Fees:Admission is free, but during the Festival of Lights, which usually runs from Thanksgiving to the end of December, there's a general admission charge during the evening hours. A lovely stroll around the Grotto, the stations of the cross, and the upper gardens are serene and perfect for anyone even if you're not religious. It is a good place to pray, heal, or enjoy the scenery with a nice walk. I found the observatory which had tall beautiful windows and I got to enjoy the sunset. Bill's Steak House and Silver Buckle Lounge, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Want to report conditions for this trail? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Grotto - Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother, Portland, OR Oregon - Postcard at the best online prices at eBay! Theresa A/Tripadvisor The Cypress Room is my favorite with kids, just remember that the restaurant is for adults only after 10pm. The performances throughout the year vary, with ballets, musicals, Broadway performances, and family events. In the spring and fall, layering is a good idea while also being prepared for the random rain shower. The Grotto Address 8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, OR 97220-5028, USA Phone +1 503-254-7371 Web Visit website The Grottoformally known as the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Motheris a Roman Catholic sanctuary and shrine located in Portland, Oregon. Slappycakes has griddles in the middle of the dining tables and encourages kiddos to make their own pancakes. Absolutely beautiful setting and amazingly meaningful in our journey of prayer with the Blessed Mother. Gateway Discovery Park is (also) huge and regularly offers fun community activities. They are within in walking distance from the new Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center. NE 85th and Sandy Blvd. It is typically at least 3 feet wide with many wider passing spaces. Gardens and gift shop are open daily. . Tips:Rev. The medical center is located about 12 miles southeast of downtown Portland, Oregon, USA in the suburb of Clackamas. It also has a great museum store. Via Matris: Via Matris is yet another impressive work of art at the Grotto. Choir singing in church. Extensive gift shop for religious gifts but beware we witnessed cars broken into and windows broken with very little traffic in parking lot. There is another Piet sitting in the middle of the chapel.