West Bend, IA

Travel Guide

The Grotto in the winter
The Grotto in the winter
A portion of the Grotto of the Redemption looms ahead, this monument is enormous and incredible. The largest accumulation of rocks and exotic gems in the world.
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The Gaudi like concept reminds me of Barcelona! A neat find in the middle of nowhere in Iowa!
The largest man made grotto on Earth, and considered to be the "Eighth Wonder of the World", this particular scene depicts Paradise Lost, in the book of Genesis.
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Park View Inn & Suites and Conference Center

Park View Inn & Suites and Conference Center

2 out of 5
13 4th St. NE West Bend IA
The price is ¥11,006 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
¥11,006
¥12,106 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Bend. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (166 reviews)
Friendly, clean and comfortable. A little outdated but doesn’t distract from the Arya. Make sure to say to Howie the hotel lab. He’s the best part of the stay!

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Park View Inn & Suites and Conference Center
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Emmetsburg

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Emmetsburg

2 out of 5
777 Main St Emmetsburg IA
Stay at this hotel in Emmetsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Popular attractions Wild Rose Casino and Harland Park are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (176 reviews)
Room was clean and serviceable. Nothing special. No fridge. Hair conditioner dispenser was empty. Trivago and the hotel stated that breakfast was included. There was no breakfast ("Oh, we don't do that anymore. We should take that off the website") Ordered dinner in the bar/grill area and it took ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Emmetsburg
GrandStay Hotel & Suites Algona IA

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Algona IA

2.5 out of 5
840 Highway 18 West Algona IA
The price is ¥15,194 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
¥15,194
¥17,018 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Algona. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
Room was very clean and quiet from the walk in was super clean. Breakfast was good had a little bit of everything. Staff was great and vary helpful. We ended up staying an extra night with no problems they got us fresh towels and anything else that we may need. Definitely will be staying again ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Algona IA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!!

Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!!

Emmetsburg IA
Stay at this cabin in Emmetsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Watson Heritage Area and Bluestem Meadow Wildlife Area are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Such a comfortable stay that we didn't want to leave!Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, plenty of counterspace, adorable cows, and a hot tub to boot!We're already planning our next trip. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Shouse - Hot Tub - Mini Highland Cows!!!
Historic 3 -bedroom house in Algona close to downtown WiFi. 2 parks nearby

Historic 3 -bedroom house in Algona close to downtown WiFi. 2 parks nearby

Algona IA
Stay at this vacation home in Algona. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Camp Algona POW Museum and Kossuth County Historical ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Great location for our event.Good communication from host

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Historic 3 -bedroom house in Algona close to downtown WiFi. 2 parks nearby
Cozy Cabin on 5 Island Lake - Family Friendly

Cozy Cabin on 5 Island Lake - Family Friendly

Emmetsburg IA
Stay at this cabin in Emmetsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Five Island Lake and Duhigg Park are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
We had a great time staying at this property, the house is clean and has everything you need. We enjoyed the fire pit and fishing off the dock. We will be coming back again soon. We gave this property five stars, the only thing none of us liked were the beds, being that they were SUPER soft (but ...

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Cozy Cabin on 5 Island Lake - Family Friendly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of West Bend

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Really enjoyed our visit the church was beautiful and it has daily mass

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The Grotto is located here and is a great tourist attraction. Small farming community that is very quiet and safe. There is a Casey’s gas station that serves pizza and snack foods. I believe there is a nice restaurant downtown for lunch and dinne

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The Grotto is very unique and if anybody should have a chance to see it you wont be disappointed.