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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
Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo
We give Turquoise mine tours by reservation, mine and sell rare Cerrillos Turquoise. The Trading Post has gifts, rocks, collectibles and bottles. The Turquoise…
Gifted Hands
Painting, crafts, and jewelry much of the works are made by native americans and other local artists. Open 10-6pm
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…
Stoneridge Realty
Stoneridge Realty is now located in a lovely suite along the banks of the Santa River. Give us a call, come visit and enjoy the scenic views of the Santa…
Jezebel Soda Fountain
Experience the original soda fountain from the 1920's. Jezebel's decadent romance with food parlor.
Upcoming Event
Cerrillos Hills State Park May events
May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2013May events at the Cerrillos Hills State Park include a geology hike, birdwatching, wildflowers, & Bats!
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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 »