Palm Springs International Airport 11 min
Mount San Jacinto (1 hr 16) Many trails & an aerial tram lead to the summit of this 10,000-ft. mountain with panoramic views. Palm Springs Air Museum (10 min) This educational center dedicated to WWII combat aircraft also features art, a gift shop & a cafe. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs (14 min) Bustling casino open 24/7 with a music venue, buffet restaurant, deli & steakhouse. Sunnylands Center & Gardens (9 min) Tours are offered of this historic 200-acre estate frequented by national & international leaders. Indian Canyons (15 min) This group of canyons has trails for hiking & horseback riding, plus picnic areas & a gift shop. Coachella Valley (15 min) Large & diverse desert valley that stretches from Riverside County & Palm Springs to the Salton Sea. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens (18 min) Over 1,000 acres of desert ecosystem featuring a bighorn sheep enclosure & small animal exhibits. Moorten Botanical Garden (10 min) Historic Landmark opened in 1938 featuring a desert environment with tours, wildlife & a nursery. Coachella Valley Preserve - Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve (19 min) Nature reserve around a palm-filled oasis offering picnics & hikes in a desert wilderness setting. Palm Springs Art Museum (15 min) Desert's art museum offers European & Native American works, a theater, outdoor space, cafe & more. Sunnylands (10 min) Guided tours offered in a former ambassador's midcentury-modern estate with landscaped gardens. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (26 min) Rotating tram cars travel through Chino Canyon to a station with dining, a museum & hiking trails. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage (9 min) Stylish rooms & suites in a sophisticated casino resort with a spa, 5 eateries & a concert theater. Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (6 min) Visitor information for the local area is available from these offices providing essential services. Walk of the Stars Palm Springs (14 min) Sidewalk plaques & statues honoring local celebrities amid a busy pedestrian scene. |