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NM Vacation Guide
Welcome to the Turquoise Trail
Back roads often lead to great discoveries
Venture off the freeway and onto the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and you'll see what we mean. The Scenic and Historic Area encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants.
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Plan Your Day Trip On The Turquoise Trail
The Scenic and Historic Area of the Turquoise Trail encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants. View Interactive Map »
Featured Stops & Shops
The Museum of Archaeology & Material Culture
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.…
Just Imagine Gallery, Coffeehouse & Open-Air Arts Market
A feast of worldly crafts, jewelry & clothing, and a European style coffee house. Destination shopping.
Color & Light Arts
Color & Light Arts is a gallery filled with arts & crafts celebrating the magic of life!
Stoneridge Realty
Specializing in lovely adobe homes, rural lands and ranches on the wonderful and historic Turquoise Trail.
RIBS - Hickory Smoked Pit Bar-B-Q
Serving serious St Louis BBQ on The Turquoise Trail for 15 years. 22 Beers on tap. Eat In or Carry Out.
Upcoming Event
Quilts of the Southwest
December 3, 2011 through March 1, 2012An exhibiton of new quilts of art by Mary Ezell "Quilts of the Southwest". Opening reception Dec 3, 2011 from 3- 5 pm.
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From Our Forum
- Sandia Peak Ski Area current conditions ranked 5th best in the World!
- Brand new website for Cerrillos, New Mexico
- New website for Santa Fe Botanical Garden
- Havent been there since 1960
- NM 14 - Litter pick up
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 »