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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
Turquoise Hills Riding Co.
Guided horseback rides on our gentle horses in the serene hills of Cerrillos through exclusive turquoise mining country to epic mountain views.
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.
Cerrillos Hills State Park
Hike, bike or horseback ride scenic trails. Visit historic mine pits. Programs offered year-round.
Origami in the Garden
Private sculpture garden of artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. Artworks rotate annually on this outdoor walking trail. Open seasonally.
Indigo Gallery
Featuring works by Jill Shwaiko and other nationally known painters, sculptors & jewelers in Madrid.
Sandia Peak Tramway
Ride the Tramway - 2.7 miles rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 square mile panoramic view.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
CrawDaddy Blues Festival
Saturday, May 16-17, 2026The Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid holds its Annual CrawDaddy Blues Festival. Great lively Blues!
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