tuba city trading post

Had been through this MANY years ago, as a child...spent the night down the street at Moenkopi, and after getting gas next door, swung into the parking lot here. The SW Indian lands have many of these old trading posts along the roads - some a little "better" than other - this is one of the larger, nicer ones.Always a fun walk through, even if you're not buying. Wares range from small touristy trinkets; to informational items (books, CDs); to higher end items (jewelry, pottery, rugs, etc.) bought DIRECTLY from local Native American artisans - always make sure you know where an item touted as "Native American Made" has actually been made!A great way to stretch your legs, look around, and maybe even pick up on a bit of history while you're there. There is a Navajo Code Talker Museum attached to this, as well as a replica Navajo Hogan out front.

We visited this trading post May 11, 2014. The museum adjacent is wonderful. It is filled with information and exhibits of the history, culture and religion of the Navajos. Of special interest for military historians is the exhibit on the Navajo Code Talkers. The trading post has all manner of books, CDs, jewelry, clothing, and other dry goods including rugs. It is not like the Hubble Trading Post which has items such as Arbuckles’ ARIOSA Coffee (Cowboy Coffee) that comes with a peppermint stick or other items that locals would buy. It was definitely well worth the time it took to visit and it did not delay our arrival at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in any significant way. PS the Hogan Family Restaurant across the parking lot has wonderful fry bread and Navajo lamb stew among other good choices.

This place has so much to see. Lots of authentic native crafts and souveniers. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Worth the drive!

This Trading Post was advertised in a booklet put out by the Arizona Tourist Board.,which touts it as being somewhat historical. Tuba City is a city with many Navaho citizens and Navaho government agencies and offices. The Trading Post impressed me as inauthentic, and featured lots of tacky items that had little appeal and can be had just about anywhere in the southwest. There is an interactive Navaho Museum in the back of the building which I did not have time to visit but may be worth your time. The Trading Post did have a large variety of Indian blankets which may be of interest to some people.

We visited this trading post on the way to the Cameron Trading Post. Although small, the goods are quality and well-priced. There are also the usual cheap souveniers, but all of the items being sold as authentic were signed and included certificates of authenticity. I had a very nice discussion about Kachina dolls with one of the owners, who was a Hopi and had a lot of historical information. In the very back of the shop is a theater where you can watch an excellent movie about the Navajo Code Talkers. All in all, a worthwhile stop.

Built in 1870, this two story octagonal shape building has a fine selection of native american crafts. Everything you could be looking for including books,cds,drums,dreamcatchers,and a whole bunch of other things. This was one of the best places my wife and i found for gifts in our trip through northern arizona. It seems like there were alot of places called trading post but turned out to be a mini mart or gas station gift store. The tuba city trading post was the real deal. The price on things were about the same as everywhere elce we looked they just had more stuff and better choices than most of the other places we looked in. on our trip we were in canyon de chelly, monument valley,page arizona and north rim grand canyon as well as flagstaff. This was the second largest place we found the first was the cameron city trading post. Well worth a stop its just a few miles west off the 89 on the main street. next door is a museum and a restaurant. Only one odd thing no restrooms in the building have to use the one in the restaurant across the way.