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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 Greenside Cafe

The Greenside Cafe

It always tastes better on the Greenside!!! Weekend breakfasts,. Lunch & Dinner everyday. Patio. Beer and Wine.

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Sandia Crest House Gift Shop & Restaurant

Sandia Crest House Gift Shop & Restaurant

Elevation 10678 feet. Enjoy breathtaking views, eclectic gifts and light dining. Open daily.

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Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo

Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo

Turquoise Mine Tours available. We mine and sell Cerrillos Turquoise, gifts, rocks and bottles. Featured on Antiques Roadshow. "Come feed the Animals."…

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Trading Bird Gallery

Trading Bird Gallery

The finest of the old Turquoise Trail! Cerrillos Turquoise, Mosaic overlay, Zuni Fetishes, Mata Ortiz and Pueblo Pottery,

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Interactive Map of Stops & Shops

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

Madrid Art Walk

1st Saturday of the month
Attend Madrid, New Mexico gallery openings.
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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 »

Our Connections

Take a moment to visit our other friends.

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