Indio - The City of Festivals
Once a sleepy community outside of Palm Springs, Indio is now the place to be, with numerous music and art festivals. It’s also just a short drive to the desert’s cultural attractions and stunning natural landscapes. Shop, golf, and explore the other side of Palm Springs.
Joshua Tree National Park is a mountainous region that encompasses part of the Colorado and Mojave deserts. Here you’ll find a variety of native plants and animals, a rich history of mining, and surreal geologic features. Spend the day camping, picnicking, hiking and rock climbing.
Experience a birds-eye-view of Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is a treat for all ages, offering a spectacular 2.5 mile ride and 360° valley and mountain views. Take it all the way to the top and enjoy fantastic food at Peaks Restaurant.
Home to one of the worlds largest collections of flyable WWII planes, the Palm Springs Air Museum offers visitors of all ages a new perspective of WWII. Tour a variety of exhibits, ride in vintage Warbird planes, and participate in daily activities.
Promote and inspire intellectual curiosity at The Children’s Discovery Center of the Desert through a large variety of interactive exhibits and activities.
Enjoy a self guided or ranger lead hike of Tahquitz Palm Springs Canyon.  Tahquitz Canyon is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich areas of Agua Caliente Band of the Cahuilla Indians Reservation featuring a spectacular seasonal waterfall, rock art, native wildlife, and plants.
Shields Date Garden has attracted visitors for more than 75 years. Not only can you buy assorted dates and date treats (including date shakes) here, but you also can find out how dates are grown.
The Salton Sea lake is 35 miles long and 15 miles wide, and was formed in 1905. It is now a site of stunning desert sunsets and one of the largest bird sanctuaries in the state.
Discover giraffes, camels, cheetahs and over 450 animals in naturalized habitats at The Living Desert Wildlife & Botanical Preserve. Enjoy 1,200 acres of scenic hiking trails, beautiful botanical gardens, safari tours, interactive petting kraal and kids playland.
Find impressive savings at Coach, Dior, Lacoste, J.Crew, Tod’s, and many more luxury brand stores at Desert Hills Premium Outlets.
Set out on an adventure on an ATV or Jeep tour. Desert Adventures provides exciting and educational jeep tours of the desert, palm oasis and the mountains.
Known as the hidden jewel of the desert, Indian Palms Country Club is a 27 hole championship golf course with a stunning view of the Santa Rosa Mountains. After a relaxed round of golf, enjoy a meal and a cocktail at Hangar19.
