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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
Java Junction Coffee & Gifts
Lattes, cappuccino, espresso, specialty "hot" gourmet items and wild t-shirts, hats and sportswear.
Indigo Gallery
Featuring works by Jill Shwaiko and other nationally known painters, sculptors & jewelers in Madrid.
Henderson Store
Family owned and operated since 1918. Henderson's carries high quality, competitively priced Native American arts and crafts.
Babaluu’s Cocina Cubana
Lunch, dinner, catering & private parties. Cuban, Caribbean cuisine, wine, beer, music, dancing, patio dining.
Turquoise Trail Campground and RV Park
Cool mountain camping. RV sites, cabins, laundry, secluded tent sites.
Old Schoolhouse Gallery
Fine art gallery featuring works of Neecy Twinem, Hugh Pierson & other local artists.
Upcoming Event
SANTA FE FLUTE CHOIR
May 19, 2012Two large musical works by Santa Fe Flute choir.
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From Our Forum
- Find Kevin Box in his Turquoise Trail studio during the Santa Fe Summer Studio Tour
- 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
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 »