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Sightseeing,
Malls, Weddings and more..
Your
retreat in Palm Springs is all about having a good
time...And there is no better way to do so then by
hitting the malls or grasping a view of Palm Springs
from up above while riding the exciting gondola.
ENJOY THE RIDE!!
There are so many
ways to enjoy and learn about the desert, whether you
are a first-time visitor or a native. These tours
offer both relaxed, casual sightseeing and exciting
adventures:
Balloon
Flights:
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Balloon Above the
Desert, 776-5785. Delight in sunrise or sunset flights
as you sip champagne, mimosas or something softer.
Vans will pick you up at your hotel or home. A sublime
experience.
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Bicycle
Tours
Adventure
Bike Tours, 328-0282. Sign up for a guided group bike
tour. They provide the bikes, helmets, refreshments
and full-support chase vehicles. Bicycle rentals
available as well.
Bighorn
Bicycle Adventures, 302 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm
Springs, 325-3367. Put the peddle to the rubber at
this full-service shop. Rentals, equipment and a
bike/hike tour service. Electric bikes for sale or
rent.
Big
Wheel Bike Tours, 779-1837. Take a fully supported
ride into the mountains, along our roads or through
the San Andreas Fault! Rentals also available. www.bigwheelbiketours.net.
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Ground
Tours:
AAA Five-Star Adventures,
320-1500. Cool off on their air-conditioned
sightseeing tours: The “Palm Springs Lifestyles of
the Rich and Famous Tour” or, for a little taste of
everything, the “Best of Palm Springs Tour.”
Camel
Safari, Oasis Date Gardens, 59-111 Hwy. 111,
Thermal/399-5665. Ride the ship of the desert at the
beautiful Oasis Date Gardens. Seasonal March-May, Oct.
& Nov. Reservations. www.movielandanimals.com.
Canyon
Jeep Tours, 320-4600, Fax 320-3225. Take off from the
Spa Resort Casino and see what the desert has to
offer: Movie star homes, the Indian Canyons and those
amazing Windmills. “Desert at Dark” tours in
season.
Celebrity
Tours of Palm Springs, 770-2700. Imagine yourself
living the good life in the desert on one- and
two-hour guided sightseeing tours to movie star homes,
country clubs or our unique date farms. Charters are
available.
ClassiCab,
322-3111. Bask in air-conditioned comfort in luxury
sedans and vans as you pass by celebrity homes or
travel to hiking tours. Day trips to Los Angeles,
wineries and San Diego. Multilingual drivers. SRA
#96-002
Covered
Wagon Tours, Coachella Valley Preserve, 347-2161. Leap
back in time on a covered wagon drawn by draft mules.
Narrated for individuals and groups. Western cookouts
and live entertainment Sept.-June.
Desert
Adventures Jeep Eco Tours, 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Dr.,
Suite A-104, Cathedral City, 324-JEEP (5337). See the
beauty of the San Andreas Fault. Explore archeological
sites, palm oases, steep-walled canyons, Indian
Village or Old Mining Camp! Year-round activity
perfect for ages 6 to 106! Hotel pickup available.
Exciting group programs. www.red-jeep.com.
Desert
Connection, 324-3668. Seek out the specialists.
Providing golf tours and travel services for the
Japanese tourist.
Desert
Discovery Tours, 340-1280. Coachella Valley tour
“Best of the Desert Tour.” Please call for times.
Convention gift book available Wit and Wisdom of the
Coachella Valley.
The
Joshua Tree Scenic Tour, 285-1608. Cool off in our
nearby National Park! Luxury coach, geology guide, see
towering cacti and coyotes. Bring your cameras,
you’re about to view one of the most scenic spots on
earth. Tuesday and Thursday. $39.
Lin
Lines, Inc., 325-5556. Charter luxury motor coaches
and minicoaches, with step-on guide service.
Knowledgeable drivers. PUC #192B.
PS
Windmill Tours, 15831 La Vida Dr., Palm Springs,
251-1997. Learn how 3,500-plus windmills generate one
and a half percent of California’s electricity.
Bring your cameras and hang on to your hats! Guided
tours daily. Reservations required.
Sky
Watcher, 44-489 Town Center Way, Suite D, Palm Desert,
345-2363. Look up! Nobody does nighttime better than
the desert. Sky guides will lead you on the star
gazing tour of a lifetime. Telescopes, binoculars,
fun! e-mail: sales@sky-watcher.com
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Tours
and More, 322-6945. Expert meet-and-greet airport
service for your arrivals and departures, as well as
step-on guides, transportation, sightseeing,
attractions — and more.
Trail
Discovery/Desert Safari, 325-HIKE (4453), 770-9191,
888-TO-SAFARI. Be amazed on eco-tours and guided hikes
of Indian Canyons, Joshua Tree and mountains beyond
the Tram. Two hours to full day. Full-moon night
expeditions. Runners welcome.
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Jeep
Tours
AAA
Five-Star Adventures, 320-1500. Negotiate the desert
terrain on a four-wheel-drive Jeep tour. See canyons
and a lush palm oasis on the “Spirit Canyon Jeep
Tour.” Cool off on the “Santa Rosa Mountains Jeep
Tour.” Many tours to chose from.
Canyon
Jeep Tours, 320-4600, Fax 320-3225. Leave from Spa
Resort Casino in deluxe nine-passenger Jeeps to Indian
Canyons, Joshua Tree National Park and Windmill tours.
Snacks and pictures included.
Desert
Adventures Jeep Eco-Tours, 67-555 E. Palm Canyon Dr.,
Suite A-104, Cathedral City, 324-JEEP (5337). See the
beauty of the San Andreas Fault. Explore archeological
sites, palm oases, steep-walled canyons, Indian
Village or Old Mining Camp! Year-round activity
perfect for ages 6 to 106!.
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Airplane Tours:
Sailplane
Enterprises, (909) 658-6577. Soar and glide with FAA
certified pilots as you and a friend thrill to a
motorless flight tour of the desert. Desert Resorts
Regional Airport in Thermal or Hemet-Ryan Airport.
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- Desert Crossing
Shopping Center, 72-355 Hwy. 111, Palm Desert,
341-0258. The desert’s power shopping center. An
array of national retailers, unique eateries. A
shopping oasis.
- DESERT HILLS
PREMIUM OUTLETS 48650 Seminole Rd., Cabazon/909-849-6641.
California’s most exclusive collection of
designer and name-brand outlet stores offering
savings of 25-70 percent at more than 130 stores:
Gucci, Coach, Versace, Donna Karan, Armani,
Polo/Ralph Lauren, Barneys. I-10 freeway to Fields
Dr. exit. (B-1)
- EL PASEO BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION 568-4847. El Paseo in Palm Desert is
an experience in “simply spectacular
shopping!” Enjoy a myriad of unique and elegant
shops, galleries and restaurants.
- THE GARDENS ON EL
PASEO El Paseo between Larkspur & San Pablo,
Palm Desert, 862-1990. The desert’s only
two-level, open-air shopping and dining center.
Saks, Tommy Bahama’s, Banana Republic, Brooks
Brothers, many more. Plus Pacifica and
Sullivan’s. They also have shaded parking.
Indio Fashion Mall, 82-227 Hwy. 111, Indio,
347-8323. More than 50 stores: Sears, Harris-Gottschalks,
Anchor Blue, Footlocker, Payless. Everything you
want.
- The River at
Rancho Mirage, 71-800 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage,
341-2711. Dine at P.F. Chang’s, Fleming’s,
Yard House. Browse Borders or Davante. See a
movie.
- Saks Fifth Avenue,
Gardens on El Paseo, 73-555 El Paseo, Palm
Springs, 837-2900. A tradition of style, service.
Men’s and women’s fashions, accessories,
perfumes, jewelry, more.
- WESTFIELD
SHOPPINGTOWN 72-840 Hwy. 111 at Monterey, Palm
Desert, 568-0248. Valley’s largest indoor
shopping/entertainment complex. More than 120
specialty shops, three department stores,
eateries, Cinema 10 Theaters. Show your room key
to concierge and receive free gift.
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Art
Galleries
A
GALLERY FINE ART 73-956 El Paseo, Palm Desert,
346-8885. One of the desert’s most exciting
contemporary galleries. Sculpture, paintings, ceramics
and art furniture in various media and scale. Open
daily. Evenings by appointment.
Acacia Fine Art, 456 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs,
318-9609. Largest U.S. collection of Jean-Claude
Novaro glass. Art by Tobiasse, Alvar, others. Neiman
serigraphs, jewelry.
ADAGIO GALLERIES 193 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs,
320-2230. Largest collection of Southwest and Latino
art on the West Coast. R.C. Gorman, John Nieto, Miguel
Martinez, Robert Rivera, Frank Howell and artists from
B. Lewin Collection. Major showings all season.
www.adagiogalleries.com.
ART WORKS GALLERY 74-405 Hwy. 111 at Deep Canyon, Palm
Desert, 346-1355. One of the area’s largest
selections of frames/decor art for designers and
decorators. Prints and limited editions. One-hour
framing, delivery and hanging/restoration services.
BUSCHLEN MOWATT GALLERIES 45-188 Portola Ave., Palm
Desert, 837-9668. This international gallery has a new
home in Palm Desert. An 8,500-sq.-ft. showcase for
works by the leading names in contemporary fine art.
Exciting exhibits all season.
CODA Gallery, 73-151 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 346-4661.
Daring to be different. CODA features original art for
exciting spaces including paintings, glass works,
jewelry, sculpture and whimsical furniture.
Desert Art Center, 550 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm
Springs, 323-7973. Fine art gallery featuring local
artists and presenting workshops. Art classes. Art
fairs twice a year.
El Paseo Gallery, 73-425 El Paseo, Palm Desert,
674-9775 or 866-357-2736. Distinguished artists you
know; others you want to know! Paintings/sculpture by
the world’s best living artists.
Fox International, Palm Springs International Airport,
3400 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, 800-767-8851.
High quality, limited edition fine art bronze
sculptures.
IMAGO GALLERIES 45-450 Hwy. 74, south of El Paseo,
Palm Desert, 776-9890. The West Coast’s premier
contemporary gallery for more than a decade. Featuring
an exciting exhibition schedule.
J. Behman Fine Art Gallery & School, 1000 N. Palm
Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 320-6806. Contemporary art
in studio atmosphere. Top artists, receptions and
demonstrations.
PALM SPRINGS DESERT MUSEUM 101 Museum Dr., Palm
Springs, 325-7186. A complete cultural center with an
extensive permanent collection. Touring exhibitions,
sculpture gardens, tours, lectures, field trips,
performing arts and more.
ROBERGÈ GALLERY 73-995 El Paseo, Palm Desert,
340-5045. This gallery is a work of art in itself,
featuring an art gallery and jewelry salon.
Ron Chespak Paper Sculpture Gallery, 139 E. Tamarisk
Rd. at N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 416-7406. The
internationally known sculpture artist’s work is
showcased.
Rose Personified Gallery, 12-010 Palm Dr., Desert Hot
Springs, 288-2242. A true rose in the desert. One of
the finest selections of hand sculpture art.
www.artislife.com.
Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery, 245 S. Palm Canyon
Dr, Palm Springs, 320-1188, 888-278-0278; Gardens on
El Paseo, 73-585 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 346-8334. The
renowned “Painter of Light.”
TRÈ CONTEMPORARY
73-199 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 568-2010. An exciting
new gallery offering a fresh, unique collection of
select contemporary paintings, original works on
paper, mixed media and sculpture.
ZANTMAN ART GALLERIES LTD.
The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-595 El Paseo, Palm Desert,
674-0082; 73-925 El Paseo, Palm Desert, 346-0161. Two
exceptional galleries, featuring an eclectic inventory
of more than 1,000 originals by such international
artists as Lucio Sollazzi, Duane Alt, as well as
emerging artists.
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Museums
and Memorials
A Tribute to
Art, Culture, History and Heroes.
Richard & Annette
Bloch Cancer Survivor Park of Rancho Mirage —
East lawn of City Hall, 69-825 Hwy. 111. 324-4511.
Cabazon Cultural
Museum — History of the Cabazon Band of
Mission Indians. 84-245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio. I-10
to Golf Center Parkway exit. 329-7610.
Cabot’s Old Indian
Pueblo Museum — Rustic, Hopi-style structure
built by Cabot Yerxa. 67-616 Desert View Ave. Desert
Hot Springs, 11¼4 mile east of Palm Dr. 329-7610.
Children’s
Discovery Museum of the Desert — See Major
Attractions.
Coachella Valley
Museum & Cultural Center — Work of local
artists, historical artifacts in 1926 adobe home.
82-6l6 Miles Ave., Indio. 342-6651. The museum is
closed from mid-June to mid-Sept.
Desert Holocaust
Memorial — San Pablo & Fred Waring Dr.,
Palm Desert. 325-7281.
Edward-Dean Museum of
Decorative Arts — 17th-, 18th- and
19th-century European and Asian furniture and
artworks. 9401 Oak Glen Rd., Cherry Valley. (909)
845-2626.
Gilman Historic Ranch
and Wagon Museum — Celebrating the life and
times of James Marshall Gilman, an early pioneer. 16th
& Wilson Sts., Banning (909) 922-9200.
Hi-Desert Nature
Museum — Exhibits on natural and historical
elements of the high desert. Community Center complex,
Hwy. 62 & Dumosa Ave., Yucca Valley. 369-7212.
La Quinta Historical
Society Museum — Housed in the city’s oldest
commercial building (1937). 77-885 Montezuma.
564-1283.
Malki Museum
— Located on the Morongo Indian Reservation,
featuring Cahuilla Indian artifacts and an
ethnobotanical garden. 11-795 Fields Rd., Banning.
(909) 849-7289.
Palm Desert
Historical Society Museum — Housed in Palm
Desert’s first fire station (1949). 72-861 El Paseo.
346-6588.
Gen. Patton Memorial
Museum — Memorabilia of World War II training
ground. Thirty miles east of Indio, take I-10 to
Chiriaco exit. 227-3483.
Jude E. Poynter Golf
Museum — Golf memorabilia. Victor J. LoBue
Institute of Golf, College of the Desert, Fred Waring
Dr. & San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert. 341-2491.
Village Green
Heritage Center — 219-223 S. Palm Canyon Dr.,
Palm Springs. Contains historical tributes to desert
pioneers and more recent inhabitants. The museums in
the center are:
• Agua Caliente
Cultural Museum — Cahuilla basketry, Kish dwelling,
artifacts. 323-0151.
• McCallum Adobe
— Built in 1885 from native soil. Contains the
collection of the Palm Springs Historical Society,
323-8297.
• Miss Cornelia
White’s House — A charming little house from the
past built in 1893 from railroad ties. 323-8297.
• Ruddy’s
1930’s General Store Museum — A recreation of a
general store of the ’30s and early ’40s.
327-2156.
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