From spectacular Southwestern scenery to visceral cultural connections to New Mexico's past, here are a few sights next time you visit #Gallup - https://youtu.be/eBAmwA_S3KY?si=ytrjFKuOrHOSA6OO
Gallup's history began well before the city was founded in 1881 as a headquarters for the southern transcontinental rail route. The area was on a Native American trade route long before the City itself came along, once known as Na'Nizhoozhi, or "The Bridge" among the Navajo/Dine' people.
Discover where to find authentic jewelry, art, pottery, clothing, Concha belts, rugs, baskets, Kachina dolls and other goods crafted by the over 1,000 Native American artisans in Gallup and the surrounding region - https://youtu.be/3RLF_vkbTZw?si=Cv0_zif_0YHL2FGL
I have spent a lot of time wandering Gallup over the last few years. The town is known for being rough around the edges, but there is ample small town charm, friendly folks, and LOTS to see/do in the area.
Gallup Day Trip 
Canyon de Chelly National Monument is located about 1.5 hours from Gallup, with several potential stops along the way: Window Rock, Hubbell Trading Post, Nazlini Painted Desert, etc.
Red Rock Park features two of Gallup's most popular trails: Pyramid Rock Trail and Church Rock Trail. Pyramid Rock trail is a 3 mile round trip route to a summit providing breathtaking panoramic views. Church Rock Trail is a 2-miles round trip, with spectacular views of the Church Rock spires - https://youtu.be/3TAxpi5_jYk?si=WgKHJGx3LlwtHNsg
2.2-mile out-and-back trail at Red Rock Park. Wonderful views as you ascend towards the spire.
Historic El Rancho Hotel | During the 1930s and 1940s, more than 100 westerns were filmed around Gallup, with Hollywood’s most notable stars staying at the El Rancho. Notable guests included some of the giants of Hollywood’s Golden Age: Ronald Reagan, John Wayne, Katherine Hepburn, Lucille Ball, Errol Flynn, Mae West, Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, and Humphrey Bogart, among others.
Gallup Summer Dances 2025 | June 3 - August 6, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 6 - 8 PM
Culture, history, and/or natural beauty. Ample choices in close proximity to Gallup.
Route 66 Diner at 2502 E Historic Highway 66, Gallup. Good place to start your day. 
Route 66 GALLUP NEW MEXICO, Then & Now, El Rancho, Trading Posts, Hotels, Historic District - https://youtu.be/z6GwlAJKjX0?si=dFlMIh2cthWYDL3U
24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest by Zia Rides | July 19-20, 2025 - https://ziarides.com/24-hours-in-the-enchanted-forest/
Virgie's Restaurant & Lounge, 2720 W Historic Hwy 66, Gallup
Warming up at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. #NewMexico #NativeAmerican #PowWow #travel #roadtrip #Route66 #VisitGallup
From spectacular red sandstone landscapes to pine forests and meadows, Gallup has an abundance of trails for hikers and mountain bikers.
https://www.visitgallup.com/things-to-do/outdoors/hiking-biking/
A few shots of the Red Rock Balloon Rally balloon glows. The balloon glow is held at Red Rock Park on Friday night, with a bonfire and dancers (usually Zuni Pueblo and White Mountain Apache Crown dancers). The Saturday balloon glow is at Rio West Mall in Gallup. There is a parking fee at Red Rock Park, but no entrance fee for the rally and the balloon glow at the mall is free.
Heading to Gallup for Red Rock Balloon Rally this weekend. Starts tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 6. Mass ascension Fri, Sat, and Sun (depending on weather).
2021 was perfect. I didn't go in 2022 and the weather didn't cooperate at all last year, with snow, ice, and wind grounding the balloons all three days. Hopefully, Red Rock has the same good fortune as Fiesta 2024. Weather/wind report looks favorable. 
10 Reasons To Visit This Historic New Mexico Oasis On Route 66 - https://www.travelawaits.com/2805944/best-things-to-do-gallup-nm/
The headline is misleading. Most of the article is about Gallup. El Morro & Zuni Pueblo is on Hwy 53 rather than Route 66.
