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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
Santa Fe Western Adventures
Leisurely, comfortable horseback, stagecoach, haywagon rides & more on family ranch at Lone Butte. Courteous & friendly staff!
Molly’s Bar
Passing through our doors you will find friendly faces, an efficient wait staff, and a host of the finest entertainers in our great southwest performing…
Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site
"Living with the Land" Free tours, lectures, workshops, demos. Interpretive Center.
Madrid Old Coal Town Museum
Madrid Old Coal Town Museum - Over 50 Years! New exhibits about Madrid's amazing history-ties to Disney, TWA, Edison, Movies, Manhattan Project, Ghost…
Home Sweet Home Consignments
Lots of antiques and collectables. All types of household items. Vintage native jewelry. New items in everyday!
Upcoming Event
Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve summer schedule
May 11-September 28, 2013Summer hiking in the Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve is docent led. Tours by RSVP only. Make your reservation through the Santa Fe Botanical Garden website.
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National Scenic Byway
On June 15, 2000 the Turquoise Trail received designation as a National Scenic Byway from the The National Scenic Byways Program after completing a comprehensive corridor management plan.The plan is available for review here »