10 Top Rated Things to Do in Palm Springs, California

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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

#1 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Palm Springs

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world largest rotating aerial tramway. It runs from Coachella Valley to the top of Mount San Jacinto at 8,516 ft. The 10 minutes ride in each directions offers scenic views of cliffs of Chino Canyon and San Jacinto Mountains. Restaurants, observation decks, and a natural history museum located at the top mountain station. Things to do at top withing the Mount San Jacinto State Park includes 50 miles of hiking trails, camping, and ski.

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Palm Springs Air Museum

#2 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Palm Springs

Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM) is one of the top aviation museums located at the Palm Springs International Airport. PSAM exhibits aircraft from World War Two, Korea, and the Vietnam Wars. The museum features four themed hangars: The Pacific (Navy) Hangar, The European (Army) Hangar, Major General Kenneth P. Miles Hangar, and the smallest hangar feturing B-17 Flying Fortress.

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Tahquitz Canyon

#3 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Palm Springs

Tahquitz Canyon is one of the beautiful protected nature preserve area of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. It was home of the Native American Cahuilla people. The canyon descends from the San Jacinto Mountains with 60-foot spectacular waterfall. The visitor center includes cultural exhibits, observation deck, and a theater room for viewing The Legend of Tahquitz Canyon.

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Palm Springs Art Museum

#4 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Palm Springs

Palm Springs Art Museum is located at 3 different locations with focus into Art, Natural Science, and Performing Arts. Palm Springs Art Museum permanent collection includes over 12,000 modern and contemporary art work. The museum has 430-seat state-of-the-art theater known as The Annenberg Theater.

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