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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
Jezebel Soda Fountain
Experience the original soda fountain from the 1920's. Jezebel's decadent romance with food parlor.
Johnsons of Madrid Galleries of Fine and Fiber Art
Since 1973, the biggest and best Art Gallery between Albuquerque & Santa Fe.
ClayHorse Studio Pottery Gallery
Contemporary ARTifacts, unique teqpots, FUNctional clayware and paintings! Madrid artist in residence. South end of town.
Java Junction Coffee & Gifts
Lattes, cappuccino, espresso, specialty "hot" gourmet items and wild t-shirts, hats and sportswear.
The Mine Shaft Tavern
Great Music, Great Food, Historical Ambiance! One of the last great roadhouses.
Upcoming Event
Saturdays at the Johnsons
SaturdaysCheck through Events for Saturday performances: music, poetry, dance, talks, etc. in the galleries performance space, 1-3 pm. Our First Saturday Gallery Receptions for new exhibitions are 3-5pm.
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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 »