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
Origami in the Garden
Private sculpture garden of artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. Artworks rotate annually on this outdoor walking trail. Open seasonally.
Kevin Schaffer Photography
Landscape and Fine Art Photography reflecting the beauty of New Mexico and the Southwest.
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
Jezebel Soda Fountain
Experience the original soda fountain from the 1920's. Jezebel's decadent romance with food parlor.
Wells Fargo Bank
Stop by and meet dedicated team members who can help you reach your financial goals.
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.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
Stuffing Strut
November 30, 2024Join our post-holiday ramble through the Cerrillos Hills State Park.
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