Gallup, New Mexico Attractions and Sights

Gallup, New Mexico Attractions

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GALLUP SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS

All Tribes Indian Center - Located in the 1928 White Cafe, that once catered to the Route 66 tourist trade. Interesting stone carvings, finished jewelry, as well as innovative use of stones such as charolite and lapis. 100 W. 66 Avenue, 505-722-6272.

Spider Rock, New Mexico Canyon de Chelly - This 89,849-acre monument within the Navajo Reservation displays five pivotal periods of Native American culture: the Archaic, Basketmaker, Anasazi, Hopi and Navajo epochs, dating from approximately 2500 BC to the present. The park's most famous ruin is the picturesque White House Ruin. Its construction suggests a connection with the highly developed civilization at Chaco Canyon to the east. Most tours within the park must be escorted by an authorized park service guide. Inquire at the Visitor Center. I-40 west to Chambers, US 191 north to Chinle. Follow the signs. P.O. Box 588, Chinle, Arizona 86503, (928)674-5500

Downtown Gallup - Downtown Gallup is best enjoyed on foot in the 12-block downtown area bordered by Route 66/Main Street (north), Hill Avenue (south), Fourth Street (west) and First Street (east). The greatest concentration of interesting turn-of-the-century architecture, as well as most of the downtown trading posts and galleries are located here, especially along Route 66 and Coal Avenue, one block south. Of special note is the former Rex Hotel (c. 1900) at 300 West Route 66, which is now the Rex Museum. Have a look at the appealing McKinley County Court House, built in 1938 with the pueblo revival style. The Court House is located at 201 West Hill. The finest example of the decorative Spanish colonial revival style is the historic El Morro Theater, 207 West Coal. (505)863-4131

Gallup Cultural Center - This Southwest Indian Foundation project features a Ceremonial Gallery, Kiva Cinema, Storyteller Museum, El Navajo Cafe, Wisdom Keeper Bookstore and Gift Shop. During the summer months, nightly Indian dances are featured. 201 East US Hwy 66. 505-863-4131

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial - The Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial offers visitors a unique way to experience Native America. Over 100 tribes participate in the various events; Ceremonial dances, traditional arts, contemporary arts, native music, rodeo, marathon, and much more. 505-979-4511.

Navajo Code Talkers Room - Photos and memorabilia commemorate the Code Talkers World War II Contributions. Located in the Gallup/McKinley Chamber of Commerce building. 505-722-2228.

Navajo Reservation: The Navajo reservation about ten miles northwest is about the size of the state of West Virginia. There are more than 150,000 tribal members who are self governed by the Navajo Tribal Council. They have a large annual budget, and much is done for the Navajo people such as social services and education.

Red Rock Museum - Explore the Southwest Indian cultures in the Gallup area. Featured are the Kachinas, pottery, rugs, silver/turquoise jewelry. Located in the Red Rock State Park.
505-863-1337 four miles east .

Red Rock State Park, Gallup, New Mexico Red Rock State Park - Heritage Canyon display, visitor center, campsites. Located 4.5 miles east of Gallup. 505-722-3839

Rex Museum - Home of the former Rex Hotel, circa 1900. Once known for its "ladies of the night," the museum features the history of railroads and mining in the Gallup area. 300 West Highway 66, 505- 863-1363

Zuni Pueblo - The Zuni Indian Pueblo is said to be largest inhabited Pueblo in the US. Originally discovered by the Spanish Conquistador, Francisco Coronado in 1539 AD. Coronado was expecting to find cities paved with gold, the 'Seven Cities of Cibola'. The community is rich in tradition and culture. Today the Zuni tribal members practice many of the ancient traditions. They have also become known worldwide for their arts and crafts. Twenty miles south of Gallup.

Gallup Neon Postcard, courtesy Gallup Chamber of Commerce

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Mckinley County Ghost Towns

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