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19 Best Things to Do in Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, a desert paradise, is known for its mid-century modern design, luxurious resorts, and stunning mountain views. Enjoy outdoor activities, relaxing pools, and a vibrant arts scene in this sunny Southern California retreat.

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$15 for adults; $13 for kids 3-12
snap-selfies-at-the-cabazon-dinosaurs

Snap selfies at the Cabazon Dinosaurs

#19 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

50770 Seminole Dr.
Less than 1 hour
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From $5
cabot-s-pueblo-museum

Cabot's Pueblo Museum

#18 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

67616 Desert View Ave.
1 to 2 hours
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$7 for adults; $3 for kids 6-15
enjoy-a-peaceful-nature-walk-at-moorten-botanical-garden

Enjoy a peaceful nature walk at Moorten Botanical Garden

#17 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

1701 S Palm Canyon Dr.
Less than 1 hour
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Free
sunnylands-center-gardens

Sunnylands Center & Gardens

#16 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

37977 Bob Hope Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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Fees vary by course
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Tee off at a Palm Springs golf course

#15 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

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2 hours to Half Day
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Varies by dish or cocktail
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Head to Boozehounds for happy hour

#14 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

2080 N Palm Canyon Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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$30 per car; $15 per bicyclist, motorcyclist or pedestrian
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Take a day trip to Joshua Tree National Park

#13 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

74485 National Park Dr.
Half Day to Full Day
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Varies based on treatment
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Buy a day pass for the Spa at Séc-he

#12 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Eat and shop along Palm Canyon Drive

#11 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

Palm Canyon Drive
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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Join locals at VillageFest

#10 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

Palm Canyon Drive
1 to 2 hours
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$15 per adult; $7 for kids 6-12
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Take a guided hike at Tahquitz Canyon

#9 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

500 W. Mesquite Ave.
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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See the Thousand Palms Oasis at Coachella Valley Preserve

#8 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road
1 to 2 hours
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Day pass: $75 | Costs vary for other activities and amenities
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Stop by the Trixie Motel

#7 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

210 W. Stevens Road
2 hours to Half Day
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$20 for adults; free for kids
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Palm Springs Art Museum

#6 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

101 N. Museum Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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$39.95 for adults; $29.95 for kids 3-12
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

#5 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

47900 Portola Ave.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Trek to San Jacinto Peak

#4 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

1 Tram Way
Half Day to Full Day
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$24 for adults; $22 for kids 13-17
palm-springs-air-museum

Palm Springs Air Museum

#3 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

745 N. Gene Autry Trail
2 hours to Half Day
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$12 for adults; $7 for seniors and students; $6 for children 6-12
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Hike the trails at Indian Canyons

#2 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

38520 S. Palm Canyon Drive
2 hours to Half Day
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$36.95 for adults; $20.95 for kids 3-10
enjoy-stellar-views-from-the-palm-springs-aerial-tramway

Enjoy stellar views from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

#1 in Best Things To Do in Palm Springs

1 Tram Way
1 to 2 hours
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