Things To Do in Window Rock and Ganado
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Window Rock and Ganado Attractions
- Historic Site
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
Located just outside the town of Ganado, 26 miles west of Window Rock, the Hubbell Trading Post is the oldest continuously operating trading post on the Navajo Nation, established in 1876 by Lorenzo Hubbell, who did more to popularize the arts and crafts of the Navajo people than any…Around Town
- Cultural center
Navajo Museum, Library & Visitor's Center
This museum and cultural center is housed in a large building patterned after a traditional hogan. Inside you’ll see rotating exhibits of contemporary crafts and art, as well as exhibits on modern Navajo culture. There’s also a gift shop.Around Town - Zoo
Navajo Nation Zoo & Botanical Park
Located in back of the Navajo Nation Inn, this zoo and botanical park features animals and plants that are significant in Navajo history and culture, such as bears, cougars, and wolves. The setting is very dramatic, with several sandstone “haystack” rocks, and some of the animal…Around Town - Museum
St. Michaels Historical Museum
In the community of St. Michaels, 4 miles west of Window Rock, this museum chronicles the lives and influence of Franciscan friars who started a mission in this area in the 1670s. The museum is in a small building adjacent to the impressive stone mission church. Back in the early…Around Town
Window Rock and Ganado Shopping
The Hubbell Trading Post, although a National Historic Site, is still an active trading post and has an outstanding selection of rugs, as well as lots of jewelry. In Window Rock, be sure to visit the Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise (www.gonavajo.com; (tel. 800/871-1829 or 928/871-4090), next to the Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital. Operating since 1941, this store sells silver-and-turquoise jewelry, Navajo rugs, baskets, pottery, and Native American clothing. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 8pm and Sunday from noon to 6pm.
Eat Local, Shop Local, in the Navajo Nation
The Hopi and Navajo reservations both offer some interesting opportunities to eat locally and shop locally, and in so doing patronize small businesses and individuals, which is one of the key aspects of eco-travel.
On the Navajo Nation, you can sample traditional foods at the Ch’ihootso Indian Marketplace in Window Rock. The steam corn soup served at several of the little food vendors' stalls here is a particular favorite of local families.
Anywhere on the Navajo Nation where there is a scenic view, you'll find jewelry vendors set up by the side of the road. Their wares tend to be inexpensive, certainly as compared to the finer work sold at the trading posts.
