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Popular places to visit
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Enjoy panoramic views over the Coachella Valley on the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world.
Palm Springs Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Palm Springs Convention Center during your trip to Palm Springs. Discover the area's spas or seek out its golf courses.
Palm Canyon
Explore the lovely green spaces of Palm Canyon and enjoy the hiking trails in Palm Springs. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or enjoy its golf courses.
Indian Canyon
Hike along ancient walking trails through palm-dotted canyons at this stunning recreational park.
Palm Springs Art Museum
With more than 20,000 exhibits, this art museum has something for everyone.
Palm Springs Air Museum
Imagine life as a WWII pilot at this excellent museum with one of the largest collections of wartime aircraft in the world.
Mount San Jacinto State Park
Explore the highest peak of the San Jacinto Mountains and hike through awe-inspiring scenery.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
This small but fascinating museum tells the history of Palm Springs' native people.
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
This peaceful and family-run garden is one of Palm Springs' best-loved attractions.
Areas of Palm Springs
Downtown Palm Springs
Downtown Palm Springs is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Palm Springs.
Uptown Design District
Uptown Design District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Las Palmas and San Jacinto Mountains while in the area.
Tahquitz River Estates
Though Tahquitz River Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
Baristo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Baristo and surrounding area, you can visit Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
Sunrise Park
If you're spending some time in Sunrise Park, Palm Springs Mall Shopping Center and Palm Springs Swim Center are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
While Midtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Agua Caliente Casino and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum.
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