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Use the interactive map to plan your trip to Madrid. We're located on the scenic Turquoise Trail (Hwy 14) " ideally situated for a day trip from Albuquerque and Santa Fe! Download printable map of Madrid, NM (PDF)
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- Madrid New Mexico
- Santa Fe, NM 87501 USA
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- Stroll the Historic Streets. Madrid has a much different feel than many other small New Mexico towns, and for good reason: much of the architecture and building materials were actually imported from as far away as Kansas and Oklahoma.
- Visit the Old Coal Town Museum. The Madrid Old Coal Town Museum is located inside the Mineshaft Tavern. It features exhibits about Madrid’s past as a coal mining town and later ghost town.
- Grab a Bite to Eat at the Mineshaft Tavern. The Mineshaft Tavern is right next to the museum, and is a great spot to grab a bite to eat before or after you explore the town.
- Take a Hike at Cerrillos Hills State Park. Nearby Cerrillos Hills State Park is a great place to stretch your legs and take in the stunning scenery. The park features over five miles of hiking trails through the New Mexico high desert, with both easy and moderate hiking options.
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Over-The-Top Christmas Light Displays
Madrid is famous for its annual Christmas light displays, which began in the 1920s. Since the prosperous coal company owned the electric plant, Madrid had the luxury of unlimited electricity for the lighting. A resident’s brother, employed by Walt Disney, brought grand ideas for the lighting displays. TWA Airlines diverted nighttime flights over Madrid to show off the over-the-top lighting. Nowadays, Madrid holiday traditions include an off-beat Christmas paradeled by a yak.
Night-Time Baseball
Oscar Huber built the first illuminated baseball park west of the Mississippi, putting Madrid in the history books when the lights turned on in 1922. The Madrid Miners, a farm team for the Brooklyn Dodgers, made its home at the stadium. The Dodgers played a game in the Huber Memorial Ballpark in 1934 for a sold-out audience.
Ghost Town
When the coal market collapsed, so did Madrid, becoming a ghost townwhen the last residents moved away in the late 1940s. Hippies found Madrid and settled in the 1960s and ’70s, becoming local artists, craftspeople, gallery owners, and commuters. The settlers remodeled the abandoned Victorian homes, clapboard storefronts, and businesses grew.
Have an unforgettable lunch, visit the museum, and explore the shops all along the main drag. While visiting one of the shops, the owner asked where we were from. When I replied, “Fort Worth,” the shop owner commented on how much he enjoyed downtown Fort Worth when he was an artist showing at the Main Street Art Festivalheld in April every year. It...
Mine Shaft Tavern And Cantina
Don’t forget — the green chile cheeseburger at The Mine Shaft Cantinais a must! Open daily, the historic tavern offers indoor and outdoor dining.
Java Junction Coffee And Gifts
Visit Java Junctionfor espressos, lattes, frappuccinos, cappuccinos, hot chocolates, herbal teas, and more made from the finest ingredients, including locally roasted coffee beans and Ghirardelli chocolate. Also, browse the regionally sourced, artisan-focused kitchen items.
Jezebel Gallery
Behind the unique Jezebel Gallery, find her old-time soda fountain offering gelato, ice cream, sweet sundaes, frozen yogurt, and several Tex-Mex food items. Try the Mayan red chili chocolate gelato.
The Inn At The Mine Shaft Tavern
Don’t forget the Inn at the Mine Shaft Tavernas mentioned above.
Java Junction Bed And Breakfast
Awake to rich coffee aromas in the queen-sized bed and breakfast suiteperched above the coffee shop. It sleeps two and features a private bath, fully stocked kitchenette, sitting area, private patio entrance, TV, and free Wi-Fi. Pro Tip: While in and around town, tune into KMRD, an independent, freeform, non-commercial, community radio station that’s broadcast on 96.9 FM and online. It hit the air in June 2015 and hosts over 60 weekly shows produced by community volunteers, featuring entertai...
Interactive Map of Things To Do In Madrid, NM See What Madrid Has To Offer. Located on the Scenic Turquoise Trail (State Highway 14) between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, Madrid has evolved into a bustling mountain community of some 300 people. View Interactive Map »
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