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
Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site
Museum, self-guided interpretive trail, site tours, native garden, lectures, workshops, classroom visits, and presentations to community groups and schools.
Tinkertown Museum
40th Anniversary! TripAdvisor names Tinkertown as a top ten small museum in the USA. Open April 1 to November 1 Fridays though Mondays 10am-4:00pm
The Greenside Cafe
It always tastes better on The Greenside! American and New Mexican favorites made from scratch. Beer, Wine, Patio, Dine in or Take out. Full menu, hours…
96.9FM KMRD
Independent, noncommercial, freeform community radio. Tune in at 96.9 FM or listen online
Kevin Schaffer Photography
Landscape and Fine Art Photography reflecting the beauty of New Mexico and the Southwest.
Hat Ranch Gallery
Destination art gallery where you can relax, explore and enjoy fine art in a unique and authentic experience. Oils, acrylics, pastels, bronzes and rare…
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
Madrid Christmas Parade and Christmas Open House
Every full weekend December 7 through December 29, 2024The Madrid Christmas Parade along 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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