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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.
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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
Java Junction Coffee & Gifts
While visiting Madrid, enjoy one of our hot or cold coffee drinks: espressos, cappuccinos, Border mochas, lattes, frappuccinos, smoothies, hot chocolates,…
Indigo Gallery
Featuring works by Jill Shwaiko and other nationally known painters, sculptors & jewelers in Madrid.
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.
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…
Cedar Crest Country Cottage & Stables
Enjoy a peaceful journey on horse back, riding forest trails through the beautiful East Sandia Mountains. Lodging available. Guest ranch. Open year round!
Roadrunner Studio and Gallery
Fine art by local artists, metal and glass sculptures, paintings of all media, photography & jewelry.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
FLOW - a juried encaustic/wax exhibition
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday: June 5-July 17, 2022Encaustic Wax juried show of 30 paintings in beautiful gallery. Open Fri to Sun through July 17th, 2022.
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