Grants Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Cibola County, New Mexico, United States
About Grants
It was established by three Canadian brothers who had the contract to build a section of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad through the area in the 1880s. After the construction of the railroad, Grants survived as a rail and lumber town, serving as a section point on the Santa Fe Railroad and terminus for short line logging railroads that operated in the Zuni Mountains. The Mormon farmers up the road at Bluewater helped it gain prominence as the "carrot capital" of the US. Grants expanded dramatically during the 1950s as a result of the discovery of rich uranium ore in the area. A crash in the uranium market around 1980 seriously damaged the town's economy, but it has recovered somewhat.
Top Attractions in Grants
Explore the best things to see and do in Grants:
- ★New Mexico Mining Museum
- ★Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary
Where to Eat in Grants
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Canton Cafe
- 🍴El Cafecito
- 🍴El Ranchero
- 🍴La Ventana
- 🍴Wow Diner
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