Discover the magic of Palm Springs, where mid-century modern meets desert chic. This sun-soaked oasis offers everything from architectural tours and mountain hikes to poolside lounging and vibrant nightlife – all set against a backdrop of swaying pal...
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My favorite animal is a giraffe so you better believe I am SO excited to visit this zoo when we go to PS next month!
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
I have dreamed about visiting this National Park and finally get to! I feel like it has a magical quality about it and I am excited to experience it for myself!
Joshua Tree National Park
As a huge fan of mid century everything, I am looking forward to seeing what this museum is like. It came highly recommended!
Palm Springs Art Museum
This looks really cool and as a fan of modern art, design etc, I think this will be very interesting to learn more about.
Modernism Museum
I think my husband is going to really love visiting this museum since he loves all things history and to see such iconic planes and learn the stories behind them will be so fun!
Palm Springs Air Museum
I feel like so much of Palm Springs could be eating, drinking and shopping so it will be great to get outside and see some of the beauty surrounding the town.
Indian Canyons
I live in Seattle so the foliage in Palm Springs and the surrounding area will be so cool to see and very different from what I am used to. Can't wait to report back!
Moorten Botanical Garden
This is on the more unique side, but worth visiting! Desert X brings international artists to create site-specific desert installations that engage with local environments and Indigenous communities, fostering cultural dialogue and exploring environm...
Desert X
The Palm Springs Art Museum has an interesting origin story…because although it opened its doors in 1938 as the Palm Springs Desert Museum at La Plaza downtown, it wasn't actually an art museum at first. Instead, it focused on natural science, with e...
Palm Springs Art Museum | Transformative Experiences
This might be the most eclectic spot on the list. You might walk up thinking "what the heck is this place?" But give it a chance! It's a massive Hopi-inspired pueblo house built in 1941 by Cabot Yerxa in Desert Hot Springs and now is filled with Nati...
Explore Cabot's Pueblo Museum - A Living Legacy in Desert Hot Springs
Our trip is coming up in January and I can't wait to go on this - the photos look incredible!
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
How fun does this sound? I feel like this is the epitome of Old Hollywood and glamour - can't wait to visit this!
Walk of the Stars Palm Springs
If you're anything like me and could spend hours just cruising around neighborhoods looking at interesting houses, you need to do this tour. Apparently there are several companies that do these types of tours, but you basically drive around to see Pa...
Modern Tour
Treating yourself to at least a little spa time in Palm Springs is always worth it, even if it's just getting your toes done. Two Bunch Palms is amazing (pro tip: you can get day passes to enjoy those incredible mineral springs), and The Parker's spa...
Wellness and Spas
If you enjoy shopping and getting great deals on brands you love, then you absolutely have to make time for the Cabazon / Desert Springs Premium Outlets. This place is massive and packed with outlets (all the big names) with everything from luxury br...