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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.
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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
![San Marcos Cafe](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141107002903im_/http://www.turquoisetrail.org/images/uploads/member-thumb/cache/123130347745-150x100.jpg)
San Marcos Cafe
Long established, well-reviewed country cafe in the European tradition. Continental Cuisine with local favorites. Specialty desserts.
![Tierra Sagrada Pottery (Sacred Earth)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141107002903im_/http://www.turquoisetrail.org/images/uploads/member-thumb/cache/141455838742-150x100.png)
Tierra Sagrada Pottery (Sacred Earth)
Stop by to view Lia at work, or for a “clay experience”; call for a clay-historic tour of the area. Tierra Sagrade Pottery is .5 miles off Highway14,…
![Elaine’s, a Bed and Breakfast](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141107002903im_/http://www.turquoisetrail.org/images/uploads/member-thumb/cache/122733009175-150x100.jpg)
Elaine’s, a Bed and Breakfast
Comfort, elegance and hospitality in a beautiful three-story log home. Over 15 years in business.
![The Great Madrid Gift Emporium & Maggie’s Diner](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20141107002903im_/http://www.turquoisetrail.org/images/uploads/member-thumb/cache/122906131120-150x100.jpg)
The Great Madrid Gift Emporium & Maggie’s Diner
Rare Turquoise, Gaspeite & Pawn Jewelry. MAGGIE'S DINER from Wild Hogs, selling movie memorabilia & T-shirts.
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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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Upcoming Event
Madrid Chile Festival
Oct 2-11, 2015Great live music, roasting of chiles with New Mexican food specials and theatrical events at the Mine Shaft Tavern and Engine House Theatre.
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National Scenic Byway
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