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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.
Featured Stops & Shops
Indigo Gallery
Featuring works by Jill Shwaiko and other nationally known painters, sculptors & jewelers in Madrid.
Jezebel Gallery
Tour Jezebel's Studio & Gallery on the Boardwalk. Organic forms as Modern Art, Craft and Furnishings.
San Pedro Overlook at Campbell Ranch
3 to 6 acre homesites in a gated mountain community adjacent to a nature preserve and the site of the HGTV 2010 Dream Home..
Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe
Popular New Mexico Bed and Breakfast promises friendly and welcoming service, gorgeous rooms and amazing views from peaceful 65 acre Hacienda estate. Groups,…
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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 »
Upcoming Event
Madrid Art Walk
1st Saturday of the monthAttend Madrid, New Mexico gallery openings.
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From Our Forum
- Take the HGTV Dream Home tour!
- Aspects of Clay opens studio co-op
- Movies made on the Turquoise Trail
- Wild Hogs Question
- BLM & SF National Forest host Open Houses on Turquoise Trail
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 »





