TOURS
Celebrity Tours
There is absolutely no better way to experience the current and past thrills of the greater Palm Springs Area than with our guided tours. More than 50 years of resident experience and insider news and experience ensure that you are always getting the most accurate and latest information. We offer 3 tours, twice a day, 6 days a week!
www.celebrity-tours.com
Windmill Tours
Explore wilderness areas in the safety and comfort of luxury Hummer H2s with expert eco-tour guides. Tours include Windmill tours, Joshua Tree National Park, the San Andreas Fault, a Wolf Sanctuary where you can actually interact with wolves, a Falconry Adventure, or a Safari - up close and personal with the big cats including Siberian Tigers and Golden Asian Leopards. Voted Attraction of the Year by the Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Authority.
www.elitelandtours.com
Big Wheel Tours
Since 1998, we have been conceiving and producing first-class bicycle tours in the greater Palm Springs area. We provide everything your group needs for a morning or afternoon of cycling fun: bikes, helmets, water bottles, snacks and refreshments, guides and support vehicles. All you need to do is show up and ride and we will customize the tour to suit your needs.
www.bwbtours.com
Covered Wagon Tours
Imagine yourself on a mule-drawn covered wagon like the early settlers experienced while traveling across our rugged desert landscape in a rustic tour. After the tour, enjoy a delicious western barbecue with live entertainment. You will be traveling the Infamous San Andreas Earthquake Fault riding in comfortable, modern covered wagons drawn by draft mules.
www.coveredwagontours.com
THEATER AND ENTERTAINMENT
Palm Springs Follies at the Plaza Theatre
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies is a world-famous, Broadway-caliber celebration of the music, dance, and comedy of the 30's and 40's. Everyone who stars in this show is 55 or older! Shows run from October through May. Don't miss the spectacular Christmas show!
www.palmspringsfollies.com
CopyKatz Showroom and Backstage Bistro
Featuring celebrity impersonators to entertain audiences of all ages. This fun filled show features dinner and cocktail shows from Tuesday - Sunday at 7 and 10pm. Kenny Kerr does nightly appearances after midnight.
www.copykatzps.com
Camelot Theatre
Camelot Theatre, located on the South side of the Palm Springs Mall, is a three-screen movie house and entertainment complex specializing in the finest first-run art film, foreign film, and independent film.
www.camelottheatres.com
Palm Canyon Theatre
In the heart of downtown, this historic theater features productions of well-known plays and musicals thoughout the year.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
Annenberg Theatre at the Palm Springs Art Museum
Comedy, jazz, classical, dance: it will all be here during the 2007-2008 Annenberg Theater season. This intimate state-of-the-art 433-seat theater is located in downtown Palm Springs.
www.psmuseum.com
McCallum Theatre
The desert's premier venue for the performing arts and arts education. From the very best in music, theater and dance to its nationally recognized arts education program, the McCallum Theatre is the premier venue for entertainment and the performing arts in the Coachella Valley.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
FILM FESTIVALS
Palm Springs International Film Festival
www.psfilmfest.org
ShortFest: Palm Springs Festival of Short Films
www.psfilmfest.org
Festival of Native Film and Culture
www.accmuseum.org
Desert Jewish Film Festival
www.desertjewishfilmfestival.com
Palm Springs Film Noir Festival
www.palmspringsfilmnoir.com
Palm Springs Classic Film Festival and StarFair
www.palmspringswalkofstars.com
ATTRACTIONS
The Living Desert
1,200 acre wildlife and botanical park, featuring rare and endangered desert animals and African wildlife, hiking trails, picnic areas, cafe and gift shop. Shaded and misted areas throughout the park.
www.livingdesert.org
Joshua Tree National Park
Located about a 40 minute drive from Palm Springs, this incredible National Park offers a ranger program, nature walks, hiking, camping, tours of former ranches and abandoned mines and much more. Entry fee is $15 per vehicle
For more information (760) 367-5525.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
The world's largest rotating tramcar. Begin your 10-minute ride at the 2,643 ft. Valley Station and rise to the Mountain Station at 8,516 ft. In winter you can cross-country ski and snowshoe. In summer camping and guided tours are available. "Enjoy spectacular views of the desert from Peaks Restaurant or Pines Caferteria-Style restaurant where lunch and dinner are served daily." Open year-round 10 a.m weekdays, 8 a.m weekends and holidays.
www.pstramway.com
Running with Wolves
Visit the only place in the world where you can actually interact with wolves. Touch them, hug them, get “wolf kisses” and take pictures with them. (Must be 5’2” tall) 5 hr excursion - 4 or more guests. Elite Land Tours.
www.elitelandtours.com
Balloon Above the Desert
Greet the sun or bid it farewell as you drift in beautiful desert skies in one of the most peaceful experiences of a lifetime. While floating effortlessly in one of our colorful hot air balloons, you will view breathtaking vistas of some of the most picturesque landscapes in California. Vineyards, polo fields, world famous golf courses, and exotic orchards are just a few of the unbelievable sights you will experience. Your flight direction is determined by the breeze.
www.balloonabovethedesert.com
Boomers!
Fun for the whole family; Bumper boats with water cannon, huge state-of-the-art gameroom, hi-performance Go Karts, 18-hole miniature golf course, climbing wall and much more!
www.boomersparks.com
Knott's Soak City
Palm Spring's only water adventure park is 16 acres of water rides and attractions. Themed to 1950s Southern California beaches, Soak City guests can catch a wave in the 800,000-gallon Rip Tide Reef wave pool; brave one of Tidal Wave Tower's 7-story vertical chutes or relax in the Sunset River. Open daily May 23 - Sept 3 and weekends only Sept 8 through Sept 30.
www.knotts.com/soakcity/ps/index.shtml
Moorten Botanical Garden
Internationally famous living museum with nature trails, 3000 varieties of cacti, succulents and flowers. Open daily
1701 S. Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92264-8936
Phone: (760) 327-6555
Offroad Rentals
Located 4 miles West of Palm on Highway 111 at Windy Point. Rental includes ride, safety equipment, instruction, and refreshments. We also offer dune buggy tours.
59511 Highway 111 - Windy Point
Palm Springs, CA 92262-1169
Phone: (760) 325-0376
Smoke Tree Stables
Hourly and day guided horse tours to the Indian Canyons; open daily 8-5pm.
2500 S. Toledo Ave
Palm Springs, CA 92264-9534
Phone: (760 )327-1372
Indian Canyons
Located on Agua Caliente tribal land, the canyons are a must-see. Undisturbed natural beauty is combined with remarkably easy access - the canyons are located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs.
S. Palm Canyon Dr., five miles from the center of Palm Springs.
www.indian-canyons.com
Tahquitz Canyon
One of our true treasures. Open for guided tours and located near the heart of down-town Palm Springs. Visitor center, gift shop, maps.
500 W. Mesquite, Palm Springs
www.tahquitzcanyon.com
CASINOS
Spa Resort & Casino
www.sparesortcasino.com/src_index.html
Agua Caliente Casino
www.hotwatercasino.com/acc_index.html
Morongo Casino Resort
www.morongocasinoresort.com
MUSEUMS
Palm Springs Art Museum
Nationally accredited art with a vibrant theater, that would be at home in any major city, featuring fine permanent collections and top touring exhibitions, galleries, sculpture gardens, Annenberg Theater. Toor Gallery Cafe. Open Tuesday-Sunday year round except major holidays.
www.psmuseum.org
Palm Springs Air Museum
Inspiring and expansive collection features propeller-driven World War II aircraft in flying condition. 60-seat Buddy Rogers Theatre of the Air, a restoration center,photographs and memorabilia. Open daily year-round.
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum of the Desert
Interpreting the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other
Cahuilla peoples.
www.accmuseum.org
Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo Museum
Rustic Hopi-style structure build over a 20-year period. Open Saturday & Sunday.
67-616 E. Desert View Ave.
Desert Hot Springs
760-329-7610
Children's Discovery Museum
The museum boasts 8,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits for the whole family to enjoy. Situated on 6.5 acres, the campus also includes a multipurpose performance center, outdoor amphitheater, covered picnic area, museum store, and a citrus grove.
www.cdmod.org
General Patton Memorial Museum
This museum is a tribute to the more than one million men who were trained on the site for the the WWII effort. This portion of the desert is similar to North Africa, allowing Patton to train his men in the same harsh conditions that they would eventually encounter in the war. This became the world's largest military installation both in size and population stretching from Arizona to Nevada to California. The museum is housed in a 7000 square foot building.
www.generalpattonmuseum.com
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