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
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!
Java Junction B & B
Fully appointed 2nd floor apartment suite available nightly or short-term rental, located above the Java Junction coffee shop.
Jezebel Gallery
Tour Jezebel's Studio & Gallery on the Boardwalk. Organic forms as Modern Art, Craft and Furnishings.
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.
Lantern Ridge Farm Market & Nursery
A combined shopping, dining experience. Enjoy delicious food and tour the nursery gardens and specialty grocery store.
Black Bird Saloon
Take a step back in time into an Old West Saloon built in 1885. Serving up good food and genuine hospitality ~ Beer, Wine & NM Spirits.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
KMRD 96.9 FM Madrid Community Radio
Everyday between Jan 1 - Dec 31Independent, non-commercial, listener-supported, volunteer-run, freeform, community radio from Madrid, NM!
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