Directions from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Grants, New Mexico





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Gooseberry-Mt. Taylor

Things To Do – Grants, New Mexico

The views near here are fantastic . More on trails.mtbr.com

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  • The ride up is a huffer and a puffer but is overall not that bad-one section gets very steep but it mellows as you near the turn to Mosca Pk. More on trails.mtbr.com

  • Climb and then climb some more on Forest Service Roads! You gain around 3000' of elevation to the top of Mt. Taylor. Keep your eyes peeled for the singletrack turn onto Gooseberry its kind of hidde... More on trails.mtbr.com

Old Acoma "Sky City

Landmarks – Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico

We love taking out of town guests to see the Sky City at Acoma Pueblo. It's a unique piece of history that ... More on TripAdvisor

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  • The situation of the place is gorgeous. The visitor center is really nice, too and we had a good lunch. Hav... More on TripAdvisor

  • Inscription. Legend describes Acoma as a "place that always was". Archaeological evidence shows it has been... More on HMDB

Grants - El Malpais Visitor Center

Things To Do – Grants, New Mexico

The Visitor Center for El Malpais National Monument is located in Grants. More on PlanetWare

Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center

Tours – Grants, New Mexico

East of Grants, this center sits within an expansive Pueblo-style building with a broad atrium showing off views of the Malpais. It offers fliers and films on the region's parks, forests, and Indi... More on Frommers

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  • The Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center was completed through a cooperative effort between federal, state and local agencies, a non-profit entity and tribal governments. The Visitor Center provides... More on recreation.gov

El Morro National Monument

Landmarks – Ramah, New Mexico

I recall chasing rabbits and horned lizards through the sage, searching for pinion nuts to feast on their s... More on Epinions.com

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  • Except for a strong breeze which made things a bit chilly, the weather was perfect. More on Epinions.com

  • If you're interested in visiting a national park and enjoy walking, visit El Morro National Monument. You'l... More on Epinions.com

El Malpais - Big Skylight Cave

National And State Parks – Grants, New Mexico

Big Skylight Cave at El Malpais National Park is named for the large opening in the roof. The cave is 600 feet ... More on PlanetWare

El Malpais - Lava Wall

Things To Do – Grants, New Mexico

The highest lava wall at El Malpais National Monument is over 100 feet high in some places. Plant life is able ... More on PlanetWare

El Malpais - Ice Caves Trading Post

Things To Do – Grants, New Mexico

Bandera Center and Ice Cave For a real experience in contrast, visit the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano, "The Land of Fire and Ice." Situated on the Continental Divide you walk through the twisted, o... More on Newmexico.org

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  • Ice Cave Trading Post in El Malpais National Monument has artifacts from ancient and contemporary Indian cultures. More on PlanetWare

Acoma Pueblo

Things To Do – Laguna, New Mexico

Acoma Pueblo, or "Sky City," sits atop a mesa about an hour’s drive west of Albuquerque. Be sure to take exit 108 and head south off ... More on igougo

Bluewater Lake State Park

Parks – Prewitt, New Mexico

Just don't forget to look to the northeast when driving out because you have one of the most spectacular v... More on Epinions.com

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  • On most days you can find one thing in this part of the country, sun. Here is a place you can find just off... More on Epinions.com

  • Rolling hills studded with pinon and juniper trees encircle the lake, which is stocked with trout and catfi... More on familydaysoutusa

Wild Horse Mesa Bar & Lounge

Bars – Laguna, New Mexico

Wild Horse Mesa Bar & Lounge, located at 10125 Central Ave Nw, is your garden variety pub. It’s not going to win any raves of "Hottest. Bar. Ever.," but it’s a serviceable place to relax and unwind. Just keep your expectations ... More on clubzone

San Esteban Mission

Things To Do – Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico

Although the mission itself is strongly associated with the period of oppression that the Acoma experienced... More on GeckoGo

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  • I must stress that photography is prohibited inside the mission, and photos taken outside cannot include th... More on GeckoGo

El Jardin Restaurant

Restaurants – Grants, New Mexico

Aloha Hawaiian BBQ

Restaurants – Grants, New Mexico

Taco Village

Restaurants – Grants, New Mexico