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Car Rental Madison and the Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary

Find peace and serenity in Southeastern Wisconsin. When you travel with Mayfair Car Rental Madison, explore the unique spiritual experience that is Holy Hill National Shrine. Located atop a hill in 435-acres of woodlands, the Holy Hill Monument is a beautiful sight in Hubertus, Wisconsin. View the stunning architecture of the Holy Hill Basilica, take part in a mass, pray, or just relax. Over 500,000 people visit the Basilica each year. Since the early 1900’s Holy Hill has been a site of Christian pilgrimage. When you travel with Mayfair Car Rental Madison, embark on your own spiritual journey, or just appreciate this Monument for its grandeur.

Climb to the sky

As you reach the final stretch of your 178-step ascent, you’ll feel a sense of satisfaction. However, as you look out over the picturesque Wisconsin landscape, you’ll experience the true peace and harmony that Holy Hill is famous for. As one of the highest points in Wisconsin at 1,350 feet above sea level, Holy Hill is the ideal location to take in scenic Wisconsin. Bring your camera to make a lasting memory. On most days, you can see the Milwaukee skyline, located 30 miles away, from the Holy Hill observation tower. As you travel from Milwaukee with Mayfair Car Rental Madison, let your imagination roam to Holy Hill and the spectacular sights you’re about to experience.

The story of Holy Hill

A long, long time ago, a hermit by the name of Francois Soubrio lived on Holy Hill. Soubrio found an ancient diary with a detailed map of the hill describing a stone alter and cross, raised on this hill. The monument on the hill was dedicated to Jesus’ mother Mary. When you travel to Holy Hill with Mayfair Car Rental Madison, you’re in for a spiritual experience. Walk through the neo-Romanesque Church and see the Stations of the Cross. Free to enter, Holy Hill is one of Wisconsin’s top tourist destinations. The Monastery is open daily from 7am until 7pm. The Church, Shrine, and Grounds at Holy Hill are open between 5 and 5 daily, while the Scenic Tower is open from 9am until 4:45pm during the week and from 1:30pm until 4:45pm on Sundays. Located at 1525 Carmel Road, directions to the Holy Hill Monument can be found online at http://www.holyhill.com/.

Giving is a great feeling

Picture this…You pull into your driveway or parking lot in a stylish Car Rental Madison vehicle. As you drive up, your family and friends are waiting for you. Next, you see their eyes light up and a smile spread across their faces as they realize you’ve brought them a gift. Holy Hill is home to an amazing gift shop filled with items unique to the National Shrine of Mary. Purchase artwork, statues, medals, rosaries, videos, holy water, books, and more. Imagine the warm feeling you’ll get after giving your loved ones a variety of fantastic gifts. Fill your car rental Madison vehicle to the brim. The Holy Hill gift shop can be accessed online 24-hours a day at http://giftstore.holyhill.com/. Not only are you giving to your loved ones, but also, the money raised at the Holy Hill Gift Shop goes towards the maintenance and beautification of the National Monument site.

Bring your group to Holy Hill

If you’re traveling in a group with Mayfair Car Rental Madison, bring your entire group to the Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary. Group and individual retreats including accommodations are available at Holy Hill for up to two weeks at a time. During your time at Holy Hill, meals are available at the Holy Hill Café. The Basilica at Holy Hill is also available for marriages, baptisms, and confirmation celebrations. To inquire about any of these services, call Holy Hill at 262-628-1838.