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  1. Gallup offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities, with activities like hiking, biking, off-roading, and hot air ballooning. The landscape includes high desert, red rock formations, and ponderosa pine forests, with many trails accessible from the city. Notable areas include Red Rock Park, the Zuni Mountains, and the High Desert Trail system.

    #VisitGallup #roadtrip #daytrip #travel #OptOutside #Gallup #NewMexico

  2. Zia Rides | 24-Hours in the Enchanted Forest is a 12 or 24-hour endurance competition. Ride as a solo, duo, or team while hanging out in a family friendly venue in the beautiful Zuni Mountains.

    July 18 - 19, 2026

    #VisitGallup #Gallup #NewMexico #travel #MTB #mountainbiking #OptOutside #endurance #allages

  3. Spice it up with authentic New Mexican & Native American-inspired dishes. Relax at a local coffee roaster with a latte and a pastry.

    If you're looking for somewhere to bring your taste buds along for the adventure, Gallup’s diverse cuisine scene is the perfect destination.

    #VisitGallup #restaurant #dining #NewMexico #Route66 #foodie #NomNom

  4. Spring adventures...take one of the amazing archaeology tours available in Zuni, attend one of the upcoming rodeos for a jolt of adrenalin, explore one of the many trails in and around Gallup, whether by foot or on a bike. 😁

    #VisitGallup #NewMexico #Route66 #roadtrip #daytrip #travel

  5. The Milk Ranch Canyon Trail is a 7.2-mile loop trail in the Zuni Mountains near Gallup, New Mexico, popular for hiking, mountain biking, and running. Considered moderately challenging, it features a mix of high desert, forests, and rock formations, and is best used from May to November due to a winter closure to protect trails from snow and runoff.

    #NewMexico #Gallup #MTB #mountainbiking #travel #daytrip #roadtrip #VisitGallup

  6. The McKinley County Courthouse in Gallup was designed by the Trost & Trost firm. It is a New Deal art project, featuring murals, tile work, and other art. The exterior includes an Art Deco-style portico and a bell tower.

  7. The McKinley County Courthouse in Gallup was designed by the Trost & Trost firm. It is a New Deal art project, featuring murals, tile work, and other art. The exterior includes an Art Deco-style portico and a bell tower.

    #VisitGallup #history #travel #roadtrip #daytrip #WPA

  8. The McKinley County Courthouse in Gallup was designed by the Trost & Trost firm. It is a New Deal art project, featuring murals, tile work, and other art. The exterior includes an Art Deco-style portico and a bell tower.

    #VisitGallup #history #travel #roadtrip #daytrip #WPA

  9. The McKinley County Courthouse in Gallup was designed by the Trost & Trost firm. It is a New Deal art project, featuring murals, tile work, and other art. The exterior includes an Art Deco-style portico and a bell tower.

    #VisitGallup #history #travel #roadtrip #daytrip #WPA

  10. The McKinley County Courthouse in Gallup was designed by the Trost & Trost firm. It is a New Deal art project, featuring murals, tile work, and other art. The exterior includes an Art Deco-style portico and a bell tower.

    #VisitGallup #history #travel #roadtrip #daytrip #WPA

  11. #Gallup, NM offers a range of #lodging options, from budget-friendly hotels to historic and upscale choices. Visitors can find major brands like Best Western, Hilton Garden Inn, and La Quinta, as well as historic and unique stays like the El Rancho Hotel.

    #VisitGallup #travel #Route66 #roadtrip #weekendgetaway #NewMexico

  12. Shiprock from Gallup is a ~1.5-hour drive north on U.S. Highway 491, leading to a striking volcanic neck formation. You can get a closer view or the formation and the dike wall by taking the paved Indian Service Road 13. Access to the base of Shiprock is restricted, so please view from the road or with a permitted tour guide, like Navajo Tours USA.

    #VisitGallup #daytrip #travel #NewMexico #geology #volcanic

  13. Mentmore cliffs are west of Gallup, with a large variety of sport & trad climbs, with routes 40-50 feet tall. Numerous moderate routes, with easily accessible top-rope anchors. Two main areas, the "Original Side" and the "New Side." There are longer climbs on the "New Side." 🧗‍♂️

  14. Mentmore cliffs are west of Gallup, with a large variety of sport & trad climbs, with routes 40-50 feet tall. Numerous moderate routes, with easily accessible top-rope anchors. Two main areas, the "Original Side" and the "New Side." There are longer climbs on the "New Side." 🧗‍♂️

    #rockclimbing #NewMexico #VisitGallup #OptOutside #daytrip #getfit

  15. Mentmore cliffs are west of Gallup, with a large variety of sport & trad climbs, with routes 40-50 feet tall. Numerous moderate routes, with easily accessible top-rope anchors. Two main areas, the "Original Side" and the "New Side." There are longer climbs on the "New Side." 🧗‍♂️

    #rockclimbing #NewMexico #VisitGallup #OptOutside #daytrip #getfit

  16. Mentmore cliffs are west of Gallup, with a large variety of sport & trad climbs, with routes 40-50 feet tall. Numerous moderate routes, with easily accessible top-rope anchors. Two main areas, the "Original Side" and the "New Side." There are longer climbs on the "New Side." 🧗‍♂️

    #rockclimbing #NewMexico #VisitGallup #OptOutside #daytrip #getfit

  17. Mentmore cliffs are west of Gallup, with a large variety of sport & trad climbs, with routes 40-50 feet tall. Numerous moderate routes, with easily accessible top-rope anchors. Two main areas, the "Original Side" and the "New Side." There are longer climbs on the "New Side." 🧗‍♂️

    #rockclimbing #NewMexico #VisitGallup #OptOutside #daytrip #getfit

  18. Mentmore includes 2 separate areas, the new area & the original area. There are over 100 routes, usually 40' - 50' tall. Most of the routes are sport, with a few traditional in the mix.

    The Third Mesa Trail is a 7.3-mile loop of the larger 26-mile High Desert Trail system.

  19. Mentmore includes 2 separate areas, the new area & the original area. There are over 100 routes, usually 40' - 50' tall. Most of the routes are sport, with a few traditional in the mix.

    The Third Mesa Trail is a 7.3-mile loop of the larger 26-mile High Desert Trail system.

    #NewMexico #OptOutside #rockclimbing #Gallup #VisitGallup #Route66

  20. Mentmore includes 2 separate areas, the new area & the original area. There are over 100 routes, usually 40' - 50' tall. Most of the routes are sport, with a few traditional in the mix.

    The Third Mesa Trail is a 7.3-mile loop of the larger 26-mile High Desert Trail system.

    #NewMexico #OptOutside #rockclimbing #Gallup #VisitGallup #Route66

  21. Mentmore includes 2 separate areas, the new area & the original area. There are over 100 routes, usually 40' - 50' tall. Most of the routes are sport, with a few traditional in the mix.

    The Third Mesa Trail is a 7.3-mile loop of the larger 26-mile High Desert Trail system.

    #NewMexico #OptOutside #rockclimbing #Gallup #VisitGallup #Route66

  22. Mentmore includes 2 separate areas, the new area & the original area. There are over 100 routes, usually 40' - 50' tall. Most of the routes are sport, with a few traditional in the mix.

    The Third Mesa Trail is a 7.3-mile loop of the larger 26-mile High Desert Trail system.

    #NewMexico #OptOutside #rockclimbing #Gallup #VisitGallup #Route66

  23. The Manuelito Canyon Historic District is a complex of archaeological sites located in and around Manuelito Canyon, about halfway in between Gallup, New Mexico and Lupton, Arizona. Occupied between 700-1350 A.D., the area was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.

    #VisitGallup #history #travel #daytrip #archaeology

  24. The Navajo Code Talkers were Marines. They developed an unbreakable code using the Navajo language during World War II. The first 29 Navajo Code Talkers trained at Fort Wingate and deployed from the Gallup railroad depot. #Gallup is home to the Navajo Code Talker Museum.

    #VisitGallup #history #military #WW2 #NewMexico #militaryhistory

  25. In Gallup, you can explore Native American culture and history through museums like the Gallup Cultural Center and the Navajo Code Talker Museum, while outdoor activities include hiking in Red Rock Park and appreciating the landscape from a hot air balloon. Other attractions include shopping at the Gallup Flea Market on Fridays and Saturdays, and enjoying the downtown Arts & Cultural District.

    #VisitGallup #travel #Route66 #NewMexico #roadtrip

  26. The Opera House was an important center of social life in Gallup for many years. Weddings, theatrical performances, dances, political meetings, boxing matches and a variety of other events took place there. The first floor was originally occupied by a grand saloon and cafe. The Opera Hall closed in 1952.

    #VisitGallup #NewMexico #history #smalltownUSA #travel #Route66

  27. There are reasons collector's and museums shop for Native American collectibles in Gallup...selection, quality, and prices.

    #NativeAmerican #artisans #crafts #art #VisitGallup #roadtrip #travel #Route66 #handmade

  28. There are reasons collector's and museums shop for Native American collectibles in Gallup...selection, quality, and prices. #gifts #NativeAmerican #artisans #crafts #art #VisitGallup #roadtrip #travel #Route66 #handmade

  29. Located approximately 80 miles from Gallup, the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness is a rolling landscape of badlands which offers some of the most unusual scenery found in the Four Corners Region.

    #VisitGallup #NewMexico #travel #hiking #OptOutside #roadtrip

  30. The Downtown Mural Walking Tour includes stops at 24 different murals - visitgallup.com/things-to-do/a

    These works of art vary in style and size, collectively representing Gallup's rich and romantic history, patriotism & Native American culture. Through a series of interactive maps, visitors and locals are guided to these storied & striking paintings by way of curated routes. Expanded details are available for each installation.

    #VisitGallup #streetart #NewMexico

  31. There are a variety of hiking trails in and around Gallup, from easy urban paths to more challenging hikes in nearby mountains. Popular options include the High Desert Trail System for scenic views and art installations, Red Rock Park for red rock formations and panoramic views from Pyramid Rock, and the Zuni Mountains for a more forested experience.

    #VisitGallup #NewMexico #travel #OptOutside

  32. 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, and ramps.

    #travel #VisitGallup #NewMexico #roadtrip #daytrip #OptOutside #MTB #mountainbiking

  33. Red Rock Park, located east of Gallup, #NewMexico, is known for its striking red sandstone cliffs & offers several attractions, including hiking trails, a rodeo arena, a museum & campgrounds. The park features two main hiking trails: Church Rock Trail and Pyramid Rock Trail, with both providing breathtaking views of the unique rock formations. Visitors can also explore the Red Rock Park Museum, which showcases Native American art & other exhibits.

    #VisitGallup #hiking #roadtrip #daytrip #travel

  34. 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

  35. Located in Gallup, the McKinley County Courthouse is a historic Spanish Pueblo Revival style building built in 1938. It is notable for its New Deal art, including murals by Lloyd Moylan in the second-floor courtroom, as well as other WPA commissioned elements, like handmade furniture, tin work, tiles, and Pueblo-style paintings.

    #VisitGallup #Gallup #NewMexico #travel #roadtrip #weekendgetaway #Route66

  36. Located in Gallup, the McKinley County Courthouse is a historic Spanish Pueblo Revival style building built in 1938. It is notable for its New Deal art, including murals by Lloyd Moylan in the 2nd floor courtroom, as well as other WPA commissioned elements. #VisitGallup #NewMexico #travel #history

  37. The striking formation known locally 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.com/church-

    #VisitGallup #roadtrip #daytrip #NewMexico #travel #Route66 #geology

  38. Gallup, NM, 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 Native American communities. The Navajo Code Talkers were trained at Fort Wingate, deploying from the Gallup rail station.

    #NewMexico #history #travel #roadtrip #VisitGallup #Gallup

  39. The crown jewel of We the People Park is a 110-foot long, 8-foot tall, steel wall of silhouettes. The conglomeration of cut-outs creates a semi-circle depicting people from all walks of life, engaged in a variety of activities. Within the semi-circle, there are 16 empty chairs and a collection of figures at lecterns with single word inscriptions. The sculpture was created by Armando Alvarez to represent "free speech, pluralism, democracy, and our coexistence with the environment."

    #VisitGallup

  40. In Gallup, you can explore Native American culture and history through museums like the Gallup Cultural Center and the Navajo Code Talker Museum, while outdoor activities include hiking in Red Rock Park and appreciating the landscape from a hot air balloon. Other attractions include shopping at the Gallup Flea Market on Fridays and Saturdays, and enjoying the downtown Arts & Cultural District.

    #VisitGallup #NewMexico #travel #roadtrip #Route66

  41. The El Rancho #Hotel in Gallup, New Mexico, opened in 1937. The property quickly became a hub for Hollywood movie productions, hosting stars like John Wayne and Lucille Ball. It remains a popular destination for travelers on Route 66.

    #VisitGallup #Gallup #NewMexico #travel #Route66 #lodging

  42. Historic El Rancho Hotel | An icon of Route 66, Gallup’s El Rancho Hotel has a rich history housing legends of the silver screen and is one of the most unique lodging experiences in the southwest United States - visitgallup.com/blog/el-rancho

    #VisitGallup #Gallup #NewMexico #roadtrip #travel #lodging #Route66RoadTrip #Route66 #hotel #haunted #historic