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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
Seppanen & Daughters
Seppanen & Daughters Fine Textiles is a showroom dedicated to preserving the native weaving cultures of Tibet, the Navajo Indians of the American Southwest…
Santa Fe Skies RV Park
(North of Cerrillos/Lone Butte) Scenic • "Big Rigs" • Clubhouse • Propane • Laundry • Pets Welcome. East of gas/convenience at 14/599 light.…
Turquoise Trail Campground and RV Park
Cool mountain camping. RV sites, cabins, laundry, secluded tent sites.
Brandt Distinct Properties, LLC
Specializing in stunning properties, land & ranches along the Turquoise Trail, like the Ranchitos Estates off Goldmine Rd.
The Mine Shaft Tavern
Great Music, Great Food, Historical Ambiance! One of the last great roadhouses.
Upcoming Event
Cerrillos History Walk
August 19, 2012Join the Cerrillos Historical Society for a friendly, easy going group walk through Cerrillos, with stops at the towns' main features & houses. 17 houses in the village are plaqued with early Cerrillos history. Time: 10 am - noon. Meet at First & Main Street. http://www.CerrillosNewMexico.com
For more information, call Todd Brown (505) 438-3008.
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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 »