ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
1 Tramway Road off HWY 111
3-1/2 miles up the hill.
888-515-TRAM
E-mail: pstramway@pstramway.com
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One of the most popular attractions
for visitors. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Coachella valley
as you ride in state-of-the-art tram cars. Bring a jacket...it's
often 40 degrees cooler at the top of the tram!
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- Hours of operation: Cars depart at least every half hour
from 10 a.m., Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. weekends and holiday
periods. Last car up is 8 p.m. with the last car down at
9:45 p.m.
- Cost: (round-trip) Adults - $20.25 Children (ages 3-12)
- $13.25 Seniors (55+) - $18.25
- Ride & Dine option: available after 2:30 p.m. with
dinner served from 4 p.m. Combination ticket includes round-trip
Tram fare and dinner through the buffet-style Top of the
Tram Restaurant. $25.95 for adults and $16.80 for children.
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Palm Springs Air Museum
745 N. Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs
760-778-6262 ext:222
E-mail: sales@air-museum.org
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Featuring propeller-driven World
War II aircraft in flying condition showcased in two air-conditioned
20,000-sq.-ft. facilities. Lots of photographs, models and memorabilia.
An outstanding collection of important WWII history.
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- Open year-round 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
- $7.50 adults, $6 seniors over 64 and military, $3.50 ages
6-12, under 6 free.
- Guided Tours by Prior Arrangement. Group tours available.
- Gift Shop
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Palm Springs Desert Museum
101 Museum Dr.
Palm Springs
(760) 325-7186
Recorded info: (760) 325-0189
E-mail: info@psmusuem.org
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Public, privately funded and nationally
accredited art and natural science facility, featuring several
galleries, Annenberg Theater, sculpture gardens, fine permanent
collections and top changing exhibitions. American Indian artifacts
and artworks.
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- Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. Noon-5 p.m. Closed
Mon. and major holidays.
- $6 adults, $3 children ages 6-17, students and military
with I.D., $5 seniors 62 and over. Children under 6 free
with adult.
- Community Day first Fri. of the moth with free admissions
to all.
- Toor Gallery Cafe open daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Museum Store open during museum hours.
- Handicapped access through south parking lot.
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McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts
73-000 Fred Waring Dr.
Palm Desert.
Box Office: (760) 340-ARTS
E-mail:
info@mccallum-theatre.org
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This state- of-the-art facility is
a premier showcase for the arts, seating over one thousand patrons.
The theatre draws name talent, orchestras, dance and dramatic
performers. Located at the Bob Hope Cultural Center.
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- Performances held year-round
- Subscription and single event ticket sales
- Check the McCallum Web site for current show schedules
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The Living Desert
Wildlife & Botanical Park
47-900 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert
(760) 346-5694
E-mail:
information@livingdesert.org
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Featuring exotic birds and animals,
a visitors center, bookstore/gift shop, botanical gardens, nature
trails, picnic area, serene patios and cafe.
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- Regular hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. September 1 through
June 15. Last admission is 4:00 p.m. General admission $8.50;
seniors over 62, $7.50; children 3-12, $4.25 and children
under 3 are free, special rates for groups of 15 or more.
- Summer hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 16 through August
31. Last admission at 1:00 p.m. Summer rates are $6.50 ages
13 and up; $3.00 children 3-12; children under 3, free.
- Eagle Canyon exhibit features mountain lions, wolves,
javelina, bobcats, golden eagles and more.
- Village Watutu features camels, hyenas, leopards, birds.
- Free parking
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Windfarm Tours
62-950 20th Avenue
North Palm Springs
(760) 251-1997
E-mail:
Susy@windmilltours.com
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A unique experience featuring a 1
1/2 hour tour of the spectacular windmill farms that cover much
of the desert floor north of Palm Springs. Travel through a
forest of stupendous windmills on an electric powered vehicle.
Feel the energy as the giant blades "WHOOOOOSH" overhead.
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- Four Tours Daily: 9 & 11 a.m. 1 & 3 p.m. (may vary in
the summer)
- Adults $23.00; Seniors $20.00; Children $10.00
- Tour site located: 1-10 & Indian Avenue on the North Frontage
Road (20th Avenue) 1 1/4 miles west
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Gay Veterans Memorial
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On Sunday, May 27, 2001, the first
memorial exclusively honoring gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
servicemen who gave their lives in combat in defense of our
nation was dedicated at the Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral
City before a crowd of over three hundred.
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- In the Desert Memorial Park it at the corner of Ramon
Road and DaVall Drive in Cathedral City (a short drive from
Palm Springs)
- Cost: Free
- The cemetery office located there provides free maps of
the cemetery identifying graves of celebrities including
Frank Sinatra, Sonny Bono, Cameron Mitchell, the Gabors
and many others.
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For more public attractions visit: www.palm-springs.org
See our Organizations section for Gay and
Lesbian clubs and social organizations. |
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