The devotional areas at the Shrine are outdoors and along a sloped path that is about ½ mile from the beginning at the Pilgrim Center to the Shrine Church.  There are additional outdoor areas (Rosary Walk and Stations of the Cross) sloping upwards on a path above the Church.  The entire path from the Pilgrim Center is paved, and there are many benches along the way.

Visitors with children are cautioned to keep them on the path, as the natural vegetation near the path may contain poison ivy.

With the exception of assistance animals, pets are not allowed on the path or in the Pilgrim Center.

We have limited use of electric golf carts, which are driven by volunteers or staff.  These carts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Because of the limited number, they are only available for transport to and from the Shrine Church.  As much as we would like to offer it, time and demand does not permit us exclusive use of carts for personal tours. 

Because the carts are battery powered and require 8 hours to recharge, they are sometimes exhausted and unusable in the late afternoon due to heavy demand.  We are taking steps to limit their use by able-bodied pilgrims in order to help remedy this concern. We ask that only those needing assistance ride while others walk to the Shrine Church.

There are also a number of wheelchairs available, again on a first-come, first-served basis.  These allow a more leisurely look at the devotional areas, but must be accompanied by someone at all times.

Restrooms, orientation room, gift shop and restaurant are all on the same floor of the Pilgrim Center.