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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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Featured Stops & Shops

Crystal Mesa Farm Bed & Breakfast

Crystal Mesa Farm Bed & Breakfast

Charming adobe hacienda on miniature animal farm. Beautiful decor, stunning vistas; sunsets and stars.

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Featured Stops & Shops

Michael Austin Wright Studio

Michael Austin Wright Studio

Artist studio & sculpture garden. Michael is a sculpture, welder, Blacksmith and General Contactor, specializing in architectural details.

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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 »

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Tour Tijeras Archaeological Site

All Summer
Take a self-guided tour any time during daylight hours of this historic site on the Turquoise Trail.
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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 »