By Tricia Chaves
Sightseeing in Palm Springs California
Palm Springs is about two hours by car from
Los Angeles or
San Diego, and offers a wide selection of sightseeing and amusement for everyone. Whether you are looking to explore the sights of luxurious storefronts with your four-legged friend or the peaks of mountains with an adventure guide, Palm Springs is as diverse as it is beautiful and as educational as it is entertaining.
Elite Land Tours
Elite Land Tours has been featured on the Travel Channel, Today Show, in Conde Nast Traveler and the Los Angeles Times and named the Attraction of the Year by the Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Authority. Choose from a variety of adventure tours to explore Joshua Tree National Park, the San Andreas Fault or the Salton Sea, where you'll see geological wonders and animals interacting in their natural habitat. Tours are conducted year-round in climate-controlled H2 Hummers, by trained, informative guides. There's a fridge in your vehicle, and snacks and beverages are included in the price of your tour, along with transportation to and from your resort.
www.elitelandtours.com
(800) 514-4866
Elite Land Tours, Inc
540 S. Vella Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Canyon Drive is a glamorous street, and district of shopping, dining and entertainment. On Thursday nights (from 6-10 p.m. October through May and 7-10 p.m. June through September except holidays) for Villagefest, the area between Amado and Baristo Roads is transformed into an old-fashioned street fair complete with more than 200 booths -- food vendors, musicians, arts and crafts sellers and a Farmers Market. A BOLT sign in the window of the street's shops, galleries and restaurants indicates it's a Business Open Late on Thursday. Your dog is welcome at Villagefest too.
www.palmcanyondrive.org
www.palmspringsvillagefest.com
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
On the north edge of Palm Springs, you can ride the world's largest rotating tram cars on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway taking you high into the mountains overlooking the Coachella Valley. Once atop the mountain, enjoy lunch or dinner from one of two restaurants--Peaks, a fine dining restaurant with a view of the Coachella Valley, or Pines Cafe, serving food cafeteria-style and cocktails in the lounge. Cars begin running at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays and depart every 30 minutes (or more frequently). The last car runs up at 8 p.m. and descends at 9:45 p.m. Annual maintenance is scheduled in September for approximately two weeks. Discounted admission is available after 3 p.m.
www.pstramway.com
(888) 515-8726
One Tramway Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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About the Author:
After working in advertising and promotions for entertainment publisher "The New Times," Tricia Chaves began writing professionally. In 2005, she earned her real-estate salesperson license from the state of Ohio and certification for leasing and property management from the Northeast Ohio Apartment Association. She was certified as a life and weight loss coach and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in 2011.
Photo Credits:
JoeBehrPalmSprings, Flickr.com
