El Malpais National Conservation Area

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

#BVSBLUE When standing on the tall sandstone cliffs looking over the Cibola National Forest I felt so small, the clouds were so big. I could see for miles and miles.

Located near Acoma Pueblo, La Ventana (the window) Arch is Jen of the largest natural arches found in New Mexico. This is as close as the .5 mile path allows you to get to it.

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Activities

Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 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.

El Morro National Monument

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by El Morro National Monument in Ramah. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Woodpecker Arch

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Woodpecker Arch during your travels in Ramah. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants

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Motel 6 Grants, NM

1505 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM

Leisure Lodge Motel

1204 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM

Best Western Grants Inn

1551 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM

Quality Inn & Suites Grants - I-40

1496 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM

Days Inn by Wyndham Grants

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Southwest Motel

1000 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grants - Milan by IHG

1512 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM

Super 8 by Wyndham Grants

1604 E Santa Fe Ave Grants NM

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