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PALM SPRINGS
Come as you are. Stay for a while.
DINE, SHOP,
GALLERY HOP!
VISITOR INFORMATION
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Hiking in Palm Springs and Indian Canyons, oppo-
site top; Palm Springs, opposite bottom.
Palm Springs has long been the pre-
ferred desert retreat of Hollywood
royalty, presidents, wellness seekers
and sun worshippers. Visitors will find a
plethora of stylish hotels, midcentury
modern architecture, vintage boutiques
and trendy restaurants. Palm Springs also
boasts great year-round weather and stun-
ning views. As an added bonus, the Palm
Springs International Airport is a short five
minute drive to/from downtown.
Outdoor Adventures
Palm Springs is a playground for outdoor
enthusiasts seeking adventure. Hiking is a
popular activity with numerous trails
ranging from easy strolls to strenuous
climbs. The Indian Canyons and the Palm
Springs Aerial Tramway offer some of the
best hiking trails with breathtaking views
of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
For those who prefer two-wheeled adven-
tures, biking is a great way to explore the
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desert landscape. There are many bike
rental shops that allow adventurers to rent
a ride and cruise. Choose from a variety of
trails and routes, including the flat terrain
of the city streets.
Desert Modernism
Since the 1920s, visionary modernist archi-
tects have designed sleek, modern homes that
have embraced the desert environment. The
dramatic geographic surroundings of Palm
Springs inspired a design aesthetic in the
middle of the 20th century, now called Desert
Modernism. Visitors can see some of these
famous structures by taking a self-guided
tour or by attending tours and events during
Modernism Week, an annual festival that
occurs every February and October.
Vintage Shopping
Known for its midcentury modern design
aesthetic, this also makes Palm Springs an
ideal location for shopping all things
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