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.
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 P4,670 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
P4,670
P5,277 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grants. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
The lady at the desk was able to get me a room on the ground floor which was super helpful when traveling alone having to carry on luggage etc.. I can’t Denver hee name but she was super kind.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants
Leisure Lodge Motel

Leisure Lodge Motel

2 out of 5
1204 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM
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The price is P3,380 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
P3,380
P4,149 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grants. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Truman Park and Grants Public Library are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
Clean and comfortable. Great for the price.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Leisure Lodge Motel
Quality Inn & Suites Grants - I-40

Quality Inn & Suites Grants - I-40

2.5 out of 5
1496 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM
The price is P4,972 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
P4,972
P5,619 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grants. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (951 reviews)
Clean room staff was great

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Grants - I-40
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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