Palm Springs Things to Do & Attractions
Palm Springs abounds with fun and interesting things to do to suit every interest. Nature lovers will enjoy Palm Springs attractions such as Tahquitz Canyon and Moorten's Gardens. Go back to the ‘30s and 40s and be entertained at the Palm Springs Follies. Tee it up at more than 100 golf courses. Or explore one of the many Palm Spring cultural attractions and more.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway -
The world's largest rotating tramcars can be found at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. At the north end of town, tramway cars ascend two-and-a-half miles up a steep incline through five unique life zones revealing dramatic, sweeping valley views within the San Jacinto Mountains. For more information, visit http://www.pstramway.com/
Indian Canyons Golf Resort -
Surrounded on three sides by breathtaking mountain vistas and sheltered from the wind at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains at the entrance to the historic Indian Canyons is the Indian Canyons Golf Resort. The Resort is uniquely positioned to offer you an unrivaled golf experience in the Greater Palm Springs area. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Casey O'Callaghan along with design consultant, Amy Alcott, LPGA Hall of Famer. Visit http://www.indiancanyonsgolf.com/
Downtown Palm Springs -
Downtown Palm Springs is a happening place. A stroll on Palm Canyon Drive with its Walk of Stars, honoring both pioneers and entertainment celebs, offers shops, galleries, and coffeehouses. When you turn the corner at Tahquitz Canyon Way, there's Lucille Ball holding court on her bronze bench. Just down the avenue is the historic Plaza Theatre, the scene of many Jack Benny radio broadcasts in the '40s as well as a Hollywood premiere or two. Today it is the home of The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. Downtown Palm Springs is less than a mile from Best Western Inn at Palm Springs, making it a convenient choice for your lodging needs. With our recently renovated guestrooms, complimentary breakfasts, and sparkling swimming pool and spa, Best Western Inn is a comfortable place to relax after a busy day spent in downtown Palm Springs. http://palm-springs.org.
Palm Springs Art Museum -
Discover a wealth of opportunities to escape, reflect, learn, create and become inspired at the Palms Springs Art Museum. In addition to the Museum's permanent collection of 19th through 21st century art are special exhibitions, sculpture gardens, and the Annenberg Theater. The permanent collection features art of the Americas, with an emphasis on contemporary California art, classic western American art, Native American art, Pre-Columbian art, Mexican art, contemporary glass art, American mid-twentieth century architecture, and American photography. For more information, visit http://www.psmuseum.org/.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum -
The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is an educational center with the goal of interpreting the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Cahuilla peoples. At this popular Palm Spring attraction learn about the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Native cultures with exhibitions, collections, research, and educational programs, http://www.accmuseum.org/.
Palm Springs Air Museum -
The Palm Springs Air Museum, is a non-profit educational institution, whose mission is to exhibit, educate and eternalize the role of the World War II combat aircraft and the role the pilots and American citizens had in achieving this great victory. In addition to flying aircraft, related artifacts, artwork, and library sources are used to perpetuate American history. Visit http://www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies -
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies is a world-famous, Broadway-caliber celebration of the music, dance, and comedy of the 30's and 40's, with a cast old enough to have lived it. The Follies has proven, beyond a doubt, Billie Burke's (a.k.a. Mrs. Florenz Ziegfeld and a star in her own right) famous quote, "Age doesn't matter unless you're a cheese". For more information on this not to be missed Palm Springs attraction, visit http://www.palmspringsfollies.com/.
Spa Resort Casino Palm Springs -
Spa Resort Casino is right in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Features include healing, natural waters; a complete day spa and fitness center; 1,000 slot machines; table games including blackjack, mini-baccarat, and poker; and five delicious dining choices, including the Noodle Bar and the Steakhouse, http://www.sparesortcasino.com.
Moorten's Botanical Gardens -
Moorten's Botanical Gardens are an internationally famous living museum with nature trails, 3,000 varieties of cacti, succulents, and flowers. When you stay at our accommodations in Palm Springs, ask about complimentary passes to Moorten's. For more information about the Botanical Gardens, call (760) 327-6555.
Tahquitz Canyon -
Tahquitz Canyon is home to a spectacular 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, and artifacts. Visit the cultural, educational exhibits and take a self-guided hikes or park ranger-led hike. Located at the entrance to the canyon, the Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center, at 500 W. Mesquite, just west of Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, offers exhibits, an observation deck, and a theatre room for viewing a video that narrates the legend of Tahquitz Canyon. For more information or to reserve a ranger-led interpretive hike, call the Visitors' Center at: (760) 416-7044.
Palm Springs Events
Modernism Week -
Palm Springs is known for its mid-century architecture and houses, and this 10-day festival celebrates the advent of modern design with architecture tours, lectures, films and more honoring this hip era, http://www.modernismweek.com.
Palm Springs Celebrity Tours -
Palm Springs has long been a second playground and hideaway for Hollywood types. Find out more about the rich and famous in Palm Springs on one of the more interesting and fun things to do while visiting Palm Springs, http://www.thecelebritytour.com.
