Nestled in the heart of Gallup, New Mexico, the 9th Street Flea Market stands as a vibrant testament to the region's rich cultural tapestry. Operating for over 25 years, this bustling marketplace has evolved into one of the largest Native American markets in the United States, drawing more than 500 vendors and up to 10,000 [...]
Travelers trekking through New Mexico on Route 66 are often delighted to discover that not only does Gallup produce 70% of all North America’s Native American jewelry, but that there is also a flea market open every Saturday where they can shop for beautiful handmade jewelry and turquoise. And that’s not all there is to [...]
Photo by Anderson Schmig Gallup was settled in 1880 and was originally used as a stagecoach stop and construction headquarters for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. Situated between multiple Indian Reservations, it now functions as a service station for surrounding Native communities and has a rich Native culture and history. Gallup is a [...]
Historic Route 66 incites feelings of nostalgia for many as it’s long been a beacon of the American Dream. This lengthy stretch of Americana that spans from Chicago to California was once the link between hundreds of rural farming communities and became a pivotal route for transportation in WW2. Once called “The Main Street of [...]
Come to New Mexico for the Bucket List Experience, Stay for the Culture National Geographic recently named the stretch of Route 66 that winds through picturesque New Mexico as one of the 20 Coolest Travel Adventures for 2024 for their yearly “Best of the World” roundup, and the reason why is no mystery to locals [...]
Blogadmin2024-04-23T05:50:39-06:00
