The famous U.S. Route 66 goes straight through Gallup, as does the infamous, formerly designated route 666, now renamed Route 491. It's a city abundant in culture with a hopping nightlife, a thriving arts community with summer evening Native dance ceremonies, art gallery crawls, and tons of museums, including one dedicated to Navajo Code Talk, an unbreakable U.S. code used during World War II and based on the Navajo language. 
	 
	
	
		
		When to Visit Gallup, NM 
		 New Mexico is a warm and arid desert climate, so the humidity levels are low all year round. However, in the summer months, at lower elevations, the temperature can range up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and higher, with an average high in July of 89 degrees. This is also the height of tourist season, where you get the best in local events and cultural experiences. It's important to note, however, that at this time of year, the crowds will also be the densest. Therefore, the prices at local hotels will be the highest. 
		
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		Gallup by Star Rating 
		Below we've posted 3 graphs demonstrating mean nightly cost patterns by star rating class in Gallup, NM. You can use these illustrations to calculate the best time to make a reservation in Gallup for upcoming travels.
		
	 
	
	
		
		Luxury Hotel Options in Gallup, NM 
		
		 Gallup, New Mexico, is a town that values the economy of its visitors, meaning there are no hotels in the area which brand themselves as luxury hotels. Some of the highest rated hotels in the area, however, include the Comfort Suites Gallup, the Gallup Travelodge , and the Days Inn  & Suites Red Rock-Gallup, as well as the Americas Best Value Inn & Suites and the Microtel Inn  & Suites. These hotels offer plenty of outstanding amenities for those visiting for a business meeting, professional conference, or needing other high-end requirements. free continental breakfast  and free hot breakfast buffet, free device charging stations, and coffee in each room. Enjoy the in-room DVD player, a Jacuzzi, full-featured spa and fitness center, indoor swimming pool , and more.
		
	 
	
	
		
		Affordable Hotel Options in Gallup, NM 
		3 Star Average Prices: £73.33 
		 If you're looking for the most affordable places to stay while still getting a grand experience, Gallup, New Mexico, may be one of the best locations on the planet. For the most affordable stay with basic amenities, check out the El Capitan Motel in Gallup. It features free Wi-Fi internet, in-room microwaves, climate control, free cable TV with HBO, and a quiet and serene location. complimentary breakfast , complimentary tea and coffee in common areas, free Wi-Fi, a sauna facility, and free TV. If you have a furry friend, pets  are also permitted! indoor pool , coffee and tea, a complimentary breakfast and newspaper, full conference facilities, a fitness center, in-room microwaves, and pets are allowed. Enjoy the available DVD player in your room with free cable TV, as well as free Wi-Fi and available ethernet internet.
		
	 
	
	
		
		2 Star Average Prices: £53.60 
		
	 
	
 
	
	Best Discounts in Gallup, NM 
	
	 As the hotels in Gallup, New Mexico, are all very economical, most won't need to seek discounts. Nevertheless, there are a number of hotels in town specifically recommended by AAA's distinguished facilities, and if you stay at these hotels and are a AAA member, you can receive impressive discounts on your room.SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gallup , where AAA members can save 5 percent on their nightly rate. Rooms at the SpringHill Suites are available with either a single King bed or two Queen beds, and each room type also comes equipped with a sitting area with sofa bed.Best Western Plus Gallup Inn & Suites , another excellent hotel in Gallup. 
	
 
	Best Value Hotels in Gallup, NM 
	 Of course, your best value often comes from a mid-range hotel, with reasonable rates and outstanding amenities. Hotels in Gallup like the Best Western Plus offer amenities such as free complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, kitchenettes in the rooms with a microwave and a refrigerator, a Jacuzzi, an on-site indoor swimming pool, free complimentary tea and coffee, wireless internet, private parking area, valet laundry, and eco-friendly services. The Fairfield Inn & Suites offer an ultramodern facility featuring a fitness center, Wi-Fi access, a swimming pool, and a full business center for all your work needs, in a pet-friendly facility. made-to-order breakfast  with a surcharge. As with many hotels, it's important to call and confirm the amenities available, as Hilton maintains a policy that they may change without notice.
	
 
	Top Destinations in Gallup, NM 
	 There are so many things to do in Gallup, New Mexico, that you will never be bored. It is the trading post capital of the world, an experience that is almost unique to Gallup. There are 110 trading posts, small shops and boutiques, and art galleries throughout the city. It's the center of Native American art in the entire Southwest. Gallup Cultural Center  at the restored and historic railroad station right on Route 66. It features the Ceremonial Gallery, a Visitor's Center, the Kiva Cinema, and the Storyteller Museum, and all at free admission. Whatever reason for visiting Gallup, you'll find the perfect hotel here to meet your needs.
	
 
			
			
				
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	What did travelers think of the city of Gallup? 
	Below are reviews of the city of Gallup, NM from an actual visitor's perspective.
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "The employers were very friendly" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The employers were very friendly.  Eddind was good.
			    	
			    	
					Dorothy W. , from 04-Oct-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Hotel" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Did not spend any time in the city only the la quinta
			    	
			    	
					Mary B. , from 04-Oct-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Great Restaurant" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Mama's Place had great food and friendly service.
			    	
			    	
					Debra S. , from 26-Sep-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Love Gallup, plenty of restaurants and decent roads. People are friendly." 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 
			    	
			    	
					Gina R. , from 09-Sep-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Great stop off between Sedona and Albuquerque." 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Great stop off between Sedona and Albuquerque.
			    	
			    	
					John G. , from 31-Aug-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Nice Place" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Nice place
			    	
			    	
					Robert B. , from 29-Aug-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Good Location" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Lots of choices in restaurants
			    	
			    	
					Louise B. , from 24-Jul-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Quaint historic downtown." 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Drive historic downtown Gallup. Quaint!
			    	
			    	
					John S. , from 18-Jul-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Friendly old town feel " 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 It's rustic and nostalgic but yet friendly
			    	
			    	
					Rick P. , from 26-Jun-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "The Trading post were amazing " 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Loved all of the trading posts.
			    	
			    	
					Wendi R. , from 23-May-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Beautiful art of the Southwest & Amazing Food!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Beautiful art of the Southwest. Amazing restaurants, El Dorado and Jerry's serving up some amazing Mexican food! Turquoise and silver jewelry and so much Native American art. Plenty to keep you busy!!
			    	
			    	
					Susanne D. , from 08-Apr-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Amazing Food and Native American Art" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Beautiful art of the southwest. Amazing restaurants, El Dorado and Jerry's serve up amazing Mexican food! Turquoise and silver jewelry and so much Native American art. Plenty to keep you busy!!
			    	
			    	
					Susanne D. , from 08-Apr-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Great hotel and food choices!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The hotel and food choices were great.
			    	
			    	
					Curtis N. , from 05-Apr-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Everything!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Everything!
			    	
			    	
					Anne Z. , from 24-Mar-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Great location" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Great places to eat authentic food and great shopping
			    	
			    	
					Ada E. , from 23-Mar-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Great Location" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Great location. Easy on and off I 40.
			    	
			    	
					Debbie H. , from 30-Jan-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Great Location Off I-40!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Great location. Easy on and off I 40.
			    	
			    	
					Debbie H. , from 30-Jan-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Gallup is a fast food paradise!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Gallup is a fast food paradise!
			    	
			    	
					Howard E. , from 03-Jan-2025 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "The room was comfortable and clean.  " 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The room was comfortable and clean.  We love the authentic Tex/Mex food we find there, love the atmosphere and mostly the people. Very friendly.
			    	
			    	
					Taci F. , from 31-Dec-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "The staff was very good, room nice and quiet, bed comfortable." 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The staff was very good, room nice and quiet, bed comfortable.
			    	
			    	
					Elizabeth K. , from 28-Dec-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Great location" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Excellent for a nice vacation with good scenery
			    	
			    	
					Rose S. , from 21-Dec-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Great location" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Excellent for a nice vacation with good scenery
			    	
			    	
					Rose S. , from 21-Dec-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Located on the outskirts of town." 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 City was okay. Hotel was on the outskirts of town.
			    	
			    	
					James K. , from 30-Nov-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Close to AZ border with good roads and food." 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Good food. Close to AZ border. Good roads.
			    	
			    	
					Joann O. , from 27-Nov-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "The Light Show!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The light snow!
			    	
			    	
					Paula G. , from 10-Nov-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "State Youth Football Championship" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The youth football league had the state championship there. Route 66 had some decent restaurants. The people were friendly.
			    	
			    	
					Tim C. , from 05-Nov-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Great Location!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Hotel is in a great location!
			    	
			    	
					Danielle M. , from 02-Nov-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Awesome BBQ" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Dickeys BBQ is awesome as ever.
			    	
			    	
					Carol B. , from 21-Oct-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "North side of I-40 for eating and lodging. " 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 North side of I-40 for eating and lodging.
			    	
			    	
					Leslie S. , from 26-Aug-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "The History —the Navajos—the Red Rocks!!!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The history —the Navajos—the Red Rocks!!!
			    	
			    	
					Curtis M. , from 22-Jul-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Good Food!" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 We ate at Dickey's. The food was very good.
			    	
			    	
					Beverly L. , from 28-Jun-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Historic Venues" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Historic venues.
			    	
			    	
					Jerry F. , from 19-Jun-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Excellent Restaurants & Shopping!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Gallup has excellent restaurants and stores to shop!
			    	
			    	
					Lorraine L. , from 30-Apr-2024 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Arts & Crafts Shops!" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 I like the arts and crafts shops.
			    	
			    	
					Maggie J. , from 20-Dec-2023 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Sammy C's was a neat place to visit!" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Sammy C's was a neat place to visit!
			    	
			    	
					John G. , from 22-Nov-2023 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Native American Stores" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Jerry's Cafe!!!
Native American stores!
			    	
			    	
					Jim F. , from 20-Oct-2023 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Close to Philip Gas" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Philip Gas is catty corner to hotel. A plus!
			    	
			    	
					Margaret B. , from 02-Oct-2023 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Historic & Well Maintained" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Very historic and well maintained!
			    	
			    	
					James W. , from 30-Aug-2023 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "History, hiking, parks, trails and nice dog park close by." 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 History, people, hiking, parks and trails. Nice dog park close by.
			    	
			    	
					Denise W. , from 13-Jun-2023 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Close to Shopping!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The hotel was very close to shopping.
			    	
			    	
					Timothy I. , from 05-Jun-2023 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "RFTW & Red Rock State Park" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The gratitude for our service members as veterans. RFTW was excellent, Red Rock State Park.
			    	
			    	
					Leo D. , from 22-May-2023 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Quiet & Comfy" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The room was quiet and the bed was soft.
			    	
			    	
					Richard A. , from 24-Apr-2023 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "A Quiet Overnight Stop" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 This was just a quiet, overnight stop. Did not visit the town.
			    	
			    	
					Connie J. , from 26-Feb-2023 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Clean, comfortable and the staff is very nice." 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Clean, comfortable and the staff is very nice. Great food all the people in Gallup are very friendly
			    	
			    	
					Leticia O. , from 13-Dec-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Room clean and comfortable, quiet." 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Room clean and comfortable, quiet. Great food all the people in Gallup are very friendly
			    	
			    	
					Leticia O. , from 11-Dec-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Good Location" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The El Sombrero restaurant is on the same road as our hotel. In the past we have gone downtown and went into the stores and it is always a pleasure.
			    	
			    	
					Tamara D. , from 04-Oct-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Everything you want after a day on the road!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 This hotel has everything you want after a day on the road!
			    	
			    	
					Jeffrey S. , from 17-Sep-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Good Service" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Ease of check in in and making the reservation last minute.
			    	
			    	
					Joe B. , from 09-Sep-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Small hometown feel." 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Small hometown feel.
			    	
			    	
					Shaun R. , from 05-Jul-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Good hotel." 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Only there for the night. Didn't see much of the city.
			    	
			    	
					Manuela M. , from 21-Jun-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Good hotel." 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Only there for the night. Didn't see much of the city.
			    	
			    	
					Manuela M. , from 21-Jun-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "I enjoyed the experience." 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 First time there for me, as I was driving Route 66 . As I'm from Glasgow Scotland everything Was new to me, but I enjoyed the experience.
			    	
			    	
					Davie R. , from 06-May-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Good Location" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Good location.
			    	
			    	
					Judy S. , from 05-May-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "The restaurant menus and food!" 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The restaurant menus and food!
			    	
			    	
					Pearl J. , from 08-Apr-2022 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Easily Accessible Location" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Easy access and entrance to interstate system.
			    	
			    	
					Robert N. , from 29-Dec-2021 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Great Stay!" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Nitely native American dances at the courthouse center and great restaurants!
			    	
			    	
					Stan D. , from 29-Jun-2018 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Gallup Locals " 
				
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				     5.0  / 5 
				
			    	 Very influenced by Native American culture. The people in the area are very friendly.
			    	
			    	
					Dina R. , from 28-Jun-2016 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
		
			
			
			
    	               
			     "Explore the Desert" 
				
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				     4.0  / 5 
				
			    	 The city of Gallup has lots to do, especially concerning restaurants and great looking softball fields.
			    	
			    	
					Genevieve E. , from 01-Sep-2014 
				
			    
			 
			
		 
	
	
		
		
			The average traveler rating of the city of Gallup, NM shown above is 
			4.4  out of 5  based on   58 reviews