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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
The Greenside Cafe
It always tastes better on the Greenside!!! Weekend breakfasts,. Lunch & Dinner everyday. Patio. Beer and Wine.
Treasure Box Gallery
Exhibiting art and fine crafts locally made. Come see us at 5 Firehouse Lane, Madrid.
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…
Brandt Distinct Properties, LLC
Specializing in stunning properties, land & ranches along the Turquoise Trail, like the Ranchitos Estates off Goldmine Rd.
Santa Fe Skies RV Park
(North of Cerrillos/Lone Butte) Scenic • "Big Rigs" • Clubhouse • Propane • Laundry • Pets Welcome. East of gas/convenience at 14/599 light.…
Color & Light Arts
Color & Light Arts is a gallery filled with arts & crafts celebrating the magic of life!
Upcoming Event
Music at the Greenside Cafe
Every Thursday eveningJimbo plays at the Greenside Cafe on Thursdays.
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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 »