Things to do in Palm Springs
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Highlights of Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
RM69
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Drag Brunch at the Hyatt Palm Springs
RM199
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
RM244
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Driving Audio Tours Bundle
RM102
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Palm Springs - Private Photoshoot with a Top Local Photographer
RM1,323
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Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
RM710
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96% of travellers recommend
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1. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
To gain a bird's-eye perspective over some amazing scenery, take the 14-minute ascent on the Palm Springs Ariel Tramway, where passengers start in the desert and end up in an alpine forest. Electrical engineer Francis Crocker first proposed the Aerial Tramway in the mid-1930s, although work on actually building it didn't start until 1960. The only way up was via helicopter, and these undertook more than 20,000 missions to take materials and workers up the mountain during construction.
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2. Indian Canyon
First settled in by ancestors of the Agua Caliente Cahuilla Native Americans hundreds of years ago, who transformed the canyons into communities where they could thrive, Indian Canyons is now a recreational park. Made up of three distinct canyons, the park's popularity is down to its extensive hiking network and well-preserved historical sights.
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3. Palm Springs Art Museum
Few visitors to this resort city would imagine that there was such a high-calibre art museum within the city limits, but don't overlook this well curated collection, located in a stunning building. Established in 1938, the Palm Springs Art Museum has grown immensely from a single room to a permanent collection of over 20,000 different works of art. Now in its third location, the museum has three main components: contemporary art, natural science and the performing arts.
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4. Palm Springs Air Museum
The Palms Springs Air Museum has a vast and varied collection of World War II aircraft and memorabilia. This highly interactive, non-profit museum can be found next to Palm Springs International Airport, and even non-aviation buffs will enjoy the huge variety of classic aircraft. The museum's volunteers are eager and willing to share with you the history of the planes, and through them, remember the men and women who kept them in the skies. There are group tours available, although you need a minimum of 15 people for them to go ahead.
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5. Mount San Jacinto State Park
San Jacinto State Park and Peak offers 86 kilometres of hiking trails, and the sheer variety of the scenery on offer lures back hikers year after year. Few places can offer the contrasts seen at this range, from desert to alpine scenery. Easily accessible via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, there are unbelievable views across the San Gorgonio Pass and Coachella Valley from here, but head further into the wilderness and the views get even better.
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Downtown Palm Springs
Downtown Palm Springs is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.
Uptown Design District
Uptown Design District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Jacinto Mountains and Desert Art Center while in the area.
Warm Sands
When in Warm Sands, you can plan a visit to Plaza Theatre and Palm Springs Convention Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Movie Colony
While The Movie Colony may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palm Springs Convention Center and Agua Caliente Casino.
Tahquitz River Estates
Though Tahquitz River Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tahquitz Canyon and Moorten Botanical Garden.
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