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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.
Featured Stops & Shops
Museum of Encaustic Art
Features over 100 works in encaustic wax, fastest growing medium in the nation. Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11-4pm. Closed January. Appt only February/March.
San Marcos Cafe & Feed
Long established, well-reviewed country cafe serving Continental Cuisine and Classic New Mexico dishes. 8-2pm daily. Feed Store offers Pet supplies and…
Jezebel Soda Fountain
Experience the original soda fountain from the 1920's. Jezebel's decadent romance with food parlor.
Wild Hogs Movie Set
T-shirts, Sweat shirts, Hoodies, Leather jackets & gloves, Metal signs, New Mexico & Route 66, Mugs, Magnets, Gifts. A must see.
Cerrillos Hills State Park
Hike, bike or horseback ride scenic trails. Visit historic mine pits. Programs offered year-round.
Turquoise Hills Riding Co.
Guided horseback rides on our gentle horses in the serene hills of Cerrillos through exclusive turquoise mining country to epic mountain views.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
Turquoise Trail Studio Tour
Weekends: Sept. 19-20 & Sept 26-27, 2026Explore a marketplace of painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, fiber artists, glass artists, jewelers, and more on the Turquoise Trail Studio Tour.
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