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
The Mine Shaft Tavern and Cantina
Madrid's Historic Tavern with a deck overlooking town serving lunch & dinner with a full bar. Winner of the Santa Fe Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown!…
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…
Tinkertown Museum
40th Anniversary! TripAdvisor names Tinkertown as a top ten small museum in the USA. Open April 1 to November 1 Fridays though Mondays 10am-4:00pm
Jezebel Soda Fountain
Experience the original soda fountain from the 1920's. Jezebel's decadent romance with food parlor.
Mortenson Silver & Saddles
Saddles, Tack & Custom Silver Shop with an array of Cowboy Collectibles. Mon-Fri 9-4pm. Now offering horseback rides through the historic movie town, call…
Sandia Peak Ski Area
In winter enjoy Snowboarding and downhill skiing. Six lifts. Certified snow-sports school and rentals available. Open Mid-December thru Mid-March.
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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