About This Spring
Grotto Mountain Spring Water National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Mount St. Mary's University Here are some great spring links. http://www.msmary.edu/grotto/grotto_cave.html#Blessed_Grotto_Water http://funsprings.vpinf.com/replica-grotto-lourdes.html http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1955&dat=19970510&id=lW8lAAAAIBAJ&sjid=caYFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5507,6499733 A forest path, and a favorite rock: The happy discovery of the spiritual stomping grounds for a saint http://www.fredericknewspost.com/your_life/life_news_collection/religion/the-grotto-a-place-of-faith-and-personal-peace/article_66e65cc4-0414-5b53-80ea-79b661c8d35a.html?mode=jqm_gal http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g41132-d264769-i77753438-National_Shrine_Grotto_of_Lourdes-Emmitsburg_Maryland.html http://books.google.com/books?id=jPEsIsbwCQEC&pg=PA377&lpg=PA377&dq=grotto+spring+water+Emmitsburg&source=bl&ots=A4B8b9lUNO&sig=Ecdoz5KJgn_z8XukcUIhJc_ZHCU&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ztroVPXRM4mUNrm7gbAH&ved=0CB0Q6AEwBjgU http://www.facebook.com/674241786029248 http://www.facebook.com/grottooflourdes?_rd The University's Shrine is where you will find the Spring. Nearby is the Miller Family Visitor's Center. Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Gates close by 5 PM). The water tastes delicious! The TDS was 10
Getting There
Address
16330, Grotto Rd, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, US
GPS Coordinates
39.681562, -77.356217
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Quick Facts
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Tips
Bring empty jugs or bottles to fill up.
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Safety Info
Always test or filter water from natural springs before drinking. Water quality can change seasonally.
Bring your own containers. A portable water filter like a LifeStraw is recommended.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.