The Grotto

The Grotto

A peaceful oasis in the midst of the city, The Grotto is set among 62 acres of botanical gardens. As an internationally renowned Catholic sanctuary, The Grotto offers a place of peace and quiet reflection for all people. More than 100 beautifully sculpted statues and shrines are nestled among flower-lined pathways winding under towering firs. Peaceful reflection ponds, spectacular cliffside vistas and award-winning architecture offer inspiration for all who visit this natural gallery in the woods. Gardens and gift shop are open daily; group tours and daily Mass are also offered. Open year-round; hours vary.

Sandy Boulevard at N.E. 85th Avenue (map 6)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20008
Portland, Ore. 97294
503.254.7371
www.thegrotto.org

Selected things to see and do in Portland:

The Grotto The Pearl District Pittock Mansion Portland Japanese Garden International Rose Test Garden World Forestry Center Discovery Museum Portland Children's Museum Oregon Zoo Portland Classical Chinese Garden Museum of Contemporary Craft Portland Saturday Market Portland Oregon Information Center Portland Spirit Portland Art Museum Oregon Historical Society Ladd's Addition Garden Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Willamette Jetboat Excursions End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Peninsula Park Rose Garden Lloyd Center Ice Rink