Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

Brick Hubbell Trading Post building with white window frames, rustic decor, and clear blue sky.

Known fondly as "Hubbell's," this Western National Parks-operated community hub is the oldest continuously operating trading post in the American Southwest. It remains a thriving place that supports Navajo artists and serves the Ganado community, selling goods and authentic Native American art, since 1878.

1/2 Mile W Hwy. 191
Ganado, AZ 86505
United States

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928-755-3254

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Bare trees and Hubbell Hill under a clear blue sky.

Building with luminaria lights against a twilight sky, large tree silhouetted in foreground.

Plush toys in baskets beneath festive greenery.

Colorful woven Navajo blankets on display in a cozy, book-filled room.

Wooden shelves filled with home goods, and groceries in a rustic store setting.

Colorful turquoise and coral necklaces displayed on black stands.

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Discover Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

Step into history at Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, the oldest continuously operating trading post in the Navajo Nation. Since 1878, this historic post in northeastern Arizona has been a center of commerce and cultural exchange. Today, visitors can walk through the original trading post, browse authentic Navajo rugs and crafts, and explore the historic homestead and barn. With its rich history and deep cultural significance, Hubbell Trading Post offers a fascinating glimpse into the enduring traditions of the American Southwest.

Hours & Fees
Daily 8 AM to 5 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
No Fee

Email: info@hubbelltradingpost.org

Phone: 928-755-3254

What to do at Hubbell’s

Hubbell Trading Post is famous for its curated selection of authentic Navajo rugs and other southwest American Indian arts and crafts. Most visitors are pleasantly surprised to discover how much there is to do here!

Visitor center

Exhibits cover regional trade history, Navajo culture, and the importance of sheep and weaving to the Navajo. You might see a weaver demonstrating their craft.

Silver beaded necklace and earrings on red and blue patterned hand-woven Navajo rug.

Shopping

Purchase a handmade craft and support local artists and the trading post. Visit the rug room and trader’s office.

Historic Hubbell bedroom with wooden beams, a single bed, vintage furniture, and patterned, woven, Navajo rug.

Walking tours

Rangers lead tours of the Hubbell home. You can walk around the old homestead that houses sheep, horses, chickens, a garden and historic farm buildings.

Chocolate ice cream bar held against a blue sky backdrop.

Dining

Find snacks and drinks, including ice cream or a cup of historical Arbuckles’ coffee, and a picnic area where you can enjoy them.

Natural rock arch under a blue sky, surrounded by trees in Window Rock, Arizona

Lodging and camping

The nearest hotels are in Chinle and Window Rock on the Navajo Nation and Holbrook, Arizona.

The nearest campgrounds are at Canyon de Chelly National Monument near Chinle.

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Useful Resources

Driving Tours

Continue exploring the site and Navajo culture. Take a tour at these nearby WNP-recommended destinations.

Winslow, Arizona

The Winslow Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center operate out of Hubbell’s former main trading post location along the railroad. The building has remnants of the old trading post.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

You can drive the two paved rim drives at Canyon de Chelly to the many overlooks which provide excellent views of the canyon below. Allow 2 hours to visit 3 overlooks on the North Rim Drive which are best for morning photos. Allow 2 hours to visit 6 overlooks on the South Rim Drive which are best for afternoon photos. Overlooks open year round. Take a driving tour to viewpoints with vistas that rival the Grand Canyon. See iconic features White House Ruin and Spider Rock, the spot where the Navajos believe weaving began.

Nearby Dining

Navajo street food at the Ganado Flea Market 1/2-mile east of Hubbell’s at Highway 264 and south Highway 191.
Burger King four miles west on Highway 264.
Several sit-down restaurants 35 miles north on Highway 191 in Chinle, Arizona, and 35 miles east on Highway 264 in the Window Rock area.

Explore Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

J. L. Hubbell established the Hubbell Trading Post in northeastern Arizona as a center of commerce for the Navajo people in the late 1870s, 10 years after the Navajo people were allowed to return to the Ganado region from their US-imposed exile, a tragic period of time known as The Long Walk of the Navajo. Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is the oldest and longest continuously operated trading post in the American Southwest, and its buildings represent the best examples of an evolving American Southwest trading post complex. It was declared a historic landmark in 1960 and, later, a national historic site in 1965. Visitors have the opportunity to interact with weavers and other artists, building an understanding of each artist’s method and motivation, and of the role art plays in many American Indian cultures.