El Malpais National Monument

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Sandstone Bluffs
Sandstone Bluffs
The largest lava flow in CONUS and some great arches. Such a beautiful area.
This is a wonderful overlook at Sandstone Bluffs overlooking the lava flows at El Malpais about 12 miles south of Grants, NM. It's an easy stop off of the Interstate but worth driving through the park. The Ventana Arch is about 8 miles further down Highway 117.
This ice cave is the end of a collapsed lava tube 17.5 miles long, the longest known in North America. The coloration is due to algae that lived in the water that filled the cavern which is now frozen to a depth of more than 20 feet. The cave remains a constant 31 degrees F year-round.
Leisure Lodge Motel

Leisure Lodge Motel

2 out of 5
1204 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM
The price is RM228 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
RM228
RM280 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grants. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Truman Park and Grants Public Library are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
Host was very warm and friendly. Gave us lots of good ideas on sights and food. Place a little dated but I would go back again without question

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Leisure Lodge Motel
Motel 6 Grants, NM

Motel 6 Grants, NM

2 out of 5
1505 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM
The price is RM203 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
RM203
RM229 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Grants. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Motel 6 Grants, NM
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants

2.5 out of 5
1608 E Santa Fe Avenue Grants NM
The price is RM298 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
RM298
RM337 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grants. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room, comfortable bed. Internet too slow to use.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants
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Popular places to visit

cave opening silhouette

Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano during your travels in Grants. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano
El Calderon Trail El Malpais National Monument New Mexico

El Calderon Trail

You can take time to visit El Calderon Trail during your travels to Grants. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and waterfalls.

El Calderon Trail
Hiking Mount Taylor a Stratovolcano in Grants New Mexico Cibola National Monument

Mount Taylor

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Taylor during your travels in Grants. Visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mount Taylor
Visible from the parking lot a short walk will get you this closer vantage point.

La Ventana Natural Arch

You can take time to visit La Ventana Natural Arch during your travels to Grants. Wander the parks or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

La Ventana Natural Arch
La Ventana Arch at El Malpais National Monument in Grants, New Mexico

La Ventana Arch

You can find out about the history of Grants when you stop by La Ventana Arch. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

La Ventana Arch

Smokey Circle

Explore the great outdoors at Smokey Circle, a lovely green space in Grants. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Smokey Circle