San Marcos/Lone Butte

The area turquoise and lead deposits were critical to the jewelry and pottery making of the prehistoric Indians and these mines influenced Spanish settlement. The Cerrillos mining district is one of the oldest and most marked of the Old Spanish Mineral Developments in the Southwest. In fact, turquoise mined here found its way to the crown jewels of Spain. Cerrillos was full of hearty miners who extracted gold, silver, lead, zinc and turquoise from area mines at its peak in the 1880’s. The miners supported the town’s 21 saloons and four hotels. While it was once seriously considered as the capitol of New Mexico, today Cerrillos, with its dirt streets, is a picturesque reminder of the Old West. There are several shops & galleries, the Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum and Petting Zoo. New Mexico State Parks has a visitor center on Main Street for the Cerrillos Hills Historic Park which has 5.2 miles of hiking and biking trails. The town has been the setting for several motion pictures. Saint Joseph’s church has mass Sunday morning. (505) 471-1562.

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.

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Garden of the Gods Sculpture Center

South of Wolf Road on Hwy 14
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Sculpture Garden opening 2011. Outdoor sculpture set in New Mexico's enchanting landscape. Visit www.gardenofthegodsinternational.blogspot.com.

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Inn at Santa Fe

8376 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
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(505) 474-9500

Boutique hotel with free breakfast buffet and manager's reception, heated pool, Internet and many extras.

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New Mexico Public Lands Information Center

301 Dinosaur Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87508
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(877) 276-9404 toll-free

One-stop resource for outdoor recreation on State & Federal lands; maps, guidebooks, permits, free information.

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San Marcos Cafe

3877 State Rd 14
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 471-9298

Long established, well-reviewed country cafe in the European tradition. Continental Cuisine with local favorites. Specialty desserts.

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Santa Fe Skies RV Park

14 Brown Castle Ranch
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508

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(505) 473-5946 Toll Free 1-877-565-0451

(North of Cerrillos/Lone Butte) Scenic • "Big Rigs" • Clubhouse • Propane • Laundry • Pets Welcome. East of gas/convenience at 14/599 light.

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Santa Fe Western Adventures

68 Bonanza Creek Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
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(505) 473-9384

Leisurely, comfortable horseback, stagecoach, haywagon rides & more on family ranch at Lone Butte. Courteous & friendly staff!

Tags: San Marcos/Lone Butte, Entertainment/Recreation, For Kids, Horseback Riding, Outdoor, Picnic

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Stoneridge Realty

3810 Hwy 14
Santa Fe, NM 87508
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(505) 473-0330 1(877) 473-0330

Specializing in lovely adobe homes, rural lands and ranches on the wonderful and historic Turquoise Trail.

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Encaustic Art Institute

18 County Rd. 55A
Cerrillos, NM 87010
(505) 424-6787

The Encaustic Art Institute exhibits and sells encaustic (pigmented wax) art work, offers encaustic workshops, classes and public education programs.

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