Brickyard Bike Park was built on the site of an old brick quarry. It features a variety of trails and amenities, including freeride trails, skills trails, dirt jumps, a kids' track, a pump track, and a multi-use perimeter trail, making it suitable for various skill levels. 🚲🚴♂️
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The rodeo is a multi-day competition, open to both professional & amateur riders. The event features standard rodeo events like bareback, steer wrestling, bull riding & barrel racing. The finals include unique events, like a Navajo chicken pull & a fry bread pan throwing contest.
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Downtown Gallup is an interesting destination known for its rich Native American culture, historic Route 66 charm, and a vibrant arts scene, which includes numerous murals and galleries. It is also a hub for unique businesses, historic trading posts & cultural attractions.
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Java Drip Coffee is a popular, small coffee shop, known for its friendly service and extensive flavor options. It primarily operates as a drive-thru; however, dine-in and takeout options are available.
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The spire on Church Rock is a natural rock formation made of Jurassic-era sandstone. It formed over millions of years through wind & water erosion. There is a 2.2-mile loop trail that leads to the base of Church Rock.
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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.
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The coal miners of Chihuahuita were drawn to Gallup's booming coal industry in the early 1900s. Many Mexican miners were recruited in 1917 to break up a strike. Later, they became central to the "Gallup Coal Wars" of the 1930s and 1950s - elpalacio.org/2025/0...
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The Opera House was an important center of social life in #Gallup for many years. Weddings, theatrical performances, dances, political meetings, boxing matches & other events took place there. The first floor was originally occupied by a grand saloon & cafe. It closed in 1952.
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Brickyard Bike Park | The old brick quarry located just east of downtown #Gallup was converted into a bike park in 2013, equipped w/ free-ride trails, skills trails, dirt jumps, a kids track, pump track & a multi-use trail going around the perimeter of the 7+ acre property.
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There are reasons collector's and museums shop for Native American collectibles in Gallup...selection, quality, and prices.
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"Known as New Mexico’s gateway to adventure, Gallup is home to an abundance of trails to explore, rich Native American heritage and vast railroad history" - www.bnsf.com/news-me...
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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.
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There are two separate recreation areas at Mentmore, the climbing cliffs and the western trailhead for the High Desert Trail System. Due to the remote location, there is rarely anyone at Mentmore other than locals. Dogs are welcome.
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The Downtown #Mural Walking Tour includes stops at 24 different #murals - www.visitgallup.com/...
These works of #art vary in style and size, working together to share Gallup's rich and romantic history, patriotism and Native American culture.
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"What began as a peaceful trek through breathtaking red sandstone formations quickly turned into a heart-pounding adventure when we stumbled upon mountain lion tracks, adding a wild twist to our journey."
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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.
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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/...
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From stagecoach, to railroad, to #Route66, #Gallup has been welcoming visitors for 150 years - www.visitgallup.com/...
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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. 😋
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gallup is a pet-friendly destination with accommodations that are beyond happy to welcome your four-legged friends - www.visitgallup.com/...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ramah is one of three remaining Mormon settlements established in the New Mexico territory in the late 1800s - www.visitgallup.com/...
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45th Red Rock Balloon Rally | December 4 - 6, 2026
A visual smorgasbord of red sandstone bluffs and colorful balloons. 😍🤩
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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.
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