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
Broken Saddle Riding Co.
Ride the Cerrillos Hills State Park. Silver & Turquoise Mines. Missouri Fox Trotters, Tennessee Walkers. Walk, Trot, Canter or Gallup. Small groups/private…
Gypsy Plaza
12 unique shops in Madrid's south end. Featuring local arts, jewelry, chocolates, paintings, sculpture, leather, metal & fiber arts and vintage boots &…
Sandia Peak Tramway
Ride the Tramway - 2.7 miles rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 square mile panoramic view.
New Mexico Public Lands Information Center
One-stop resource for outdoor recreation on State & Federal lands; maps, guidebooks, permits, free information.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
Sandia Crest Marathon
Saturday, September 26, 2020 - cancelled due to Covid-19Sandia Mountain Marathon - a timed Boston Marathon qualifier - cancelled for 2020 due to Covid-19
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