McKinley district, New Mexico, United States

Places to visit near Gallup

Gallup is a town in McKinley district, New Mexico, United States, home to about 23,240 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fort Wingate Historical Marker (24 km), Navajo Nation Museum (40 km) and Window Rock Dam (40 km).

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Gallup, New Mexico
Gallup, McKinley district, New Mexico, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gallup at a glance

Location
McKinley district, New Mexico, United States
Population
about 23,240
Coordinates
35.5281° N, 108.7426° W
Places within 50 km
70 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Gallup

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gallup: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gallup

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gallup. The closest is Crown Point (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gallup

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gallup. The closest is Aspen Drop Structure (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Gallup

19 churches within 100 km of Gallup. The closest is Bethany Christian Reformed Church (1 km); the best-known is Window Rock Dam (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gallup

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gallup. The closest is Historic El Morro Theatre (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Gallup

8 parks within 100 km of Gallup. The closest is Babe Ruth Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Gallup

6 museums within 100 km of Gallup. The closest is Rex Museum (1 km); the best-known is Navajo Nation Museum (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gallup

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gallup
  2. 1 km Chief Theater · heritage site, McKinley
  3. 1 km Historic El Morro Theatre · heritage site, McKinley
  4. 24 km Fort Wingate Historical Marker · fort, McKinley
  5. 23 km Crown Point · viewpoint, McKinley
  6. 2 km Babe Ruth Park · park, McKinley
  7. 2 km Back to Gallup

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How to reach Gallup

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    Within 15 km of Gallup

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gallup by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2380Crown Point (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs733Aspen Drop Structure (28 km)
    Churches1819Bethany Christian Reformed Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage510Historic El Morro Theatre (1 km)
    Parks68Babe Ruth Park (2 km)
    Museums46Rex Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions46Wind Biker (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Red Rock State Park (15 km)
    Caves11Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano (16 km)
    Waterfalls11Big Falls (29 km)

    Gallup: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gallup?

    Historic El Morro Theatre (heritage site, about 1 km), Chief Theater (heritage site, about 1 km), Babe Ruth Park (park, about 2 km), Fort Wingate Historical Marker (fort, about 24 km), Crown Point (viewpoint, about 4 km), Refuge Rock (viewpoint, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gallup?

    70 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gallup?

    Crown Point, about 4 km by road; Refuge Rock (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gallup?

    Aspen Drop Structure, about 28 km by road; Vanderwagen Reservoir Number One (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gallup?

    Bethany Christian Reformed Church, about 1 km by road; Church of the Holy Spirit (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gallup?

    Start in Gallup, visit Chief Theater, then Historic El Morro Theatre, then Fort Wingate Historical Marker, then Crown Point, then Babe Ruth Park, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gallup?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Gallup

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gallup’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gallup on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.