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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.





Featured Stops & Shops

Indigo Gallery

Indigo Gallery

Featuring works by Jill Shwaiko and other nationally known painters, sculptors & jewelers in Madrid.

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San Marcos Cafe & Feed

San Marcos Cafe & Feed

Long established, well-reviewed country cafe serving Continental Cuisine and Classic New Mexico dishes. 8-2pm daily. Feed Store offers Pet supplies and…

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Museum of Encaustic Art

Museum of Encaustic Art

Features over 100 works in encaustic wax, fastest growing medium in the nation. Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11-4pm. Closed December - March. April by appt only.

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Origami in the Garden

Origami in the Garden

Private sculpture garden of artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. Artworks rotate annually on this outdoor walking trail. Open seasonally.

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Wild Hogs Movie Set

Wild Hogs Movie Set

T-shirts, Sweat shirts, Hoodies, Leather jackets & gloves, Metal signs, New Mexico & Route 66, Mugs, Magnets, Gifts. A must see.

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Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe

Hacienda Dona Andrea de Santa Fe

Hacienda Dona Andrea has 9 bedrooms, 11 baths, commercial kitchen for reunion family gatherings and retreats off Gold Mine Rd.

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Upcoming Event

KMRD 96.9 FM Madrid Community Radio

Everyday between Jan 1 - Dec 31
Independent, non-commercial, listener-supported, volunteer-run, freeform, community radio from Madrid, NM!
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