The Grotto
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/oregon16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend The Grotto, a rock-cave shrine and gardens, and several call it beautiful. Visitors single out the upper gardens and their views, reached by elevator, and the upstairs chapel; two suggest going at Christmas for the decorations. One visitor says much of it is accessible, with benches throughout, and another says the lower area is small while the upper gardens mean more walking. One visitor finds it too heavily religious in feel, while another says it appeals even to non-religious visitors.
Address
The Grotto, 8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, OR 97220
At a glance
- Best for
- Views, Walks
- Known for
- Upper gardens and views, Upstairs chapel
Nearby on this map
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Slaktivist in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Suggests a stroll around the Grotto as part of a date idea.
- Recommendsu/NuncErgoFacite in r/askportland · Oct 2025seasonality
Says the Grotto looks lovely at any time of year.
- Recommendsu/ethiothienine in r/askportland · Jun 2026uniqueness
Describes it as feeling slightly haunting but mostly beautiful, and suggests it as a place to see.
- Caveatu/AdHistorical5703 in r/askportland · Apr 2024
Dismisses The Grotto as too heavily religious in feel.
- Recommendsu/Striking_Debate_8790 in r/askportland · May 2025
Calls the Grotto a pleasant place to go.
- Recommendsu/motstilreg in r/askportland · Feb 2025
Names the Grotto as a place worth going to.
- Recommendsu/raisedbytelevisions in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Says they have long liked the grotto as a place for this kind of reflection.
- Recommendsu/sirrkitt in r/oregon · Nov 2023seasonality
Suggests visiting the Grotto at Christmas for its decorations.
Show all 16 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Physical-Egg892 in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Calls the highest garden section at the Grotto lovely.
- Recommendsu/st0neyspice in r/askportland · Apr 2025access
Says the lower area is open to visitors, with the top level reached by elevator.
- Recommendsu/chichi-lover in r/askportland · Apr 2024
Suggests The Grotto as a place to visit.
- Recommendsu/devisedchaos in r/askportland · Sep 2026
Calls it a peaceful, beautiful spot with history and views from its gardens.
- Recommendsu/OodaliOoo in r/askportland · Apr 2026uniqueness
Calls this rock-cave shrine and gardens gorgeous, even for non-religious visitors.
- Recommendsu/squidsinamerica in r/askportland · Apr 2024access
A visitor finds the lower part small while the upper gardens require considerable walking and suggests sitting in the upper chapel.
- Recommendsu/hkohne in r/askportland · Apr 2024access
Says much of the Grotto is accessible, with benches throughout and handicap parking in the main lot.
- Recommendsu/f1lth4f1lth in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Suggests the grotto as a visit, offering no further detail.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.