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.
Featured Stops & Shops
Calliope
A Fine Art & Fine Craft Gallery showcasing 25 New Mexican artists. All handmade in America.
Wild Hogs Movie Set
T-shirts, Sweat shirts, Hoodies, Leather jackets & gloves, Metal signs, New Mexico & Route 66, Mugs, Magnets, Gifts. A must see.
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.
Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site
Museum, self-guided interpretive trail, site tours, native garden, lectures, workshops, classroom visits, and presentations to community groups and schools.
Origami in the Garden
Private sculpture garden of artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. Artworks rotate annually on this outdoor walking trail. Open seasonally.
Trail Rider Pizza
Proudly Celebrating 19 + years. East Mountain Strong. Gourmet Pizzas! Slices, subs, salads, strombolis, calzones, focaccia, sandwiches, house cut fries,…
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
Sandlot Baseball Game
September 5, 2026Sandlot baseball game at the Madrid ballpark with Earthlings (NM) vs. Norman (OK) Dirty Birds. Come see some real baseball and get yourself a hot dog, Frito pie, or snow cone!
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