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Palm Springs Architecture Tour – Self-Guided Drive
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Desert Healing Experience
What to do in Palm Desert
Popular places to visit
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
McCallum Theatre
You can enjoy a show at McCallum Theatre during your trip to Palm Desert. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
The Gardens on El Paseo
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Gardens on El Paseo during your stay in Palm Desert. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Desert Holocaust Memorial
Despite the sunny surroundings, this memorial to victims of the Holocaust is sobering and thought provoking.
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
El Paseo Shopping District
During your trip to Palm Desert, you can do some window-shopping at El Paseo Shopping District. Take in the art scene and desert landscape in the area.
Palm Desert Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at Palm Desert Country Club. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
The Shops at Palm Desert
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Shops at Palm Desert during your visit to Palm Desert. Discover the desert landscapes in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its golf courses.
The Lakes Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Palm Desert at The Lakes Country Club. Take in the lively festivals and desert landscapes in this family-friendly area.
Areas of Palm Desert
South Palm Desert
If you're spending some time in South Palm Desert, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing.
Cahuilla Hills
Cahuilla Hills might not have many top sights, but Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
El Paseo Village
If you're spending some time in El Paseo Village, El Paseo Shopping District and The Gardens on El Paseo are top sights worth seeing.
Bighorn
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bighorn and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Cross and Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.
Park Palms
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Park Palms and surrounding area, you can visit Palm Desert Aquatic Center and Desert Willow Golf Resort.
Silver Spur Ranch
Though Silver Spur Ranch might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Living Desert Zoo and Gardens and El Paseo Shopping District.
