Native America
Many of the wonders of Native America can be seen while roaming the town of Gallup. Surrounded by one of the largest Native American tribes and central to several compelling land features such as Canyon De Chelly, the sacred Mt. Taylor, and Shiprock Gallup spawns nostalgic moods that bring many back to the legacies of the past.
From traditional Native American jewelry to the surrounding array of vibrant colored high desert mesas, one can easily find themselves a bit closer to our town's unique blend of indigenous cultures. The rich assortment of art, music, ceremonials, pow-wows and cuisine shared in town by the Zuni, Hopi, Acoma and Laguna pueblos, Navajo tribe and Hispanics create the essence of Gallup.
Adventure
Pyramid Rock Trail provides breathtaking panoramic views of the beautiful surrounding landscape.
Church Rock Trail takes you towards spectacular views of the Church Rock sandstone spires.
Mentmore Rock Climbing area features more than 50 bolted top rope climbs and 31 sport climbs ranging in height from 25 to 45 feet with difficultly levels of 5.0 through 5.13.
High Desert Trail System - a narrow, single track mountain biking and hiking trail - provides a wide variety of terrain. Three loops off of the trail - First Mesa, Second Mesa, and Third Mesa - increase in technical difficultly of terrain.
Things To Do
From trading posts, galleries and shops that project an utterly unique blend of indigenous cultures with genuine American Indian and Southwest-Hispanic arts & crafts to marvelous red rock cliffs and high desert trails for the adventurer, you'll never get bored in Gallup!
Where To Stay
Business
In today’s complex global economy, Gallup and McKinley County offers the right balance between a progressive business climate, valued social capital, inherent panoramic beauty and natural assets, and a friendly community setting. It is not only a place where businesses will thrive, but where families can come home and enjoy a quantity of life.
