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
Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo
We mine and sell rare Cerrillos Turquoise. Gift Shop, Collectibles, old Bottles, Rocks and Minerals. Featured on Antiques Roadshow. "Come by & feed the…

Origami in the Garden
Private sculpture garden of artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. Artworks rotate annually on this outdoor walking trail. Open seasonally.

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.

Ghost Town Trading Post & Lodging
Ghost Town Trading Post, Talavera,jewelery,pottery,clothing. GhostTown Lodging and Ghost Town Loft - 2 beautiful self catering apartments with Sat TV,wi…

Santa Fe Skies RV Park
(North of Cerrillos/Lone Butte) Scenic • "Big Rigs" • Clubhouse • Propane • Laundry • Pets Welcome. East of gas/convenience at 14/599 light.
Talking Talons Thrift Store
A thrift store with a mission: goods are recycled and sales help support educational wildlife and nature programs for youth and the community. Open Wednesday…
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
Spring Shop Hop
Saturday, April 5, 2025Spring Shop Hop at these stores. First 150 customers collect a free gift at every shop. Complementary Treats.
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