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NM Vacation Guide
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.
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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
Cindy Sheff, Realtor
A resident of historic Madrid. I specialize in real estate sales along the Turquoise Trail.
Sandia Peak Summer Chairlift
Enter Cibola National Forest and take a scenic chairlift ride gliding over the lush forest below. The more adventurous can take their own mountain bikes…
Jezebel Soda Fountain
Experience the original soda fountain from the 1920's. Jezebel's decadent romance with food parlor.
The Greenside Cafe
It always tastes better on the Greenside!!! Weekend breakfasts,. Lunch & Dinner everyday. Patio. Beer and Wine.
Crystal Mesa Farm Bed & Breakfast
Charming adobe hacienda on miniature animal farm. Beautiful decor, stunning vistas; sunsets and stars.
East Mountain Centre for Theatre
Offering quality theatrical performances for all ages as well as after-school and summer educational programs for children.
Upcoming Event
The Mineshaft Tavern February Events
February 1-26, 2012February's music events & movie night at The Mineshaft Tavern in Madrid.
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From Our Forum
- Sandia Peak Ski Area current conditions ranked 5th best in the World!
- Brand new website for Cerrillos, New Mexico
- New website for Santa Fe Botanical Garden
- Havent been there since 1960
- NM 14 - Litter pick up
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 »