Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at St. Lucy's Church: Near Allerton Avenue in the Bronx, a French-style grotto has been blessing Bronx natives for decades. The Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at St. Lucy’s Church is located a few bus stops away from the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo, yet has remained undiscovered to many New Yorkers. However, for residents of the Bronx, this heavenly exhibit has been a symbol of the community since it was constructed in 1939. The Grotto is open every day from 9 a.m. to dusk. The Religious Goods Store and Hall of Saints is open everyday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12-12:30 p.m.)