Stops & Shops
Welcome to the Turquoise Trail
The perfect day trip linking Santa Fe and Albuquerque!
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. The drive is approximately 50 miles along Highway 14. 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
Museum of Encaustic Art
Features over 100 works in encaustic wax, fastest growing medium in the nation. Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11-4pm. Closed January. Appt only February/March.
Lantern Ridge Farm Market & Nursery
A combined shopping, dining experience. Enjoy delicious food and tour the nursery gardens and specialty grocery store.
Shugarman’s Little Chocolate Shop
Organic ingredients and exotic flavors leave you begging for more at this hidden chocolate oasis. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11 am - 5 pm.
Ghost Town Trading Post & Lodging
Ghost Town Trading Post, Talavera,jewelery,pottery,clothing. GhostTown Lodging and Ghost Town Loft - 2 beautiful self catering apartments with Sat TV,wi…
Wells Fargo Bank
Stop by and meet dedicated team members who can help you reach your financial goals.
Roadrunner Studio and Gallery
Fine art by local artists, metal and glass sculptures, paintings of all media, photography & jewelry.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
Madrid Christmas Parade and Christmas Open House
Every full weekend December 7 through December 22, 2024The Madrid Christmas Parade along Main St (Hwy 14) is Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4PM. Madrid Christmas Open House highlights include activities and refreshments in many shops each weekend through Christmas.
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