Things To Do

The best thing to do while visiting Palm Springs is lay by the pool and enjoy the sun. If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, however, there are plenty of things to see and do while visiting the desert.

• Village Fest takes over Palm Canyon Drive every Thursday evening
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the entire valley at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
• The Palm Springs Art Museum has a wonderful collection of modern art and is home to the Annenberg Theater
• Don’t miss the newly refurbished Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Edward Harris Pavillion
• The Welwood Murray Memorial Library has been restored, and serves as a library and visitor center
• Most of the WWII, Korean and Vietnam War aircraft at the Palm Springs Air Museum are in flyable condition
• The car aficionado in you will enjoy the world famous semi-annual McCormick’s Classic Car Auction
• Fulfill your aviator fantasies by taking a ride at Palm Springs BiPlanes
• Enjoy great hiking at Tahquitz Canyon and the Indian Canyons of Palm Canyon, Andreas Canyon and Murray Canyon
• Take a tour of the San Andreas Fault with Desert Adventures Eco-Tours
• Re-connect with nature at the Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

Other attractions located in the Greater Palms Springs area of the Coachella Valley include

• The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is located a short drive down the 111 in Palm Desert
• The McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert hosts a variety entertainment from Broadway musicals to ballet to classical, jazz, big band and contemporary pop
• The Indian Wells Tennis Garden hosts a variety tournaments annually
• A short drive into the high desert will take you to unforgettable Joshua Tree National Park
• Desert Hot Springs is home to Cabots Pueblo Museum built by Cabot Yerxa using re-purposed materials from the desert
• Pioneer Town is home to the legendary Pappi and Harriets
• A scenic drive into the San Jacinto mountains will take you to the mountain town of Idyllwild