- TripBuzz found 16 things to do with kids in or near Window Rock, Arizona, including 13 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gallup.
- From Navajo Nation Zoo & Botanical Park to Navajo Nation Museum, the Window Rock area offers 21 different types of family activities, including: Zoos, History Museums, National & State Parks and Landmarks.
- Capital of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock is a small town with a rich Native American heritage. In honoring this culture, the city is home to a Navajo Botanical Garden, museum and World War II Memorial. However, the main attraction in Window Rock continues to be the rock formation for which the city is named.
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Navajo Nation Zoo & Botanical Park is the only venue of this kind operated by native Indians. It attracts up to 30,000 visitors each year, who come to see over 100 animals from 50 different species, from invertebrates to mammals.
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The Navajo Nation Museum exhibits fragments of the Navajo nation's history and culture. There are permanent exhibitions of jewelry and an exhibition dedicated to Navajo leaders, among others.
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The Navajo Reservation is home to the biggest Indian Reservation area in the United States. Aside from being called as the Navajo Nation, the place boasts of plenty of beautiful and scenic natural views just like the Window Rock.
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Hosted on a Navajo reservation, Gallup Flea Market features a variety of vendors, many of whom specialize in Native American arts, crafts, and jewelry. It also hosts a number of food vendors offering Navajo cuisine.
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Visitors to New Mexico can receive valuable travel and historical information at the Manuelito Visitor Center. It further provides a nice place to rest or take a break from driving.
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Silverbear Gallery is a unique art gallery dedicated to the works of Glen Petersen. Visitors can enjoy Petersen's full- and small-scale versions of original clothing and artifacts, including Native American rugs and pottery, from the areas inhabitants in the 1800's.
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A non-profit group, the Gallup Cultural Center features an art gallery, gift shop and historical museum. Additionally, special community events as well as educational programs are often scheduled at this facility.
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The EL Morro Theatre is a 460-seat live performance venue that features a Spanish Colonial Revival exterior. The theater is available to rent for private movie screenings, birthday parties, and church services.
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Rex Museum
300 West Historic Route 66 (Corner of Route 66 & 3rd St.), Gallup, NM
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Located within a building that was originally a brothel then a grocery, the Rex Museum is a museum that displays the history of the local area. Numerous artifacts, historical documents, and books fill the walls and halls of the museum.