Explore Palm Springs
10Best Attractions by Type
Expert Tips for Palm Springs Attractions
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Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument: "Try the popular Bump and Grind trail in Palm Desert for a cardio workout with expansive views of the east end of the valley."
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The Spa at Desert Springs: "Plan to spend an entire spa day here. After your treatment, you can enjoy four steam rooms and an indoor pool or relax in the private outdoor pool area."
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Spa La Quinta: "If you're traveling with kids, keep in mind the spa offers youth services for children ages 8-17."
Best Palm Springs, CA Attractions
Local Expert Attraction Recommendations
Local Expert Attraction Recommendations
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About Palm Springs, CA Attractions
While Palm Springs is well known for its golf courses, there's plenty more to see and do during your desert stay. One of the top experiences? The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which holds the title of largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. The cable cars take you up San Jacinto Peak to Mount San Jacinto State Park, where you can walk nature trails in the summer or play in fresh snow during the winter.
If museums are more your thing, the Palm Springs Art Museum offers contemporary art exhibits in both Palm Springs and Palm Desert. Near downtown Palm Springs, you can see WWII-era aircraft up close at the Palm Springs Air Museum. And for a look into the city's native past, don't miss the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, which preserves the history of the Cahuilla Indians.
In Palm Desert, the Living Desert is popular with families looking to spend the day with desert creatures. Down the street, the family can cool off at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center, which has three pools and two water slides worth of water-based fun. Looking for more? Knott's Soak City is home to 16 acres of water slides and wave pools.
About Marissa Willman
Marissa Willman moved to the Coachella Valley in 2001 and loves discovering the best that the desert has to offer. As a Palm Springs local, Marissa enjoys sharing her knowledge of this desert destination through her travel writing. In a previous life, she worked as an English teacher in South Korea and spent months traveling throughout Asia. Today, Marissa prefers to... Read More
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