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NM Vacation Guide
Welcome to the Turquoise Trail
Back roads often lead to great discoveries
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. 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
Cowgirl Red
Vintage Western! Fine Art, Antiques, & Collectibles, Indian Jewelry, Cerrillos Turquoise. Over 400 pair Vintage & New Cowboy Boots!
Treasure Box Gallery
Exhibiting art and fine crafts locally made. Come see us at 5 Firehouse Lane, Madrid.
Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden and Studio
Privately owned sculpture garden and studio of artist Kevin Box. Open to the public by appointment only. Plan your visit today by calling 505.471.4688…
Brandt Distinct Properties, LLC
Specializing in stunning properties, land & ranches along the Turquoise Trail, like the Ranchitos Estates off Goldmine Rd.
Heaven Boutique
Beautiful & Romantic clothing, jewelry, cards & gifts. Unique Boutique Designers (sizes S-3x) same location 15 yrs!
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…
Upcoming Event
Saturdays at the Johnsons
SaturdaysCheck through Events for Saturday performances: music, poetry, dance, talks, etc. in the galleries performance space, 1-3 pm. Our First Saturday Gallery Receptions for new exhibitions are 3-5pm.
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From Our Forum
- Find Kevin Box in his Turquoise Trail studio during the Santa Fe Summer Studio Tour
- Sandia Peak Ski Area current conditions ranked 5th best in the World!
- Brand new website for Cerrillos, New Mexico
- New website for Santa Fe Botanical Garden
- Havent been there since 1960
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 »