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Aspects of Clay

Aspects of Clay

12504B North Highway 14
Sandia 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

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Astronomy Adventures

Astronomy Adventures

29 High Feather Ranch Rd
Cerrillos, 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

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Broken Saddle Riding Co.

Broken Saddle Riding Co.

County Rd 59-A
Cerrillos, 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

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Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo

Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo

17 Waldo St
Cerrillos, 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

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Cerrillos Hills State Park

Cerrillos Hills State Park

37 Main Street
PO 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

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Cibola National Forest & Visitor Center

Cibola National Forest & Visitor Center

11776 South Highway 337
Tijeras, 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

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Crystal Mesa Farm Bed & Breakfast

Crystal Mesa Farm Bed & Breakfast

27 Crystal Mesa Rd
Santa 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

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East Mountain Centre for Theatre

East Mountain Centre for Theatre

PO Box 1697
Cedar 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

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Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe

Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe

78 Vista del Oro
Cerrillos, 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

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Jezebel Soda Fountain

Jezebel Soda Fountain

2860 Hwy 14
Madrid, 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

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Old Coal Mine Museum

Old Coal Mine Museum

2846 Hwy 14
Madrid, 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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Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve

Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve

582 County Rd 55
Cerrillos, 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

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Sandia Crest House Gift Shop & Restaurant

Sandia Crest House Gift Shop & Restaurant

Highway 536
Sandia 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

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Sandia Peak Ski Area

Sandia Peak Ski Area

Highway 536
Sandia 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

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Sandia Peak Summer Chairlift

Sandia Peak Summer Chairlift

Highway 536
Sandia 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

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Sandia Peak Tramway

Sandia Peak Tramway

10 Tramway Loop NE
Albuquerque, 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

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The Museum of Archaeology & Material Culture

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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Tinkertown Museum

Tinkertown Museum

121 Sandia Crest Road
Sandia 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

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Upcoming Event

Tijeras Open-Air Arts Mart

Every weekend from May 1 - October
Join 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.

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