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Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo
17 Waldo StCerrillos, NM 87010
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(505) 438-3008
We give Turquoise mine tours by reservation and sell rare 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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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
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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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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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Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site
11776 Highway 337Tijeras, NM 87059
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(505) 281-3304
"Living with the Land" Free tours, lectures, workshops, demos. Interpretive Center.
Tags: Tijeras, Museums, Educational, Hiking, Outdoor
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Tinkertown Museum
121 Sandia Crest RoadSandia Park, NM 87047
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(505) 281-5233
In 2010, Tinkertown ws listed as one of the top 10 small museums in America by Fox News and Huffington Post on Trip Advisor. Open 9-6 daily, April-Nov 1st.
Tags: Sandia Park, Gift Shops, Museums, Educational, For Kids, Shopping
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Jeremy Cave Fine Art Photography
Feb 4 - March 2, 2012Jeremy Cave Fine Art Photography (Northern California). Using my camera as a medium of expression is just my way of saying “hold that pose”! Show reception: February 4th, 2012 (4-8 pm) - hangs through March 2nd, 2012.
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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 »