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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 Ski Area
In winter enjoy Snowboarding and downhill skiing. Six lifts. Certified snow-sports school and rentals available. Open Mid-December thru Mid-March.
Lori Musil Art & Antiques
Artwork by Trail of Painted Ponies artists, Loril Musil & Lynn Bean. Architectural Antiques, hardware, doors, plumbing, lighting, furniture, stained glass,…
Ortiz Mountain Gallery & Aline Fourier Studio
Fine Art Gallery featuring the art of Aline Fourier & other New Mexico artists. Working studio nestled in the Ortiz Mountains.
Old Coal Mine Museum
1901 Richmond Steam Engine, mining relics and old cars. A must see! April-October. Open Friday-Monday 11am-5pm.
Johnsen & Swan Fine Artisans
Handcrafted leather, wood, jewelry, pottery by acclaimed regional artisans. Enjoy the sounds of the bronze windbells by famed architect Paolo Soleri in…
The Watermelon Gallery
Fine Art Gallery showing Oils, Watercolors, Pastels, Photography, Sculptures, Bronzes, Miniatures, Etchings, Charcoal and Pencil drawings.
Upcoming Event
Johnsons of Madrid February/March Receptions
Feb 4 - March 31, 2012Gallery Exhibit February through March. Receptions February 4th & March 3rd from 3-5 pm.
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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 »