Welcome to
Gallup
Gallup is the gateway to Navajo Nation and a trading hub for Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni jewelry, rugs, and pottery. The El Rancho Hotel has hosted movie stars since 1937, and Coal Avenue's trading posts sell some of the finest Indigenous art in North America.
The Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, held annually since 1922, draws tribal nations from across the continent for traditional dances, rodeo, art markets, and cultural celebrations. Gallup's Route 66 heritage is woven with Indigenous culture in a way unique to the Mother Road.
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El Rancho Hotel
CAN'T MISSThe 'Home of the Movie Stars' since 1937. John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn, and dozens of Hollywood legends stayed here while filming westerns in the Gallup area.
Coal Avenue Trading Posts
CAN'T MISSGallup's historic Coal Avenue is lined with trading posts that have sold authentic Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi jewelry, rugs, and pottery for over a century — among the finest Indigenous art in North America.
Gallup Historic Downtown
Downtown Gallup along Route 66 is a designated National Historic District — restored brick storefronts, vintage neon, and historic hotels make it one of the most atmospheric stretches of Route 66.
Red Rock Park
A spectacular sandstone amphitheater 6 miles east of Gallup, surrounded by towering red-rock cliffs. Home to the annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial and Red Rock Balloon Rally.
Gallup Cultural Center & Route 66 Museum
Housed in the renovated 1927 Santa Fe Railroad station, this center combines a Native American cultural museum, Route 66 history exhibits, and a section on Gallup's Hollywood western-filming heritage.
Tips for Visiting Gallup
Buy directly from Native American artisans when possible — you'll find them selling under the portal at the Cultural Center.
The El Rancho Hotel lobby is free to explore — walk the halls and see autographed photos of John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, and more.
Gallup is the last major New Mexico town before Arizona — fill up on gas and grab snacks.