Gallup

Nestled in breathtaking red rock beauty with the Navajo Nation on its doorstep, the Zuni Pueblo a short drive south and the Hopi Reservation just across the Arizona border, Gallup offers a rich culture rooted in Native American tradition and enticing outdoor adventures for visitors of all ages. Officially founded in 1881 as a headquarter for the southern transcontinental rail route, this present-day western town has developed into a unique destination: it is now a major trading post for more than 70% of the world’s Native American jewellery and art and is considered to be one of the USA’s last surviving trading posts.

Learn about the incredible artisanship that goes into making Native American art or visit during the summer months to immerse yourself in Native American culture with one-of-a-kind cultural events taking place every year between May and September. Latin American communities and local cowboy culture also thrive here and are represented in the town’s day-to-day life and vibrant cuisine. Outdoor enthusiasts will be enamoured with over 30 miles of hiking and biking trails just minutes from Gallup’s downtown area – including the unspoiled terrain of Red Rock Park – and numerous archaeological sites to explore that date back to the time of the Ancient Puebloans around 300 AD.