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Palm Springs

100 S. Palm Canyon Drive · Palm Springs, CA

Why you should go…

The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism is the city's official destination marketing organization, promoting Palm Springs to travelers, media, and trade buyers. It operates the official Visitor Information Center inside the historic Tramway Gas Station building and publishes an annual Palm Springs Visitors Guide covering dining, attractions, shopping, art galleries, and lodging.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

Maps and brochures

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Palm Springs, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

    Under $25

    The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians tells its own story in a 48,000-square-foot museum on a 5.8-acre downtown Palm Springs plaza with a spa and oasis trail.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
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    Five Star Adventures Tours

    $50+

    Guided sightseeing tours past Palm Springs celebrity homes and midcentury modern architecture.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
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    Palm Springs Art Museum

    $25–$50

    A large art museum in downtown Palm Springs with a collection spanning contemporary California, Native American, and modern European art.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Tahquitz Canyon

    Under $25

    A 1.8-mile loop trail on Agua Caliente tribal land in Palm Springs that climbs to a seasonal 60-foot waterfall, with a visitor center and ranger-led hikes.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Escape Room Palm Springs

    $25–$50

    Private, family-friendly escape rooms in Palm Springs with themes from bank heists to a wizard school.

    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Indian Canyons

    Under $25

    Palm oasis canyons on Agua Caliente tribal land near Palm Springs with hiking trails and a trading post.

    2.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor