Located near the Rio West Mall, The Hampton Inn & Suites offers amenities like an indoor pool, fitness center, free hot breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. #lodging #VisitGallup #roadtrip #travel #weekendgetaway #accommodation

Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary is home to 70+ rescues, including wolves, wolfdogs, coyotes, New Guinea singing dogs, red foxes, and more. As a non-profit organization, they rely almost entirely on donations and tours to support the operation - www.visitgallup.com/... #NewMexico #VisitGallup

From stagecoach, to railroad, to #Route66, #Gallup has been welcoming visitors for 150 years - www.visitgallup.com/...#Route66#Gallup#VisitGallup #NewMexico #roadtrip #travel #weekendgetaway #wayoutwest #Route66

Chile is a celebrated part of most meals in Gallup. It's added to everything from pizza and breakfast burritos. 🥰 Pictured: Genaro's stuffed sopapilla (green), Jerry's Cafe open-face green chile cheeseburger, Virgie's combo plate, and Route 66 stuffed sopapilla with red chile. 😋 #VisitGallup

There are many hiking trails in/around Gallup, from easy paths to challenging hikes, including the High Desert Trail System for scenic views & art installations, Red Rock Park for sandstone rock formations and panoramic views, and the Zuni Mountains for a forest experience. #VisitGallup #OptOutside

In business since 1988, Shi'Ma Traders specializes in Native American arts and fine jewelry repair. The in-house jewelry repair services include working with Native American pieces, restringing turquoise or heishi beads, resizing rings & bracelets, and replacing stones. #VisitGallup #jewelry repair

Flagstaff to Gallup - "we found a lot of fun places to stop at and enjoyed being able to get to know this part of the country. Some of the highlights were Twin Arrows, Petrified Forest National Park, and Jackrabbit Trading Post" www.throughmylens.co... #travel #roadtrip #Route66

Crownpoint Rug Auction | March 6, 2026 4 – 8 PM The Rug Auction of Crownpoint is a community-based event that serves as the intermediary between Diné weavers and connoisseurs of Navajo art and culture. #VisitGallup #NewMexico #daytrip #NativeAmerican #handmade #Crownpoint #collectors #weaving

Gallup is a pet-friendly destination with accommodations that are beyond happy to welcome your four-legged friends - www.visitgallup.com/... #lodging #travel #VisitGallup #NewMexico #petfriendly #travelwithdogs #accommodations #Route66 #roadtrip

Cruising #Route66 through #Gallup offers a vibrant mix of classic Americana, Indigenous culture, and a unique desert landscape, with iconic neon signs, historic hotels like the El Rancho, and a downtown rich with Native American jewelry and art. #VisitGallup #roadtrip #MotherRoad #travel #NewMexico

Nochi Bakery in Gallup, New Mexico, is a Filipino specialty food store and bakery known for its breads and baked goods. It has friendly staff and offers excellent service. #dining #restaurant #bakery #VisitGallup #foodie #NomNom #NewMexico #Route66

Located north of #Gallup, the High Desert Trail System encompasses 22 miles of single-track that gets progressively more technical from east to west. Third Mesa is the most challenging, with over 6 miles of bedrock, switchbacks, ledges & ramps. #travel #VisitGallup #MTB #mountainbiking #highdesert

Cowboy Muffler Man at John's Used Cars, 416 W. Coal Ave, #Gallup. NE corner of W. Coal Ave. & S. 5th St. While the exact number varies by source and date, it is estimated that fewer than 200 original Muffler Men are still in existence today. #VisitGallup #Route66 #NewMexico #ipulledoverforthis

"A New Deal–era program nearly eradicated the sacred Navajo-Churro sheep—and still reverberates through the Navajo Nation today" - reason.com/2025/06/2... #Navajo #Diné #sheep #Churro #heritage #weaving

Ramah is one of three remaining Mormon settlements established in the New Mexico territory in the late 1800s - www.visitgallup.com/... #VisitGallup #daytrip #travel #roadtrip #history #Mormon #hiking #NewMexico

45th Red Rock Balloon Rally | December 4 - 6, 2026 A visual smorgasbord of red sandstone bluffs and colorful balloons. 😍🤩 redrockballoonrally.com #VisitGallup #NewMexico #hotairballooning #balloonrally #travel #roadtrip #Route66 #Gallup #weekendgetaway

Located approximately 90 miles from Gallup Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a visual smorgasbord of red sandstone cliffs. The views from the rim are breathtaking, with ancient cliff dwellings carved into the canyon walls, petroglyphs. #BeyondGallup #roadtrip #travel #Arizona #scenic #Navajo

The trading post legacy is a vital part of #Gallup 's identity, w/ roots in centuries-old #NativeAmerican trade routes. These businesses functioned as cultural & commercial hubs for the Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi, evolving from mercantile stores to purveyors of authentic Native art. #VisitGallup

The #Gallup Skate Park is a free, public park downtown. It is available for skateboarding, inline skating, and biking. It is a central spot for the local skateboarding community. #VisitGallup #NewMexico #skateboarding #skating #NewMexico #OptOutside

Gerald Holt, Google Review of TownePlace Suites | "Great place to stay. Quiet, easy parking, good breakfast & very friendly staff. Pet owners: this is the most reasonable pet fee that I have seen: $25 per pet/night w/ $150 max." #lodging #VisitGallup #petfriendly #travel #NewMexico #Route66RoadTrip

"El Morro National Monument is a fascinating place in western #NewMexico that preserves human #history alongside natural beauty. It's a massive sandstone bluff rising 200 feet above the valley floor, with a reliable waterhole hidden at its base" - youtu.be/tgTUWlfqQNM#NewMexico#history#travel #BeyondGallup

Whether you’re looking for a lunch break after finding outdoor things to do or planning a casual dinner during an action-packed itinerary, these top-tier #pizza and Italian places in NM offer a vibrant dining experience for all ages - www.visitgallup.com/...#pizza #VisitGallup #dining #foodie

"Gallup is the largest city between Albuquerque and Flagstaff, and has a population of about 22,000 residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,512', known as the "Most Patriotic Small Town in America."😁 www.route66roadtrip.... #VisitGallup #Route66 #travel #roadtrip #NewMexico

#Gallup Market on 9th St. | Surrounded by the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo, and Hopi Pueblo land, the market draws vendors and talented artists from the surrounding communities. Friday and Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM, weekly. 🙂 #VisitGallup #Route66 #shopping #daytrip

Red Rock Park features two great trails: Church Rock trail and Pyramid Rock trails. These two stunning treks can be easily overlooked by many visitors. Visitors can also explore the Red Rock Park Museum. #VisitGallup #hiking #roadtrip #daytrip #travel #NewMexico #GallupNM

Coronado's "Seven Cities of Cibola" were not actual cities of gold, but rather the Zuni pueblos of New Mexico, which Spanish conquistador Francisco Vázquez de Coronado realized upon arrival. His 1540 expedition encountered several Zuni villages. The first was Hawikuh. #history #BeyondGallup #travel

Native Grill & Meats is a female Navajo owned restaurant, with a focus on authentic Navajo food. #foodie #NomNom #goodfood #VisitGallup #dining #restaurant

We the People Park is as much a public art installation as it is a park. The sculptures and artifacts on display celebrate Gallup’s culture and history, with tributes to the mining industry and the railroad - www.visitgallup.com/... #VisitGallup #ipulledoverforthis #NewMexico #sculpture

Located in Zuni Pueblo, the ARTZ Cooperative is the only pueblo artist owned and operated cooperative in New Mexico. The formation of the Cooperative was founded to give back the power to the artist. #NativeAmerican #art #inspiredbyart #ZuniPueblo #NewMexico #handmade

Located about an hour from #Gallup, Hubbell Trading Post was founded in 1878 by John Lorenzo Hubbell. They still sell groceries, dry goods & Native American art, while also preserving historic buildings like the family home and a traditional Navajo hogan - youtu.be/abrEMmlKtmU...

If you're looking for somewhere to bring your taste buds along for the adventure, Gallup’s diverse cuisine scene is the perfect destination for the foodie in us all - youtu.be/duPCnaIpCwY #dining #foodie #cuisine #roadtrip #daytrip #goodfood #restaurants #VisitGallup

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association | July 31 to August 9, 2026 9-day event starting the first Friday in August. Founded in 1922, it is one of the state's oldest continuous cultural events. Rodeo, parades, Ceremonial Queen pageant & traditional performances. #VisitGallup #NewMexico

Streams originating in the Chuska Mountains are responsible for carving the canyons of Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Located about 70 miles from Gallup. 🏔️ #BeyondGallup #roadtrip #daytrip #travel #NewMexico

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing weekend getaway or a thrilling adventure, we’ve put together a list of romantic date ideas to bring you and your loved one closer this Valentine’s Day - www.visitgallup.com/... #ValentinesDay #VisitGallup #NewMexico #love #datenight

Virgie's Restaurant and Lounge is known for its New Mexican specialties, homemade tortillas, and flavorful green and red chile. 😋 #VisitGallup #restaurant #dining #NewMexico #comfortfood #foodie #NomNom

Petrified Forest National Park is located about one hour from Gallup. The site is world-renowned for petrified wood and fossils from the Late Triassic period, about 225 million years ago - atomicredhead.com/20... #BeyondGallup #roadtrip #travel #scenic #Arizona #fossils #daytrip #hiking

For more resources and information about the community, check out VisitGallup.com 😎 #travel #roadtrip #weekendgetaway #VisitGallup #NewMexico #vacation #holiday

Third Mesa Ridge formed during the age of the dinosauras, the Late Cretaceous period, characterized by thick, cliff-forming sandstone layers interspersed with shale. This formation formed in a shallow oceanic environment about 80 to 100 million years ago. #geology #geologygeek #VisitGallup #travel

#Gallup is famous for its #murals , depicting the rich history and cultures of the community. The densest concentration is downtown, highlighting coal mining history, the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, trading posts, Route 66, Zuni Pueblo, the Navajo Code Talkers, and more. #VisitGallup #art

Red Rock 10 Theaters - $5 Tuesdays GET TICKETS: ow.ly/TTmh50QWPJY #Gallup #NewMexico #movienight

Dig into delicious breakfast burritos, sip and savor fragrant cups of coffee, and enjoy a variety of tasty treats to kickstart your Southwestern adventure - www.visitgallup.com/... #breakfast #dining #restaurants #foodie #NomNom #comfortfood

The striking formation known as Church Rock—and officially as Navajo Church, or Tsé Íí’áhí (pronounced ts-eh ee-ee-ah-hee) in Navajo, meaning “rock church”—has stood as a landmark for generations - newmexicotravelguy.c... #VisitGallup #daytrip #NewMexico #Route66 #geology

Winfield Trading Company is a family-owned business with 70 years of experience selling authentic #NativeAmerican arts and crafts, including jewelry, Navajo rugs, pottery, sculptures & Kachina dolls. Also, the largest selection of Lone Mountain Turquoise stone & jewelry available. Call for appt.

Gallup, #NewMexico, was founded in 1881 as a railhead for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, named after paymaster David Gallup. Its history is tied to the railroad, coal mining, and its role as a central hub for the surrounding #NativeAmerican communities. #VisitGallup #travel #roadtrip #Route66

"Geographically, #Gallup is on the northwest corner of #NewMexico, cut in half by I-40. Half of the town is on Historic #Route66, half on the newer, more commercial side. We spent our time on the Historic Route 66 side!" - rvingnomads.com/gall...#Gallup#NewMexico#Route66#VisitGallup #travel #history #smalltownUSA

The hogback ridges around #Gallup are a geological formation with a steep western escarpment and a gentler eastern slope. This long, narrow ridge is a prominent feature of the high desert landscape and is part of a larger series of hogbacks extending from Wyoming to #NewMexico. #VisitGallup #nature

A few years after the railroad completed their transcontinental tracks through #Gallup, coal was discovered in the hills around the community. With over a dozen coal mining camps nestled in the hills and canyons around town, Gallup became known as “Carbon City” - www.visitgallup.com/...

"Located along historic Route 66 in the heart of many Indigenous peoples’ homelands, Gallup is a cultural hub known for its deep Indigenous roots and stunning desert landscapes" - wnpa.org/explore-par... #VisitGallup #NewMexico #Route66 #roadtrip #travel #weekendgetaway

The crown jewel of We the People Park is a 110-foot long, 8-foot tall, steel wall of silhouettes. The sculpture was created by Armando Alvarez to represent "free speech, pluralism, democracy, and our coexistence with the environment." #VisitGallup #art #inspiredbyart #travel #NewMexico #sculpture

Grandpa's Grill serves New Mexican and American food, including charcoal-grilled burgers, like the "Papa Burger" and "Hula Burger." They are also known for their large breakfast burritos & homemade red & green chile. 😋 #VisitGallup #dining #hungry #foodie #NomNom #whatscooking