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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.
Featured Stops & Shops
Lori Musil Art & Antiques
Artwork by Trail of Painted Ponies artists, Loril Musil & Lynn Bean. Antique hardware, doors, plumbing, lighting, furniture, vintage clothing and jewelry.…
Aspects of Clay
Something fun to do! Paint your own ceramics; pottery wheels; classes; parties; gallery.
Elaine’s, a Bed and Breakfast
Comfort, elegance and hospitality in a beautiful three-story log home. Over 15 years in business.
Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve
A 1, 350-acre Santa Fe County Open Space Preserve managed by Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Hiking in the Preserve is by tour only. For more information on…
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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 »
Upcoming Event
Madrid Art Walk
1st Saturday of the monthAttend Madrid, New Mexico gallery openings.
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From Our Forum
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- BLM & SF National Forest host Open Houses on Turquoise Trail
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 »