Reviews of Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Tourist Attraction)

John Bell

Beautiful place. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Jjong D

The architecture was beautiful! There were marvelous pieces of artwork in the church. The staff was very knowledgeable and generally nice. This is a shrine, so you need to be respectful at all times. They ask that you dress respectfully (jeans and a shirt are fine), respect others, respect the site, and do not bring pets along with you--unless it is a service animal. The trails here can be a little steep, but they do have carts that take people up to the church if needed. If I'm ever in the La Crosse area again, I would definitely revisit the church. It is absolutely breathtaking.

Rafael Barraza Jr.

The peace and tranquility when you enter the grounds is overwhelming. A must pilgrimage!!!

Diego Anaya-Estrada

Beautiful place.

Angelina Santiago

We stopped on our way back to MN. I have to say it was my favorite unexpected stop. I was raised Catholic, but no longer practice. This didn’t stop me from enjoying its beautiful grounds and delicious restaurant. This entire place is so calming and just simply spectacular to walk around(especially in the fall). All the staff was very helpful and incredibly pleasant to talk with about the history of the place. After our walk around the grounds, we were pleased to see they had a full restaurant. Lucky for us, it was a buffet of German/American food(Octoberfest time). The food was delicious. The dining room was stunning to sit and have a meal. The server was nice. The food was rather expensive, but worth it. We even bought several cakes and pies to go. Again, this unexpected stop turned into my favorite part of the weekend. Regardless if you’re religious or not, you’ll enjoy the grounds and people immensely.

Jeanne Betsinger

Wonderful.

Juan Moreno

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to be in cominion.with God and his most holy mother (Original) Hermoso buen sitio para estar en cominion.con Dios y su madre santísima

Thomas Berryman

A beautiful experience, with the most reverent Masses I've ever experienced.

Isaac Miller

Very beautiful and worth the stop even if you're not Catholic.

Lupita Rios Negrete

Very nice place ! Great !

Rick Brown

What a beautiful site! We will visit again. Take the golf cart up to the top!!!!

luis ramos

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place simply beautiful place (Original) Muy bonito lugar simplemente hermoso lugar

jorgea MENA

Absolutely stunning, beautiful place, its a great place to go to relax and reflect

Lisa Larson

Waited over a half hour for the ride back down after telling the driver that we needed one.

Maria Rago

The love and peace of the Blessed Mother's presence can be felt throughout the grounds and in the buildings. It is really beautiful and the staff couldn't be kinder or more thoughtful. We called ahead since our mom can't walk very far, and they were waiting for us so that they could bring her up the hill in their golf cart. We can't wait to go back.

Erin Johnson

Beautiful

celina patel

OMG

Leslie Swanby

A day of pilgrimage to the Shrine is always a beautiful day with Our Lady - no matter what season! My walk up the hill is always exciting and my walk down the hill at the end of the day is always one of extreme peace in my heart and soul. The healing grace's of confession, the beautiful Sacrifice of the Holy Mass, lunch at the Culina, outdoor stations and rosary walk quickly fill the day. Ending with the holy hour consisting of adoration/rosary/vespers and more led by the Friars tops the day of grace. I highly recommend it to all!!

Maria Melendez

we Love to come and pray and thank God for this amazing place and church that we have at la Cross .came end visit aur Lady of Guadalupe

Kevin Kenney

Great place to find peace and tranquility

Gaagle Plas

Wife insisted we stop here while in La Crosse so we did. It's a great place to visit and if you're in good shape you can hike up the path to the church; otherwise they have golf carts that run up and down the path. We took a gold cart up and then hiked back down. There are places to stop along the way so I suggest walking at least part way.

Donna Flees

This is a beautiful place! I think even if you do not practice a Catholic religion, this is a beautiful environment to visit, walk on the meditation path, enjoy the beautiful landscape and flowers. The Cafe' offers several delicious baked treats and soup. This is a newer built area; the church and chapel are exquisite!

Ben Banks

Beautiful and peaceful

TC Brown

Incredible place! We enjoyed the various stops along the way. The folks here are very knowledgeable! We would go back when in the area. Folks with disabilities might have a rough time but the do have a covered golf cart to move folks with special needs. The trails are paved.

Diane Grantner

Golf cart was a God send. Tour man was so professional and informed gent

Gabriel Gavarro

(Translated by Google) The first time I visited the churches, we got in and it's a spoonful Mass. One lady greeted me and at the end of the Mass, my family asked me to measure her hand and half money told me to go and say with my family that happened four times. years and that gesture I did not forget (Original) La primera vez que visite la iglesias nos metimos y es cuchamos misa una se ñora me saludo y al término de la misa sedes pidió de mi familia medió la mano y medio dinero me dijo que me fuera a de sayunar con mí familia eso pasó ase cuatro años y ese gesto no se me olvidaba

Grant Withrow

This is my favorite place to visit whether it's by myself, with my wife, or as a family. Daily mass and daily reconciliation are offered. There are numerous events. Churches from all over plan pilgrimages here. They offer a weekly Latin Mass which is great. The memorial to the unborn is especially powerful.

Ruben Contreras

Loved this place. i drove 5 1/2 hours to get here, but it was worth it. I came to see my Mother, and was happy to see her smiling at me.

Georgia Klein

Beautiful, atttended mass

Dan Knutson

Beautiful recommend. Also very peaceful

irene pertsinides

While driving from NY to Las Vegas on the highway, I saw the sign for the shrine and I had to stop and spend the night and go to the shrine the next morning. Our Lady of Guadalupe entered my life at the age of 8 when she appeared in my bedroom one night. My sister told me I would sleep talk in spanish to someone. I believe it was Our Lady. 40 years later.... and now for the past couple of months she has come back into my life guiding me towards something I just haven't figured out what. When I saw the sign . I had to stop and all I can say " It was well worth it " I loved it.

Ronald Romandine

Enjoyed the walk

Amy McKay

We visited the end of Aug. The relics were miraculously beautiful. What hope they give to those in need.

Victor Piñon

This place is so warm that even in the snow days you can feel its magic!!

John White

Beautiful place. You can sense the presence of God

Nicholas Averill

Beautiful buildings and picturesque hillside makes the half mile walk to the church well worth it. The visitors center had some very nice people that helped us out when we arrived. There was a mass when we visited so we could not go in the main church during the service but the visit was still well worth it.

Jhon bosco

Very pleasant experience wonderful place got to stay with the monks overnight and eat breakfast with them great people

Pat Krzywonos

It's a beautiful place I'm glad we took this day trip.

Tom Burke

This was a trip that I have been waiting to do for several years and I was not disappointed in my time spent there at all. Nor the feeling of being blest for having visited there. ⛪✝️

Michelle Huhn

What a gorgeous place. Was blessed to be able to return!

Sacred Music

Stunning

sthomas Thomas

Very beautiful place

David Farmbrough

I Wonderful place to visit whether you're Roman Catholic or not.

Juan Mendez

Nice big place to walk arround , nice church!!

Daniel Moucha

Beautiful

Kathy Ertl

Everything here is serene, beautiful and blessed! My husband and are grateful for this holy shrine, and appreciate the good priests and staff working here. We have never been disappointed.

Aswini Ramachandran

Lovely place and Nature. Beautiful serenity. A calm place.

Julie Threadgill

The stunningly beautiful uphill walk to the shrine chapel was the perfect way to begin our morning. You do not have to be of the Catholic faith to appreciate the love and beauty dripped into every aspect of the shrine. Staff were exceedingly friendly and knowledgeable. The cafe food was delicious and very moderately priced (highly recommend the french toast). My husband and I left feeling refreshed.

Gabriela Arteaga

It was very pretty. I didn't go all the way to the top but the gift shop was pretty cool and the little chapel had a lot of beautiful windows.

Pieter Wycoff

Whatever I write about this wonderful place can not do it any worthy justice. All I can say is that if you find yourself nearby or feel a desire to make a pilgrimage to this site...do it! You will most certainly find your Blessed Mother waiting for you there, and the beauty of this place only serves to remind you of her unyielding love for you! Jesus humbled himself and desired to dwell in the Virgin's womb, and how great are the riches for us who choose to humble ourselves and find refuge within the confines of this same Woman, Our Mother.

Julie Howard

Beautiful, sacred. Glorious little world!

Beth Riegel

Beautiful peaceful spot. Good guided tour through the church.

James Jones

Spectacular, Peaceful, and Breathtaking

Robert Jeanne Crosby

Great place

Maria Struska

Iam from Chicago and take a trip with my 4 sisters every year for the weekend. We love every moment of it, it’s so peaceful and beyond beautiful. I’m a big believer in our Lady of a Guadalupe and have so much faith in her. On Sunday morning we have brunch at the restaurant which The food is delicious then we head up to mass. It amazes me that all cultures come to visit the church and that’s such a good feeling. My sisters and I will be visiting for many more years to come.

Maureen Charlevoix

So beautiful and peaceful. Very well maintained and a place every Christian should visit. Make that every person, Christian or not, should visit.

Lauren Fluder

Mass was beautiful and loved the different areas to pray and learn more about our faith. The statue of the Holy family is something I spent quite a while reflecting on, make sure you take a look. The shrine is beautiful year round; stop, pray and take a look if you're in the area or passing through, or make the trip out just for this and you won't be disappointed.

Zhanna Poltavets

It is a nice place.

Gregg & Deborah Randall

A Wonderful and Spiritual place to visit and STAY AWHILE...You will find Your experience very worthwhile for Your Mind, Body and Soul

Anne Wieczorek

Serenity and true, clear teaching.

Tom Adamson

Shrine emanates peace and love in Wisconsin's most scenic setting.

Tami Brongiel

Beautifully manicured grounds with lovely flowers everywhere. It is a very holy place. Quiet and peaceful. Celebrated Holy Mass at the magnificent main church. Enjoyed the rosary walk, the candle chaple, and the life garden. There are a few picnic tables to have lunch under a tree after walking around the serene grounds. We felt the presence of our blessed Mother Mary surrounding is while we were there. Thank you for creating this prayerful shrine!

Kelli Gartner

It was so beautiful from the road that we couldn't pass it up. We needed to kill a little time and this seemed to be a fair enough option. We quickly learned that it was more of a workout than we had anticipated. It wasn't horrible, but a bit of a hike when you're in flip-flops. Not being of the christian faith, this wasn't a spiritual achievement. Nonetheless, it was definitely worth a look.

Jasmin Ledezma

It is a very beatiful place the gift shop has many thing to look at. In the church it is really beautiful.

Benjamin Reinhart

Stunningly beautiful. Worthy basilica for the Mother of God.

JR

Wasn't finished building it when I was there, but looked like it would be amazing.

Bentley Wolfe

It was interesting. I'm not catholic, or generally religious. So some of the symbolism is lost on me, but I enjoyed the visit.

Maria Lourdes Hernandez

Beautiful place, stations of the cross and walking rosary are amazing!

Donna Jaeger

First time visit. Plan to go back and take in more when weather warms up.

Jade Fang

Beautiful incredible place a must visit!

Pete Malin

Must see

Lydia Tovar

Beautiful and great

Silvia azpuru

Best place to visit!

cathgrl 07

Beautiful shrine. The restaurant and gift shop are also lovely.

Miguel Galvez

Beautiful Catholic shrine in a beautiful setting. Dedicated in 2008 by Cardinal Burke, founder of the shrine. The architecture is breathtaking. One of the most beautiful churches in the Midwest. The walk to the shrine is equally beautiful, especially in the Fall. Don't miss the devotional areas around the shrine dedicated to different saints and to the unborn. The Franciscans Friars of the Immaculate are in charge of the pastoral care of the shrine. Holy and hardworking priests who celebrate the sacraments very reverently.

Kienan Mick

Whether you’re religious or not, the shrine is a peaceful place to contemplate.

Darlene Behland

Absolutely beautiful! with an excellent restaurant on the premises

Bob Thoene

Amazing and beautiful surroundings in God's nature. Peaceful! Our youth group were silent and respectful at the memorial for the unborn.

Mary Wint

Loved the votive chapel and it's stained

vogmar1

A wonderful place to pray to our blessed lady. The nature trails provide a peaceful setting of meditation and reflection. Don't forget to bring your rosary!

Jason Suleski

Wow was this great to see. I would take the time to check it out even if church is not your thing. Staff was great, very friendly and helpfull.

Jaime Apodaca

(Translated by Google) This very beautiful church very nice (Original) Esta muy bonita la iglecia muy bonita esperencia

Kirsten Norman

A beautiful place to visit and spend some time

kayla lorsung

We went on a family vacation and decided we wanted to take our children on a little pilgrimage and found this shrine close by to us. I never imagined that it was going to be so beautiful. The grounds and church was breathtaking and every detail had such meaning. I loved the path up to the church. It felt like a true pilgrimage. We highly recommend visiting this shrine. It is such a gem.

Guadalupe Estrada

It was really nice to go see my virgen marry and more happy that my grandma came from Mexico and she was real happy to go see her Shes real believer

JOHN QUIGLEY

What a beautiful & peaceful way to spend a summer afternoon. Wish I lived nearby to frequent & meditate

Peter Tran

The last 2 years I have done a pilgrimage to the main 3 shrines in Wisconsin. I traveled from Our Lady of Good Help in Green Bay, to Holy Hill in Hubertus, and then to Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse. I love all 3 shrines and cannot emphasize how wonderful they all are.

Chris Sekorski

Beautiful in both spirit and architecture.

Dank Memes

Have to take a path to enter the church but have carts to take up up the path.

Rudy Valdovinos

I love it beautiful place!

Peggy Gotta

Very beautiful

Vilma Alpirez

(Translated by Google) Beautiful sacred place to go as a tourist (Original) Hermoso lugar sagrado para ir de turista

Braeden Connelly

Excellent place to visit! Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking!!! Food at the cafe is very fresh and amazing!!! Church is amazing!!!!

Tony Frasco

Beautiful shine in the most beautiful part of Wisconsin! Truly a prayerful place with a dedicated and loving staff. I highly encourage you to visit! Truly a blessed site!

Jagoda Kompiel

(Translated by Google) Very nice quiet quietly you can relax and come back again (Original) Bardzo miło cicho spokojnie można wypocząć i wrócić ponownie

Mairead Petersen

Apparently God and Our Lady of Guadalupe do not like dogs!!! Or dog lovers. Brought my family who were visiting to the Shrine today with our family pet terrior dog. Along our walk up to the shrine we met many other family's who stopped and commented on how lovely our little dog was. Obviously we had no intention of bringing our dog into the actual church and I handed over my dog to my husband so I could go in with my relations. Just as I turned to go in a lady driving a cart started to shout at me was this my dog, in front of an audience of people outside the church. I, not comfortable with all the stares approached the lady in the cart and said yes. The lady went on to say unless my dog was a service dog she was not allowed on the grounds. My husband asked where in fact was there a sign to indicate this. There is none!!!! But it is on a 8 by 11 printed piece of paper in the bottom corner in the window of the main entrance which is covered by a plant!!!!!!! Yeah not the Christian experience I was expecting

John Keuler

Holy place feel at peace.

Laura Holum

Beautiful, reverent place to spend time. Trails are paved and not too steep. Even if you aren't Catholic, go check out the beauty of this place.

Tony Campechano

I love so much

Rafael Chavez Contreras

Amazing setting for meditation and prayer.

luis tenezaca

Peaceful place

rich gruber

A very special place worth the visit and then some!

Jef Femal

Inspirational, gorgeous setting

Beth Cegler

Wonderful! Wish I would have had more time. Peaceful. The people are wonderful.

Peter Anthony

Beautiful scenery. Tranquil setting. Very peaceful. Plenty of places to stop, meditate and pray. Well worth the visit.

Birdy Threadz

Very friendly people. Breakfast was really good.

Johnny Krump

Great place to walk and pray. Massive Cathedral.

Anna G

Beautiful place, super peaceful. They have English, Spanish and Latin Mass!!!

Audrey Schmidt

Always very beautiful place . Peaceful. Love visiting .

Teresa Diaz

Peaceful place.

Anthony Parisek

Amazing shrine; beautiful place to pray. We plan to visit at least annually!

Maribeth Cole

Pleasantly surprised!! Was not sure what to expect on cold winter day - but so incredibly beautiful even in -2o. Classy almost luxurious, clean, friendly - spiritual. Will try to visit more - worth the drive.

Twin Citian

Fantastic place of worship. Very highly recommended.

Dennis Pixler

Great facility, beautiful scenery in the fall, has a good restaurant.

Tabitha Simon

Beautiful ground. Wonderful place to visit.

Darlene Schultz

Just beautiful

servs sev

Worse brunch ever - limited selection, poor quality food, substandard service, overpriced

West Chester

Great location

luis asqui

(Translated by Google) Verjinsita takes care of us and we protect by this beautiful nature (Original) Verjinsita cuida nos y protegemos por esté hermoso naturaleza

Nancy Ziesmer

Very beautiful~so serene

Karl C.

Everyone was very helpful, chapel beautiful.

rochelle

Wonderful grounds beautiful church and devotion stops

Chas. J.P. Dees

Awesome Holy House of God!

Eloisa Martínez

(Translated by Google) Simply beautiful . Thank you all your blessings. (Original) Simplemente hermoso . Agradesiendole todas sus bendiciones .

Mark McGuire

What a beautiful place of prayer. Thanks for the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate for offering a wonderful Mass and devotions! Thanks Cardinal Burke

Jennifer Rosener

Amazing

veronica sustar

Beautiful Shrine in an awesome location.

Bradley Przytarski

Walking around the shrine on a sunny fall day is almost perfection. Then go eat and complete an amazing day.

Nancy Berra

Fall colors are spectacular

Palemon Miraflor

I just loved the place super fabulous I go every year ..

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Mike Warfel

A beautiful, holy & inspiring shrine. I hope I have a chance to return again.

bigwillystyle2012

Beautiful place with beautiful, healing energy. This is the only holy ground left in the area where angels still reside and interact. Definitely worth visiting. Make it a point to come here. I've been an active Chios EMT for eleven years and this place vibrates with great spiritual energy. I've visited many places that are spiritual but nothing compares to the energy I feel here. Thank you for allowing us to visit. I'm very thankful for this.

Jesu O

Sure the most beautiful shrine to our wonderful blessed lady- they did a phenomenal job on the newly built shrine! It is a MUST to come here! So beautiful, breathtaking, and adorable.

Lupita Torres

It so special in a good way you feel clam and all

Mark Hady

Nice shrine but for the money that was put into it the electrical contractor could've done their work to code.

Paula Bautista

Beautiful place restaurant had good food. Lots of parking

Joshua Stegman

Beautiful place to pray and visit. Daily mass at 11am. They have a rosary walk and a stations of the cross walk.

Mark Medinger

Worth checking out for its magnificent architecture and tasteful decorating. As close to European interiors as Wisconsin's bound to get

Vera Lucaj

A BEAUTIFUL PLACE.TO VISIT...SOOO PEACEFUL..IT TRUELY IS HEAVEN ON EARTH!!!!!

Timothy Cavanaugh

This is a beautiful place of pilgrimage. Magnificent architecture, reverent liturgy, skillfully performed music, and a very knowledgeable and accommodating staff.

Jacob Francois

Beautiful Shine! I go up almost every month to go to confessions and pray!

Thomas Thimons

Must see it to believe it!

Bethany Herb

Wonderful place of pilmigrage.

Don Zignego

Special and spiritual beautiful peaceful and healthy, worthwhile

Andrew Larson

I was late to meet my class here. Did not appreciate attitude from golf cart man. I hit my head on the low hanging lights to the entrance of the church and I didn't feel welcome. Terrible service. I might have to go back and I don't want to.

A. G.

Just great. Beautiful location and architecture, staff is wonderful and friendly. Honestly thought such a shrine here was a silly idea till I visited. Even if you're not religious, check it out. It's really nice.

Susan Soutor

Beautiful clean reverant

Chad S

Peaceful shrine south of La Crosse, easy to find as one can follow signs off Interstate 90. Visitor center with restrooms, shop and cafe are at the bottom of the hill. A walk up toward the Shrine winds past a small chapel and several gardens before reaching the Shrine. For those unable to complete the walk, there's a cart. The grounds and buildings, along with the Shrine itself are well taken care of and peaceful, quiet, pretty places. The complex is great in both summer and winter. Mass and confession are offered on occasions throughout the week, check schedule.

Gloria Frost

Beautiful shrine. Worth visiting if you are in the area. The cafe has great food too.

Bradley Pfeifer

Beautiful

Kate Dennehy

Beautiful church - such a hidden gem!

Liza Ibarra

Beautiful grounds. Ate brunch in the restaurant which was delicious.

Phil Trivilino

What a beautiful shrine, church, stations and rosary walks; and grounds. We made the 9am Latin Mass on Sunday, been a lot of years for me, when I was an alter boy in the 60s. Lots of photos. Great gift shop and cafe as well. We spent 3 hours here and could easily double that. The whole area is built on a wonderful, treed steep hillside. They offer cart rides to those that need them.

Stella Stevenson

This is an awe inspiring, beautiful and holy place. It exceeded my expectations. My family and I felt fortunate to have the opportunity to spend the afternoon here.

Gary DeGregorio

Wonderful experience.

Anmichelle López

Beautiful and peaceful. Love the place!

christine kniep

Sacred space.