Stops Along The Turquoise Trail

Cibola National Forest & Visitor Center

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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Tinkertown Museum - 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.

Sandia Peak Ski Area - In winter enjoy Snowboarding and downhill skiing. Six lifts. Certified snow-sports school and rentals available. Open Mid-December thru Mid-March.

Astronomy Adventures - Come explore the celestial jewels and wonder found in New Mexico's night sky. Equipment provided.

Gypsy Gem - Specializing in rare Cerrillos turquoise jewelry. Original designs. Native arts and crafts, pottery, ironwood and more!

In Cahoots - Local art, fossils and more. Located on Firehouse Lane.

Old Boarding House Mercantile - General store & bakery in historic miner's boarding house. Groceries, Snacks, Drinks, Fresh baked goods and History.

Tumbleweeds - A gift shop full of "Important Stuff". Nostalgic metal signs, Madrid t-shirts & souvenirs, rocks, Rt.66, ecclectic jewelry, Western shirts & books.

Weasel & Fitz - Recycled and found-object art with a touch of whimsey.

Old West Saloon & Antiques - Gateway to the Old Coal Mine Museum. Full bar with patio and retail store.

The Old West Saloon & Antiques - Gateway to Old Coal Mine Museum! Mining & Western antiques, Old West Photos, souvenirs.