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Aspects of Clay
12504B North Highway 14Sandia Park, NM 87047
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(505) 291-7115
Something fun to do! Paint your own ceramics; pottery wheels; classes; parties; gallery.
Tags: Sandia Park, Entertainment/Recreation, Art & Theater, Educational, For Kids
Complete details & photos of Aspects of Clay »Astronomy Adventures
29 High Feather Ranch RdCerrillos, NM 87010
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(505) 577-7141
Come explore the celestial jewels and wonder found in New Mexico's night sky. Equipment provided.
Tags: CR 55/Goldmine Road, Entertainment/Recreation, For Kids, Outdoor
Complete details & photos of Astronomy Adventures »Broken Saddle Riding Co.
County Rd 59-ACerrillos, NM 87010
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(505) 424-7774
Ride the Cerrillos Hills State Park! Silver & Turquoise Mines. Missouri Fox Trotters, Tennessee Walkers. Walk, Trot, Canter or Gallup. Small groups/private rides.
Tags: Cerrillos, Entertainment/Recreation, For Kids, Horseback Riding, Outdoor
Complete details & photos of Broken Saddle Riding Co. »Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo
17 Waldo StCerrillos, NM 87010
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(505) 438-3008
We mine and sell Cerrillos Turquoise. The Trading Post has gifts, rocks and bottles. The Turquoise Mining Museum was featured on Antiques Roadshow. "Come by & feed the Animals."
Tags: Cerrillos, Antiques, Entertainment/Recreation, Gift Shops, Museums, Antiquing, Educational, For Kids, Outdoor, Shopping
Complete details & photos of Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo »Cerrillos Hills State Park
37 Main StreetPO Box 460
Cerrillos, NM 87010
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1-888-NMPARKS or (505) 474-0196
Hike, bike or horseback ride scenic trails. Visit historic mine pits. Programs offered year-round.
Tags: Cerrillos, Entertainment/Recreation, Biking, For Kids, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Outdoor, Picnic
Complete details & photos of Cerrillos Hills State Park »Cibola National Forest & Visitor Center
11776 South Highway 337Tijeras, NM 87059
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(505) 281-3304
A welcome center to help make the most of your travels. Complete with maps, area information, restrooms, travel & road conditions.
Tags: Tijeras, Entertainment/Recreation, Gift Shops, Museums, Biking, Camping, Educational, For Kids, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Outdoor, Picnic, Shopping, Skiing
Complete details & photos of Cibola National Forest & Visitor Center »Crystal Mesa Farm Bed & Breakfast
27 Crystal Mesa RdSanta Fe, NM 87508
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(505) 424-0703
Charming adobe hacienda on miniature animal farm. Beautiful decor, stunning vistas; sunsets and stars.
Tags: San Marcos/Lone Butte, Lodging/Camping, For Kids
Complete details & photos of Crystal Mesa Farm Bed & Breakfast »East Mountain Centre for Theatre
PO Box 1697Cedar Crest, NM 87008
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(505) 286-1950
Offering quality theatrical performances for all ages as well as after-school and summer educational programs for children.
Tags: Sandia Park, Entertainment/Recreation, Art & Theater, For Kids
Complete details & photos of East Mountain Centre for Theatre »Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe
78 Vista del OroCerrillos, NM 87010
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(505) 424-8995
Popular New Mexico Bed and Breakfast promises friendly and welcoming service, gorgeous rooms and amazing views from peaceful 65 acre Hacienda estate. Groups, weddings, lodgings. Seasonal local cuisine. Pet friendly, children welcome.
Tags: CR 55/Goldmine Road, Lodging/Camping, For Kids
Complete details & photos of Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe »Jezebel Soda Fountain
2860 Hwy 14Madrid, NM 87010
(505) 471-3915
Experience the original soda fountain from the 1920's. Jezebel's decadent romance with food parlor.
Tags: Madrid, Coffee/Tea Houses, Eating/Drinking, For Kids
Complete details & photos of Jezebel Soda Fountain »Old Coal Mine Museum
2846 Hwy 14Madrid, NM 87010
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(505) 473-0743
1901 Richmond Steam Engine, mining relics and old cars. A must see! April-October. Open Friday-Monday 11am-5pm.
Tags: Madrid, Museums, Educational, For Kids
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582 County Rd 55Cerrillos, NM 87010
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(505) 471-9103
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 the hiking schedule, please go to the website or call the SFBG.
Tags: CR 55/Goldmine Road, Entertainment/Recreation, Educational, For Kids, Hiking, Outdoor
Complete details & photos of Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve »Sandia Crest House Gift Shop & Restaurant
Highway 536Sandia Park, NM 87048
(505) 243-0605
Elevation 10678 feet. Enjoy breathtaking views, eclectic gifts and light dining. Open daily.
Tags: Sandia Park, Gift Shops, Restaurants, Eating/Drinking, Educational, For Kids, Hiking, Outdoor
Complete details & photos of Sandia Crest House Gift Shop & Restaurant »Sandia Peak Ski Area
Highway 536Sandia Park, NM 87048
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(505) 242-9052
In winter enjoy Snowboarding and downhill skiing. Six lifts. Certified snow-sports school and rentals available. Open Mid-December thru Mid-March.
Tags: Sandia Park, Entertainment/Recreation, For Kids, Outdoor, Skiing
Complete details & photos of Sandia Peak Ski Area »Sandia Peak Summer Chairlift
Highway 536Sandia Park, NM 87048
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(505) 242-9052
Enter Cibola National Forest and take a scenic chairlift ride gliding over the lush forest below. The more adventurous can take their own mountain bikes (or rent one) up the chairlift and ride down over 15 miles of trails. Enjoy specialties at the outdoor grill. Weekends & holidays, Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Tags: Sandia Park, Entertainment/Recreation, Restaurants, Biking, Eating/Drinking, For Kids, Hiking, Outdoor, Picnic
Complete details & photos of Sandia Peak Summer Chairlift »Sandia Peak Tramway
10 Tramway Loop NEAlbuquerque, NM 87122
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(505) 856-7325
Ride the world's longest tramway 2.7 miles rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 square mile panoramic view.
Tags: Sandia Park, Entertainment/Recreation, Educational, For Kids, Hiking, Outdoor
Complete details & photos of Sandia Peak Tramway »The Museum of Archaeology & Material Culture
22 Calvary Rd.Cedar Crest, NM 87008
(505) 281-2005
Explores archaeology and a 12,000 year time-line telling the story of North America's earliest inhabitants through the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890. Features a new exhibit exploring Sandia Cave and the history of turquoise mining in the area. Visitors may also interact with an educational multi-media computer
Tags: Cedar Crest, Museums, Educational, For Kids
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121 Sandia Crest RoadSandia Park, NM 87047
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(505) 281-5233
Located along the Sandia Crest National Scenic Byway, is an amazing, animated, miniature Old West Town and Three Ring Circus set among relics from the past. Frontier humor and the thrill of the Big Top come alive in thousands of hand-carved figures. See an antique wooden boat that's been sailed around the world! Glass bottle walls enclose a potter's studio and gift shop. Open 9-6 daily, April-Oct.
Tags: Sandia Park, Gift Shops, Museums, Educational, For Kids, Shopping
Complete details & photos of Tinkertown Museum »Upcoming Event
Tijeras Open-Air Arts Mart
Every weekend from May 1 - OctoberJoin us for the 5th season of the Tijeras Open-Air Arts Market. High quality exhibitors, with live music all weekend.
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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 »





