Shrines

17 attractions

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Black Madonna Shrine

Eureka, Missouri

Hand built by a Franciscan Brother, this peaceful, refreshing atmosphere is a welcome tonic for…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza

Loves Park, Illinois

Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza is a 2.5-acre park with 40 flags, 30 languages, 10 prophets of…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Lourdes in Litchfield Shrine of Our Lady of Lourde

Litchfield, Connecticut

Conducted by Montfort Missionaries. 35-acre shrine with replica of the grotto of Lourdes in France,…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Mary, Mother of the Church Shrine

Laurie, Missouri

Shrine dedicated to Mary in a natural setting featuring a 14-ft. stainless steel sculpture of…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Marytown National Religious Shrine of St. Maximillion Kolbe

Libertyville, Illinois

The Shrine of St. Maximillion Kolbe is one of the nation's most beautiful religious sites.…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

Perryville

St. Mary's of the Barrens Church (dates to 1827), Marian Grotto and gift shop.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

Belleville, Illinois

There are 200 beautifully landscaped acres of gardens, decotional areas, an Outdoor Amphitheater, the Shrine…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

National Shrine of St. Therese/Carmelite Visitors Center

Darien, Illinois

The national shrine of St. Therese, "the little flower," offers the best collection of relics…

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National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague

Prague, Oklahoma

At the National Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague, thanksgiving and honor are given…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Old McKendree Chapel

Jackson

Built in 1819, a National Methodist Shrine.

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Our Lady of Fatima Shrine

Arapahoe, Nebraska

Father Henry Davis, a Polish priest that survived a Nazi concentration camp, artfully constructed a…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

Rio Grande City, Texas

Replica of venerable shrine in Lourdes, France; contains statues of Our Lady of Lourdes and…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Prairie Labyrinth

Harvard, Illinois

Prairie Labyrinth is a 110' diameter, Chartres Style labyrinth for prayer or meditation.

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Santuario de Chimayo

Chimayo, New Mexico

Legendary shrine, built 1813-16, miraculous, healing earth. Destination of statewide Good Friday pilgrimage.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Shrine of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

St. Charles, Missouri

Site of first free school west of the Mississippi River. Established in 1818 by Missouri's…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

The Rose of Sharon Sanctuary

Horton, Kansas

The Rose of Sharon Sanctuary stands as a source of inspiration and meditation on the…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Trinity Heights

Sioux City, Iowa

Thirty-foot stainless steel statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Peace, stands above…

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