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Aerial Tramway

Tram ride to a mountain top, where you'll sometimes find snow, even when it's warm down below. Hiking, camping, mule rides. Cross-country skiing is sometimes available in winter.

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

Tribal museum. Free admission. Village Green Heritage Center.

Air Museum

The world's largest collections of flying WWII airplanes. Fly-overs/aviation celebrities...Catered events/site rental. Really a lot going on. Internet Discount through their TicketWeb.

Big League Dreams Sports Park

If you've always dreamed of playing in a big league baseball park, this is the place for you. Their scaled-down replica fields include Boston's Fenway Park, The New York Polo Grounds and Chicago's Wrigley Field. They have leagues for players of all ages and levels and can find you a place even if you're on your own. Located in Cathedral City.

Cabazon Outlets

One of two big outlet centers north of town off I-10.

Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo Museum

A Hopi-inspired Pueblo hand-made by Cabot Yerxa over 24 years, collection of Native American pottery, early 20th century photographs and an art gallert.

Coachella Valley Preserve

This palm oasis sits right on top of the San Andreas Fault. It has an interesting history, too - be sure to stop by the little cabin and find out about it.

Desert Hills Premium Outlets

Over 100 outlet stores. North of town off I-10.

Desert Holocaust Memorial

"As you approach ... At the entry ..." And, "At the heart of the memorial are seven larger than life bronze figures ..." At this Rancho Mirage memorial, everything has meaning. Other links, too.

Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway

It won an award for its modern architecture, but that's not what made the place famous. In 1967, Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned here.

Indian Canyons

Tahquitz, Palm, Andreas, Murray Canyons. Hiking/Equestrian Trails. Free tours with paid admission.

Knotts Soak City Water Park

Plenty of ways to get wet and stay that way.

Living Desert Wildlife & Botanical Park

Besides out-reach programs on desert ecology, zoo is a member of the Endangered Species Survival Plan.

Moorten Botanical Gardens

Home to 3,000 examples of cacti and other desert plants.

Palm Springs Art Museum

Permanent exhibits, changing attractions, the Annenberg Theater, Natural Science Galleries, nature field trips & treks, education, lectures.

Palm Springs Walk of Stars

Palm Springs' version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but restricted to people who have lived in or owned property in town. Stars stretch along Palm Canyon Drive and you can search their alphabetical list to find your favorites.

Tahquitz Canyon

One of the most beautiful and culturally sensitive areas of the Agua Caliente Reservation. Home to a spectacular 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, native wildlife and plants.
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