The Adobe Theater

The Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway is a must-visit destination for anyone who wants to explore the breathtaking beauty of central New Mexico. This trail covers an area of 15,000 square miles and connects Albuquerque, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape from the top of Sandia Crest. For a truly immersive experience of the area's natural beauty, it is highly recommended that you take a detour from the freeway and travel through the byway. As you go along the route, you will come across the historic mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos - each of which has been revitalized with many arts and crafts, theaters, music, museums, and restaurants. This scenic and historically rich area encompasses a vast expanse in the heart of central New Mexico.

Experience the magic of live musical entertainment at Albuquerque Little Theatre. For a remarkable 80 years, this theater venue has produced five primary and three family theatre shows, showcasing popular Broadway hits such as "Singin' in the Rain" and "Xanadu," along with other great Broadway musicals. Outstanding live theatre performances will captivate, amuse, and delight you. Albuquerque Little Theatre is dedicated to promoting appreciation of the theater arts through active participation in fully staged productions and innovative educational programs, inspiring aspiring talent to achieve their dreams.

The New Mexico Wine Festival is a longstanding summer tradition. Visitors can sample and shop over 200 wines from top wineries in the state. In addition, the festival offers delicious food, artisans selling their crafts, and live music performances to celebrate the season. For over 30 years, New Mexico Wine has hosted annual festivals that feature local food, arts and crafts, great live music, and, of course, the celebrated wines of New Mexico. The festival season starts every Memorial Day in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, attracting over 13,000 wine lovers for a weekend filled with fun and festivity. As fall approaches, the festival gathers again to celebrate the harvest and the hard work spent in the vineyards with a Labor Day weekend celebration. You're invited to join one of the annual events to taste the latest vintages and meet the families who produce quality craft wine for your enjoyment.