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NM Vacation Guide
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
Talking Talons Thrift Store
A thrift store with a mission: goods are recycled and sales support wildlife rehabilitation and nature programs for youth.
The Museum of Archaeology & Material Culture
Explores archaeology and a 12,000 year time-line telling the story of North America's earliest inhabitants through the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890.…
Babaluu’s Cocina Cubana
Lunch, Dinner, View, Cuban, Caribbean Cuisine, Wine, Beer, Music, Dancing, Private Parties, Catering.
Real McCoy
Collectibles ,Musical Instruments to Teddybears, Lamps to Decor, a Fun little Store with "Something for Everyone. "
Cibola National Forest & Visitor Center
A welcome center to help make the most of your travels. Complete with maps, area information, restrooms, travel & road conditions.
Tinkertown Museum
In 2010, Tinkertown ws listed as one of the top 10 small museums in America by Fox News and Huffington Post on Trip Advisor. Open 9-6 daily, April-Nov…
Upcoming Event
Christmas in Madrid
Every weekend between December 7-22, 2013Madrid homes & shops sparkle with thousands of twinkling lights during this annual Holiday event.
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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 »