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Byway: New Mexico - Turquoise Trail
Byway Description: Believed to be a path followed by ancient travelers, there is not a more scenic way to travel between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The natural geological formations found here are like nowhere else on Earth. See nature's beauty up close in the Cibola National Forest and Sandia Wilderness Area. Appreciate the arts in the historic community of Madrid and take in the dusty western look of Cerrillos.
Time to Allow: 3 hours
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Reproduced with permission from the National Scenic Byways Online: www.byways.org
"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."
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