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Welcome to the Turquoise Trail
Back roads often lead to great discoveries
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. 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.
Featured Stops & Shops
The Greenside Cafe
It always tastes better on the Greenside!!! Weekend breakfasts,. Lunch & Dinner everyday. Patio. Beer and Wine.
Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site
"Living with the Land" Free tours, lectures, workshops, demos. Interpretive Center.
Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo
We mine and sell Cerrillos Turquoise. The Trading Post has gifts, rocks and bottles. The Turquoise Mining Museum was featured on Antiques Roadshow. "Come…
Just Imagine Gallery, Coffeehouse & Open-Air Arts Market
A feast of worldly crafts, jewelry & clothing, and a European style coffee house. Destination shopping.
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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 »
Upcoming Event
Monday Happy Hour with Bob Staten at the Greenside Cafe
Every MondayMonday Happy Hour with Bob Staten at the Greenside Cafe in Cedar Crest. From 4-7 pm
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From Our Forum
- Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway's 10th Anniversary
- Advisable to get gas in ABQ or Santa Fe
- Call for Artists
- Take the HGTV Dream Home tour!
- Aspects of Clay opens studio co-op
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 »