Things to Do in Palm Springs
Things to Do in Palm Springs, CA - Palm Springs Attractions
Things to Do in Palm Springs
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Indian Canyons, Art Galleries, Points of Interest & Landmarks. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Indian Canyons, Art Galleries, Points of Interest & Landmarks. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Food & Drinkfromper adult$33
Adventure Toursfromper adult$159
Food & Drinkfromper adult$85
4WD Toursfromper adult$189
Fun & Gamesfromper adult$39- fromper adult (price varies by group size)$195
Historical Toursfromper adult$99
4WD Toursfromper group (up to 4)$17
Likely To Sell Outfromper adult (price varies by group size)$1,098
Historical Toursfromper group (up to 2)$60
Rotating aerial tramway ascending 8,500 feet provides panoramic views and a cooler climate, complete with hiking trails and dining at the summit. Layered attire recommended.
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Historic Sites
Variety of trails through desert and oasis landscapes, perfect for easy to moderate hikes amidst palm groves, meadows, and streams with wildlife sightings and shaded picnic spots.
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Speciality Museums
Art Museums
Art museum with a diverse collection of modern works, including a standout glass exhibit and a sculpture garden, set in an affluent area with spacious, well-lit rooms.
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Tram ride through diverse landscapes, with panoramic views of Coachella Valley and Salton Sea. Enjoy cooler climates, forest scenery, and hiking trails with a chance of snow.
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Canyons
Scenic trail through diverse landscapes, highlighted by waterfalls and colorful boulders, with a mix of terrains and a photogenic 60-foot waterfall finale. Includes educational ranger-led hikes.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Thursday night street fair with diverse food and craft vendors, local art, and live music, creating a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Desert oasis with shaded trails, large fan palms, and picnic areas. Highlights include diverse birdlife, wildflowers, and the natural impact of the San Andreas fault.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Gardens
Desert garden with a unique collection of cacti and succulents from around the world, featuring a walking trail, cactarium, greenhouse, and local artisan crafts. Established in 1938.
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Hiking Trails
Scenic trails through canyons with streams, diverse plant life, and majestic palm oases. Features hikes for all skill levels and shaded picnic spots amid rock formations.
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What travelers are saying
- derinzyjCalgary, Canada165 contributionsThis is very well done. Make sure to get your ticket in advance if you can. Pick the time and day that is best for you. The views from up on top are amazing, but sometimes can be hazy from humidity is the air. There is a nice restaurant on top as well.Written July 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MelissaWPShorewood, IL510 contributionsWe pre-purchased our entrance fee online to make our arrival more efficient. We brought our steel gym bottles filled with water, a few water bottles, and some ice in the hotel ice bucket so we could refresh our steel gym bottles with ice and water when we ran out. We arrived in the morning to try to beat some of the afternoon sun/heat and crowds. There is ample parking if you go early enough, but lots do get full. We spent approximately 3.5 to 4 hours hiking and enjoying the huge palm trees, beautiful views, and creeks/streams along our hikes.
TIPS: Go early. Bring lots of cold water.Written June 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PhotoDudeIIIToronto, Canada125 contributionsQuite the museum of older aircraft. If you are a history or military buff, you must check this museum out if you are in the Palm Springs area. Good detail in the various exhibits, and friendly staff. You can whip through it pretty quickly (about an hour) if you don’t read a lot, or if you read all the various exhibits, you could be there all day.Written May 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mary CLos Angeles, CA281 contributionsThe PS Art Museum is just wonderful. We have been a few times now and there is always new art to see and love.
They have a vast collection of super cool modern art and more traditional art as well.
The entrance fee is reasonable. It is cool inside, it is so hot outside a lot of the time.
The staff are super nice and very knowable about what the museum has and what is new.
Parking is easy.
it is a must stop if you are in town.Written July 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - drcserGrand Haven, MI618 contributionsUnbeatable experience on the San Jacinto tram and mountain… It is the second steepest tram in the world and only one of two in the world that are as big as they are and rotate 360° you do not have to be a nature enthusiast or athletic to do this you just ride the tram up and you can spend the day at the Tram housewatching exhibits and look it out over Palm Springs and the beautiful mountWritten June 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Guide138162219574 contributionsBeautiful waterfall worth hiking into. They require 32 oz of water to buy tickets. They won’t let you in without it. Other trails require more. There’s a lot of steps up and down. It’s not really a flat trail. But it was amazing.Written May 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- d22randyAnchorage, AK269 contributionsGreat thing to do on a Thursday night! Lots of fun food, crafts, vendors, people watching and dog strolling! There are a lot of different types of vendors...from books to candles to all things date, bakery items, ponchos and the list goes on!Written February 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ashley WPalm Springs, CA95 contributionsVisited Coachella Valley - desert paradise! Gorgeous landscapes and endless adventures. Loved every moment! There was so much to exploreWritten April 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bcheongShanghai, China47,634 contributionsThe centre or downtown of Palm springs. Many shops, restaurants and cafes. That is, if you can walk under this heat dome
7/10Written June 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Hedthree GPomona, CA77 contributionsPalm Springs is short on things to do. This is a SMALL garden with wonderful specimens. It's a nice place. Plan on no more than 20 minutes.Written April 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- elizabethlascheidLos Angeles, CA5,109 contributionsWhat a beautiful trail. It is marked as "easy", but it is not. I would call it moderate. Depending on the time of year, it can be wet and it always is a tad rocky. In the summer do not try this trail in the heat of the day. It gets so very hot. If you insist travel with water and don't go to far in.
We came here around 8:30 am on a weekday and got right in paying $12 per person to enter.
Park near the "Trading Post". They have some information there.
We did a good portion of the Palm Canyon trail. It is stunning with a collection of tall palm trees and a creek flowing through the oasis that is there. This area had nice shade. The wildlife is not easy to find but now and again we saw rabbits and some lizards. Do not touch them. There are beautiful rocks and grassy type areas. It is just so pretty.
I wish they had bathrooms, there are some porta pottys which are gross. Make sure to bring some wet wipes or something or you will be sorry you didn't.
Overall, it is beautiful. It is not at all disabled friendly. A wheel chair would be close to impossible to get over all the little rocks and bumps. You don't have to be in great shape, but you will be walking.
Have a safe time. Remove nothing from the area.Written April 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - 50JoanneVancouver, Canada4 contributionsMay 14, 2024 only ran into one group of people. We went the opposite direction (not knowing) and took us 4 hours total however using maps.me and Alltrails we found it challenging to find the right path! Came out the ladder way and that was no problem whatsoever, really enjoyed that part after we got on the right path (could someone just take a can of paint with an arrow!). The 3 of us are 68 and average to good fitness however it was 38 degrees (we started at 9 am), didn’t bother me but my friend really feels the heat so a challenge for her - obviously take plenty of water and always wear a hat.Written May 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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