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NM Vacation Guide
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.
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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 »
Featured Stops & Shops
Encaustic Art Institute
We are proud to introduce the Encaustic Art Institute, a permanent gallery for all encaustic artists. Established as a non-profit 501©, we rely solely…
East Mountain Centre for Theatre
Offering quality theatrical performances for all ages as well as after-school and summer educational programs for children.
Molly’s Bar
Passing through our doors you will find friendly faces, an efficient wait staff, and a host of the finest entertainers in our great southwest performing…
Inn at Santa Fe
Boutique hotel with free breakfast buffet and Happy Hour specials. Shuttle service, heated pool, Internet and many extras. Adjacent to Santa Fe Premium…
Jezebel Soda Fountain
Experience the original soda fountain from the 1920's. Jezebel's decadent romance with food parlor.
Upcoming Event
Johnsons of Madrid Galleries of Fine & Fiber Art
May 4-June 25, 2013Changing exhibits each month, first Saturday receptions.
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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 »