nathan Hobbs

Cool place

Bruce Kent

Love the Grotto. One beautiful place to reflect. I first saw the Grotto on Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations and had to visit the Church of the Holy Ghost.

Tami Passow

Cool find to see

Big Chuck da Yooderhas

Awesome work, done by a single priest in the early 1900's. Worth the trip and very awe inspiring. Take the trip and check this out, garage sale in the church basement every Sunday.

Emily Stone LandOf10KEats

Hidden gem (well gems) in a tiny town. SO beautiful!! Loved taking so many pictures of this place. The detail is absolutely amazing, and it was made SO long ago it's just amazing to see. I definitely recommend going out of your way to come see this masterpiece!

Kindra Pedersen

Been there several times and always neat to stop when I am in the area

James Burnham

Striking stone work; the mason was obviously inspired.

Kevin Kenney

Unique and creative

1sufesighing madwi

late morning sun(8:30) no body else , spectacular

Carol Behrendt

We stopped here on a roadtrip and it was interesting...so glad we did! Walked around viewing all the rock work and then went inside the church where they were having a $1 sale. Cemetery is in the back it has other statutory works and stations of Jesus . Entry fee is whatever you want to donate in the donation box. I did $5 my sisters did $1. Check it out if you're in the area.

linda starnes

Awesome just like the one in iowa

Kenneth Hartzell

Great service, your was so interesting ....non profit, amazing!!

James Jenkins

It was awesome to see what one priest did all by himself.

LaVon Steinborn

Beautiful place

Michelle Peterson

Beautiful place to visit!

Jacklyn Wood

Little place to stop and look around

Rams ....

Something different.

Vicky Hamele

I was so amazed by this Grotto. I did not know this this even existed. It's worth the travel there and the history of it

Emma Jane Reed

What a fun place to find on a wisconsin roadtrip. 'Off the beaten path' always leads to unanticipated finds!

Ronald Steenhoek

Just an interesting place to see

Anna Sinchak

The workmanship was awesome the creativity was amazing

Karen P

Hidden gem!

Keemstar get on my radar

The art and backstory for the grotto is amazing.

Peter Cahill

Kitschy to the max.

Brenda Dusch

Beautiful

Amber Tew

Neat visit with the kids.

Jason Mishler

The history

Rick Kalmus

Very unique roadside attraction. All done by hand. If you are in the area it is worth a stop.

Derek Dreke

What a beautiful spot to reconnect with my true love

Grace Cassel

Amazing random roadside attraction, worth the stop :)

Thomas Marten

Grade A roadside Americana. If you're traveling through the Tri-State area then you should stop by. The labor of an eccentric priest, the grotto intertwines symbols and heroes of the faith as well as a sheltered outdoor altar. Antique glass, shells, rocks, crystal specimens and petrified wood are combines with cement to create this colorful example of sacred art. From here venture up to Potosi for a bite and a brew before crossing over the Crossville ferry.

jim wilson

Beautiful use of shells and colored rocks. Loved the biblical setting.

Connie Pritchard Reinhardt

I always like this place. So much fine detail.

m m

Very small village, nice gift shop, and nice place to stop and take some pictures

Jennifer Garty

Stumbled upon this place on a roadtrip and glad we stopped. Very detailed and spiritual.

Raquel Harrington

Been coming here for over 20 yrs. Love the Grotto. Worth the drive

L. Goodridge

I actually visited the Thrift Store located in the church basement. It is open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day, daily from 9-4. Prices are very reasobable with lots of good deals. If you like thrifting, make this a stop. And street parking available, provided you don't plan on thrifting during church service hours.

Tammy Roberts

They've put a beautiful new rail around the church. I enjoyed the garage sale and found 3 Gaithersburg CD's here.

Paul Oyen

Creepy.

Mike Wh

Simply amazing! A must see!!

Christopher Pfeifer

A wonderful example of devotional folk art and a great traditional part of Southwest Wisconsin for generations. It is worth pulling off the highway to have a look.

Jerry Palmer

Very nice and spiratual

Lynn Kinkennon

This is a beautiful place to visit.. There many different rocks and sculptures to see.. Very peaceful..

Vern Johnston

This is not just a biblical destination, the work and craftsmanship displayed is awesome. Both religous and non-secular themes are present. The church adjacent is an awesome example of the architecture of it's time. Highly recommended!!!

LaVerle Eddy

True. Wonder

B Wilk

Never thought I'd see a place like this. Pretty amazing!

Cathy Conrad

Unique attraction that's free!

Debra Hadenfeldt

Haven't been here for a number of years

gail Barth

N/a

laura hinkel

Very interesting and wonderful display of art

Pablo Mejía

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful temple (Original) Muy bonito templo

Greg Hoffman

If you happen to be driving through Wisconsin and are into religious icons _or_ single-minded borderline-obsessive creations, it's worth a detour to see this creation in Dickeyville, WI. It's a religious grotto, like you can find around many catholic churches/monasteries/convents, but this is among the most ornate/impressive ones I've seen. It's definitely more colorful than most, but without being gaudy/garish. You can tell this was a labor of love/devotion. The main "installations" were neat, but I think what really got me was that even the "ropes" surrounding all the areas/gardens were made out of stones - that took some serious work/dedication. Everything was very impressive. Remember to drop a few buck in the box out front - just the upkeep on this has to be expensive.

Bob Sullivan

Could be an all day site. Graveyard has historical markers,. Gift shop is quaint and grotto has lots of interesting rocks and shells.

Mariah Thomas

I love the different colors of stone and shells that are put together to make the structures.

Withscissors Irun

Not a religious person but it was still really cool to walk around and look at every thing. If you're into crystals and shells you could spend hours looking at all of them and there are bonus pieces of pottery and antique pieces mixed in.

Hallie Muscente

MUST SEE!! This was such a great find!! Reminded us of the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, Spain. So much to look at!!

Leszek Saliszewski

Beautiful place !

Kay Collins

So unique!

Jason Lowe

Great place that's a little out of the way but worth it.

Pat Sallander

Beautiful

Shelly Whitaker

Stunning craftsmanship! Definitely a place to go and visit.

Candice Haugdahl

What a beautiful place. We stumbled across this grotto quite by accident. Such a wonderful surprise.

Cathy Hale

This is a very neat place! Its definitely worth taking a look at. They just ask for a donation of $2 for adults and $1 for children!

Bob Krenke

Quaint and kitchy walking garden with incredible artwork.

M S

Very interesting stop. Unbelievable all the different types of materials used to build the shrine. Gift shop personnel was very friendly.

Martha Mika

Beautiful, love all the work. Wow

Mpwilderman Mpwilderman

Interesting different and easy to see!

lacqureshia hall

Our first time at the pretty little grotto. A nice little walk through. No admition fee, just a donation requested.

Mrtrain bnsf

I always have to stop in when I am near by. Always quite and friendly church members there.

Kobi Reese

Love visiting the Grotto when I pass through Dubuque. Very spiritual and holy place.

Melissa Anderson

One of the most beautiful spots I have seen. Loved praying next to Mother Mary statue!

Tina Reuter

Peaceful, Beautiful, Historical

Mari beth Holzer

Lovely place such peace when walking around and see what one man dream became.

Light Worker

Beautiful

Barb Muff

Beautiful place to see. Nice religious gift shop. In a very tiny town. Worth the stop.