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
Java Junction Lodging
Our 2nd floor suite available nightly with private bath, full kitchen, Roku TV, Wi-Fi, a/c and balcony.
Broken Saddle Riding Co.
Ride the Cerrillos Hills State Park. Silver & Turquoise Mines. Missouri Fox Trotters, Tennessee Walkers. Walk, Trot, Canter or Gallup. Small groups/private…
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…
Enchanted Soul Art / Creatives’ Gallery & Shop
New Veteran Owned Art Gallery on Turquoise Trail. Group Exhibit of New Mexican & Native Art only. Small / Local Shop - for unique gifts, art supplies,…
Jezebel Soda Fountain
Experience the original soda fountain from the 1920's. Jezebel's decadent romance with food parlor.
First River Gallery
An outdoor gallery across from St. Joseph's Church featuring sculpture, paintings, and prints by Sachiko Umi.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
CrawDaddy Blues Festival
Saturday, May 17 & Sunday May 18, 2025The Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid holds its Annual CrawDaddy Blues Festival. Great lively Blues!
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