Ave Maria Grotto, 1600 St. Bernard Dr SE, 34.175°, -86.816389°, +1 256-734-4110. Oct-Mar: Daily 9AM-5PM; Apr-Sep: Daily 9AM-6PM; closed 1 Jan, Easter, Thanksgiving, 25 Dec. Nestled in an old quarry on the grounds of an abbey are hundreds of miniature versions of religious sites from around the world. A Benedictine monk started crafting them in 1892 from all manner of found objects and discarded supplies. Adults $8, students/seniors $6, military/veterans $5, under 6 free 2020-02-18