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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
ClayHorse Studio Pottery Gallery
Contemporary ARTifacts, unique teqpots, FUNctional clayware and paintings! Madrid artist in residence. South end of town.
RIBS - Hickory Smoked Pit Bar-B-Q
Serving serious St Louis BBQ on The Turquoise Trail for 15 years. 22 Beers on tap. Eat In or Carry Out.
Old Coal Mine Museum
1901 Richmond Steam Engine, mining relics and old cars. A must see! April-October. Open Friday-Monday 11am-5pm.
Brandt Distinct Properties, LLC
Specializing in stunning properties, land & ranches along the Turquoise Trail, like the Ranchitos Estates off Goldmine Rd.
Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve
A 1, 350-acre Santa Fe County Open Space Preserve managed by Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Hiking in the Preserve is by tour only. For more information on…
Upcoming Event
Cerrillos Hills State Park February events
February 4 & 19th, 2012Come for 2 great programs February 4th & 19th in Cerrillos Hills State Park.
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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 »