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NOTICE: Due to fire restrictions in the Sandia Mountains, the road to the top of the Sandia Crest will be closed starting Monday, June 10, 2013 until further notice. The road closure is beyond Tinkertown's location. Tinkertown is OPEN.

Welcome to the Turquoise Trail

The perfect day trip linking Santa Fe and Albuquerque!

Venture off the freeway and onto the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and you'll see what we mean. The Scenic and Historic Area encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The drive is approximately 50 miles along Highway 14. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants.

Interactive Map of Stops & Shops

Plan Your Day Trip On The Turquoise Trail

The Scenic and Historic Area of the Turquoise Trail encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants. View Interactive Map »

Featured Stops & Shops

Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve

Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve

A 1, 350-acre Santa Fe County Open Space Preserve managed by Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Hiking in the Preserve is by tour only. For more information on…

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Babaluu’s Cocina Cubana

Babaluu’s Cocina Cubana

Lunch, Dinner, View, Cuban, Caribbean Cuisine, Wine, Beer, Music, Dancing, Private Parties, Catering.

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Coal Miner’s Daughter

Coal Miner’s Daughter

A gallery featuring owner, Dean Cheek's knitwear designs, local artwork, jewelry, and much more.

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The Greenside Cafe

The Greenside Cafe

It always tastes better on the Greenside!!! Weekend breakfasts,. Lunch & Dinner everyday. Patio. Beer and Wine.

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Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden and Studio

Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden and Studio

Artist Kevin Box resides, creates and exhibits his work and others’ in this world-class space. Open during season, by appointment and by chance.

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Wm Skrips Studio

Wm Skrips Studio

Handmade objects.

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Upcoming Event

Heros and Villains of Western Environmental History

Sunday, July 28, 2013
Sara Dant presents a look at noteworthy & notorious figures in the environmental movement at the Cerrillos Hills State Park visitor center.
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National Scenic Byway

On June 15, 2000 the Turquoise Trail received designation as a National Scenic Byway from the The National Scenic Byways Program after completing a comprehensive corridor management plan.

The plan is available for review here »

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