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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Gallup

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Gallup, New Mexico

Updated January 5, 2026
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Historic El Rancho Hotel

John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, and other Hollywood actors have resided in this picturesque Route 66 hotel.
Richardson’s rug room boasts boasts more than a thousand handcrafted Native American rugs for sale.

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Richardson Trading Post

This historic trading post has been serving the community since 1913.
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