Grants: A Land Filled with Hiking Adventures
The city of Grants, NM is the county seat of Cibola County and is only less than 80 miles away from Albuquerque. It was named after three Canadian Grant brothers who won a contract to build a section of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. From a town which prospered in railroad logging, it went famous as America’s ‘carrot capital’ in the 1930s. With the discovery of uranium ore, Grants, New Mexico developed its mining industry until 1980. It currently enjoys a tourism boom, thanks to its scenic beauty.
Best Time to Visit
From May to October are the best months to enjoy outdoor activities, including primitive camping, wildflower viewing, and hiking. They are also the most picturesque times of the beautiful vistas. Mid-June to September are the busiest season for tourism and hence expect room rates of Grants, NM hotels to skyrocket. If you wish cheaper lodging and accommodations, come over to the city during the winter season. Many enjoy tubing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing as snowfalls.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Grants, NM offers year-round recreation and so it’s best to stay in hotels near many amazing attractions and hiking trails. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grants-Milan is an excellent choice. You can take a tour at the El Malpais National Conservation Area and the New Mexico Mining Museum. Motel 6 Grants is another value hotel near these tourist destinations. If you are after a more relaxing and luxurious stay, Quality Inn & Suites Grants is right for you. You can play a game of poker at the Sky City Casino and try your luck. Golfers may also want to visit Coyote del Malpais Golf Course which offers 18-hole championship style golf.