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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.





Interactive Map of Stops & Shops

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

Java Junction Lodging

Java Junction Lodging

Our 2nd floor studio apartment sleeps two in a queen-size bed and includes amenities such as a 6 foot soaking claw foot tub, full kitchen, Wi-fi and Roku…

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Cabra Coffee

Cabra Coffee

Specialty coffee & tea; scratch made pastries, burritos and chai.

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Johnsons of Madrid Galleries of Fine and Fiber Arts-Since 1973

Johnsons of Madrid Galleries of Fine and Fiber Arts-Since 1973

Oldest and largest galleries in the East Mountains, representing over 100 New Mexico fine artists, 50 fiber artists, including La Modista Fashions, Christmas…

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Henderson Store

Henderson Store

Family owned and operated since 1918. Henderson's carries high quality, competitively priced Native American arts and crafts. Until further notice we are…

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Beer Creek Brewing Co.

Beer Creek Brewing Co.

Brewpub & Pizzeria. House brewed beers featuring locally grown ingredients. Great Patio. Hours: Monday CLOSED Tuesday-Sunday 11:30am-8pm

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Black Bird Saloon

Black Bird Saloon

Take a step back in time into an Old West Saloon built in 1885. Serving up good food and genuine hospitality ~ Beer, Wine & NM Spirits.

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Upcoming Event

KMRD 96.9 FM Madrid Community Radio

Everyday between Jan 1 - Dec 31
Independent, non-commercial, listener-supported, volunteer-run, freeform, community radio from Madrid, NM!
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