Palm Springs Vacation

Palm Springs Vacation

Attractions

Palm Springs is a city in Coachella Valley, California. The Palm Springs Ariel Tramway is an excellent way to start a vacation there. Riders will get a "breathtaking" view of Chino Canyon and once at the top, they can dine in one of two restaurants. For another desert experience, explore the Indian Canyons. They are just a few minutes from Palm Springs and consist of three different canyon's that are a "must-see." The Moorten Botanical Gardens is family-run and has 3,000 different desert plants for show. It's an "internationally famous living museum" and should definitely be visited while in Palm Springs.

Activities

Two of the most popular activities in Palm Springs are gambling and golf. In the center of the city is the Spa Resort Casino, which is a "player's paradise." There are 1,000 slot machines, 30 game tables and the ability to win $100,000 on any machine thanks to the "Paradise Jackpots" promotion.

If golf is your specialty, then you're in the right place. With over 100 courses in and around Palm Springs, it's no wonder the area has been called "the golf capital of the world." The Palm Desert Resort Country Club is open to the public and offers golfers a Palm Springs golf experience at a lower price then most.

Cuisine

Palm Springs has a variety of cuisine options. For a taste of "the best steaks in the desert" and some seafood, try the Chop House, also a favorite of Clint Eastwood. If you're looking for something simple, Tyler's Burgers is perfect. They serve the "best patties in town," shakes, coleslaw and other classic burger joint foods.

Mahalo Suggests

While planning your trip, please see Palm Springs Hotels and Palm Springs Restaurants

Fast Facts

Country: United States
State: California
County: Riverside
City Manager: David H. Ready
Population: 45,731 (2005)
Area code: #760
Time zone: PST

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Official Tourism Site: Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism
Concierge.com: Palm Springs Travel Guide & Destination Overview
Frommer's: Palm Springs (Southern California Desert, California)
Fodor's: Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Travel Guide
Lonely Planet: Palm Springs Travel Guide
TripAdvisor: Palm Springs Tourism Reviews
Wcities: Palm Springs Destination Guide

Palm Springs Flights

Palm Springs Travel Packages

TripAdvisor: Palm Springs Vacation Packages & Hotel Deals
Yahoo! Travel: Palm Springs, CA Vacation Package Deals
Orbitz: Palm Springs Travel Deals
Priceline: Palm Springs Vacations

Palm Springs Basics

Weather: Weather Underground - The Weather Channel - MSN Weather
Map: Google Map - MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps
Current Events: The Desert Sun - Google News - Topix
History: Official City Site - Wikipedia - Lonely Planet
Photos: Google Maps - Flickr - Live Search Images

Palm Springs Info

Official Tourism Site: Meet Palm Springs
Official City Site: City of Palm Springs
Wikipedia: Palm Springs, California
Concierge.com: Palm Springs Fact Sheet
Fodor's: Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP Contacts & Resources
Frommer's: Palm Springs - Planning a Trip
WCities: Palm Springs Fun Facts

Palm Springs Transportation

Official Tourism Site: Palm Springs Transportation
Fodor's: Getting Around Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP
WCities: Palm Springs Getting There/Around
Lonely Planet: Palm Springs Getting Around
Public Transportation: SunLine Transit Agency

Palm Springs Activities

Official Tourism Site: Palm Springs - Play Here and Gaming
Fodor's: Palm Springs Casinos and Sports & Outdoors
Frommer's: Palm Springs Active Pursuits
TripAdvisor: Palm Springs Sports & Activities

Palm Springs Attractions

Official Tourism Site: Palm Springs Attractions, Architecture and Parks & Preserves
Concierge.com: Palm Springs Sights & Activities
Fodor's: Palm Springs Sights and Themed Entertainment
Frommer's: Palm Springs Attractions
TripAdvisor: Things to Do in Palm Springs
Lonely Planet: Palm Springs Sights
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Palm Springs Events

Official Tourism Site: Palm Springs Art & Entertainment and Events Calendar
Fodor's: Palm Springs Festivals, Circuses and Theater
Frommer's: Palm Springs Events
WCities: Palm Springs Events Search
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies

Palm Springs Tours

- The Mahalo Guide To Palm Springs Tours
Official Tourism Site: Palm Springs Tours
Concierge.com: Palm Springs Architecture, Guided and Celebrity Homes Tours
Fodor's: Great Itineraries in Palm Springs
Frommer's: Palm Springs Guided Tours
TripAdvisor: Tours in Palm Springs
WCities: Palm Springs Recommended Tours
Viator: Palm Springs Tours

Palm Springs Hotels

- The Mahalo Guide To Palm Springs Hotels
Official Tourism Site: Palm Springs - Stay Here
Concierge.com: Palm Springs Hotels
Fodor's: Palm Springs Hotels
Frommer's: Palm Springs Hotels
TripAdvisor: Palm Springs Hotel Reviews
WCities: Palm Springs Where To Stay
Lonely Planet: Palm Springs Where to Sleep

Palm Springs Restaurants

- The Mahalo Guide To Palm Springs Restaurants
Official Tourism Site: Palm Springs - Eat Here
Concierge.com: Palm Springs Restaurants & Dining Destinations
Fodor's: Palm Springs Restaurants
Frommer's: Palm Springs Restaurants
TripAdvisor: Palm Springs Restaurant Reviews
WCities: Palm Springs Dining & Drinking

Palm Springs Shopping

Official Tourism Site: Palm Springs Shopping
Concierge.com: Palm Springs Shopping
Fodor's: Palm Springs Shopping
Frommer's: Palm Springs Shopping
TripAdvisor: Palm Springs Shopping
WCities: Palm Springs Shopping Search

Palm Springs Nightlife

Official Tourism Site: Palm Springs Nightlife
Fodor's: Palm Springs Dance Clubs, Bars and Music Clubs
Frommer's: Palm Springs Nightlife
TripAdvisor: Palm Springs Nightlife
WCities: Palm Springs Nightlife Search
Yahoo! Travel: Nightlife Entertainment in Palm Springs, CA

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