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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
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.
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.
Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo
We give Turquoise mine tours by reservation and sell rare Cerrillos Turquoise. The Trading Post has gifts, rocks and bottles. The Turquoise Mining Museum…
The Greenside Cafe
It always tastes better on the Greenside!!! Weekend breakfasts,. Lunch & Dinner everyday. Patio. Beer and Wine.
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.
Old Coal Mine Museum
1901 Richmond Steam Engine, mining relics and old cars. A must see! April-October. Open Friday-Monday 11am-5pm.
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 »