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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
San Marcos Cafe
Long established, well-reviewed country cafe in the European tradition. Continental Cuisine with local favorites. Specialty desserts.
High Feather Ranch B&B
Escape to a secluded setting and relax on 130 private acres. Luxurious accommodations, full gourmet breakfast, spectacular views.
Lori Musil Art & Antiques
Artwork by Trail of Painted Ponies artists, Loril Musil & Lynn Bean. Architectural Antiques, hardware, doors, plumbing, lighting, furniture, stained glass,…
Cerrillos Hills Bed & Breakfast
Enchanting private Casitas with French doors to sunset views, Santa Fe charm and free WIFI.
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…
Upcoming Event
Annual Cerrillos townwide Yardsale
August 25 & 26, 2012Dig for new & used Treasures at our 6th annual Cerrillos Yardsale event - food & Greek Pastries too. http://www.CerrillosNewMexico.com
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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 »