Historic El Rancho Hotel | An icon of Route 66, Gallup’s El Rancho Hotel has a rich history housing legends of the silver screen and is one of the most unique lodging experiences in the southwest United States - https://www.visitgallup.com/blog/el-rancho-hotel-a-route-66-classic/

Gallup Summer Dances 2025 | June 3 - August 6, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 6 - 8 PM

Gallup's history began well before the city was founded in 1881 as a headquarters for the southern transcontinental rail route. The area was on a Native American trade route long before the City itself came along, once known as Na'Nizhoozhi, or "The Bridge" among the Navajo/Dine' people.

Catch Carri Travel Guides - Exploring #Gallup, #NewMexico - https://catchcarri.com/exploring-gallup-new-mexico/

I have spent a lot of time wandering Gallup over the last few years. The town is known for being rough around the edges, but there is ample small town charm, friendly folks, and LOTS to see/do in the area.

2.2-mile out-and-back trail at Red Rock Park. Wonderful views as you ascend towards the spire.

https://fatmanlittletrail.com/2021/03/15/church-rock/

Historic El Rancho Hotel | During the 1930s and 1940s, more than 100 westerns were filmed around Gallup, with Hollywood’s most notable stars staying at the El Rancho. Notable guests included some of the giants of Hollywood’s Golden Age: Ronald Reagan, John Wayne, Katherine Hepburn, Lucille Ball, Errol Flynn, Mae West, Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, and Humphrey Bogart, among others.

Gallup Summer Dances 2025 | June 3 - August 6, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 6 - 8 PM

An iconic Route 66 sign on the road under the stars in Amboy, north of Joshua Tree National Park in California. Glowing red.

#BuyIntoArt #JoshuaTreeNationalPark #Route66 #Historic #Amboy #California #RoadSign #RoadTrip

https://john-twynam.pixels.com/featured/route-66-sign-starry-glowing-red-john-twynam.html

Route 66 GALLUP NEW MEXICO, Then & Now, El Rancho, Trading Posts, Hotels, Historic District - https://youtu.be/z6GwlAJKjX0?si=dFlMIh2cthWYDL3U

Warming up at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. #NewMexico #NativeAmerican #PowWow #travel #roadtrip #Route66 #VisitGallup

U.S. Route 66 in Santa Fe - https://www.route66roadtrip.com/route-66-santa-fe-new-mexico.htm

Route 66 Centennial will be coming up in 2026.

A few shots of the Red Rock Balloon Rally balloon glows. The balloon glow is held at Red Rock Park on Friday night, with a bonfire and dancers (usually Zuni Pueblo and White Mountain Apache Crown dancers). The Saturday balloon glow is at Rio West Mall in Gallup. There is a parking fee at Red Rock Park, but no entrance fee for the rally and the balloon glow at the mall is free.

Route 66 (New Mexico 350 Mile) Road Trip - https://youtu.be/3e_Lk3xOX48?si=RchIZ63-g5u-5mcK

#Route66 Centennial is coming up in 2026.

Abandoned Buildings, Epic Neon Signage, and weird History on Route 66 inTucumcari New Mexico - https://youtu.be/_zNQmOXMG5U

Roaming Route 66

During the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, Route 66 was the primary route for the migration of farm workers from the Midwest to California. It was one of the original highways in the U.S. Numbered Highway System, completed on November 11, 1926.

My husband and I just got back from exploring Route 66 in Illinois. One of my favorite parts of the trip was capturing the old service stations! This is Frank's Old Station on Route 66 in Williamsville, Illinois.
https://kristia-adams.pixels.com/featured/autumn-vibes-at-franks-old-station-on-route-66-kristia-adams.html
#AYearForArt #illinois #route66 #oldgastation #gasstation #BuyintoArt