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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.
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.
East Mountain Centre for Theatre
Offering quality theatrical performances for all ages as well as after-school and summer educational programs for children.
Chumani Gallery
Featuring contemporary works of nationally known artist Todd Klippenstein. Navajo & Santo Domingo jewelry, stone carvings, pottery. New sculpture garden.…
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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 »
Upcoming Event
Sandia Peak Ski Season extended
Wednesday 17 - Sunday, March 21, 2010Sandia Peak Ski Area will be extending the 2009-2010 season through March 21, 2010!
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From Our Forum
- Take the HGTV Dream Home tour!
- Aspects of Clay opens studio co-op
- Movies made on the Turquoise Trail
- Wild Hogs Question
- BLM & SF National Forest host Open Houses on Turquoise Trail
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 »