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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
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…
New Mexico Public Lands Information Center
One-stop resource for outdoor recreation on State & Federal lands; maps, guidebooks, permits, free information.
Indigo Gallery
Featuring works by Jill Shwaiko and other nationally known painters, sculptors & jewelers in Madrid.
Ghost Town Trading Post & Lodging
Talvera, Native American Jewelry & Pottery, Clothing. Lodging: full apartment w/private courtyard & parking. Satellite TV.
Real McCoy
Collectables ,Musical Instruments to Teddybears, Lamps to Decor, a Fun little Store, and there's "Something for Everyone. "
Cindy Sheff, Realtor
A resident of historic Madrid. I specialize in real estate sales along the Turquoise Trail.
Upcoming Event
Jeremy Cave Fine Art Photography
Feb 4 - March 2, 2012Jeremy Cave Fine Art Photography (Northern California). Using my camera as a medium of expression is just my way of saying “hold that pose”! Show reception: February 4th, 2012 (4-8 pm) - hangs through March 2nd, 2012.
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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 »