Amid the Attractions!

The Palm Springs and desert cities area of California offer so many famous local attractions we don´t know where to begin. Biking, hiking trails, shows, rich indian cultural history are just a few of the many attractions that draw visitors to the Coachella Valley.

We have listed several of the most notable here. But, if you don´t find the local show or attraction you´ve heard so much about - please use the Planet Palm Springs Guide searchable directory located above.

Many local show and attraction destinations in Palm Springs & the desert cities area ask us how to be featured on our Guide. Take a look at our advertising features today for more information!

Cabazon Attractions

Cabazon Dinosaurs

The Wheel Inn Cafe
50800 Seminole Drive
Cabazon, CA 92230
909.849.7012

"Cabazon Dinos"

A trip to Cabazon would not be complete without visiting the Cabazon Dinosaurs. These gigantic, sculptured roadside attractions are world famous.

Dinny, pictured here is a 150-ton, life-sized wonder, fashioned after an Apatosarus. Dinny´s construction began in 1964 and took approximately eleven years to complete. Amazingly, the materials used to created these behemoths were left over from the construction of nearby Interstate-10 at a cost of nearly $300,000.

The purpose of these marvels was to attract visitors to the Wheel Inn Cafe. Owner of the cafe and mastermind behind the project, sculptor and portrait artist Claude K. Bell, illicited the help of ironworker Gerald Hufstetler who worked on the project almost entirely alone.

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Cathedral City Attractions

Desert IMAX

68-510 East Palm Canyon Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
760.324.7333

"See More, Hear More, Feel More!"

Operated by family owned theatre company North American Cinemas, the Desert IMAX is the experience of a lifetime. Located near the Cathedral City Civic Center and the Pickford Promenade this Cathedral City attraction offers movie goers immaculate stadium seating, Dolby Digital ^TM, THX, and handicap access.

Feed that insatiable movie urge by viewing your favorite feature film on an IMAX today!

Box office opens 15 minutes prior to the first show. For available features, tickets and showtimes visit their website.

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Desert Hot Springs Attractions

Cabot´s Pueblo Museum

67-616 East Desert View Avenue
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
760.329.7610

"Yerxa´s Discovery...

...Cabot Yerxa Veteran of the Alaska Gold Rush of 1898, homesteaded 160 acres here in 1913. By a hand-dug well, he discovered the extensive supply of underground hot water that in 1933 became the basis for the start of Desert Hot Springs. In 1941 he began this pueblo-inspired home, the construction of which was his single-minded devotion until he died in 1963."

-County of Riverside Historical Marker

This historical museum and art gallery was abandoned and vandalized after the death of it´s original owner in 1965. Cole Eyraud who was a friend of the late owner held off bulldozer demolition with only a shotgun. The Eyraud Family later purchased, lovingly restored, and subsequently donated the property to the City of Desert Hot Springs.

Mastermind behind the handmade Hopi-style building was famous adventurer Cabot Yerxa. Constructed only of materials found nearby this amazing 24 year project contains 35 rooms, 150 windows, and over 60 doors. Yerxa homesteaded the location and soon discovered what makes Desert Hot Springs what it is today - hot mineral springs.

Today, visitors will find a Pueblo Art Gallery, bookstore, and a 43 foot tall Indian monument named, "Waokiye" hand-carved out of a Sequoia Redwood that was amazingly 750 years old. Also, resident artists can be observed creating in a myriad of media types right in the museum courtyard.

This one-of-a-kind structure, it´s unique builder, and incredible story are surrounded by some inspiring American history. So, don´t miss the chance to be a part of it. The museum is open for public tours during specific times and accepts donations of time, money, and materials. For additional information please contact the museum.

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Palm Springs Attractions

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

One Tramway Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.325.6682
10AM M-F
8AM Weekdays & Holidays
Last car up at 8PM
Last car down at 9:45pm

"Eighth Wonder of the World"

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has been labeled the "eighth wonder of the world," and a historical civil engineering landmark - for good reason. Any trip to the desert would not be complete without a ride on this spectacular modern marvel.

Construction began on October 10th, 1961 in the northern mountainous region of Palm Springs known as Chino Canyon. Amazingly, the entire process was completed mainly with the use of helicopters and six pilots from United Helicopter of Santa Monica. Every person and piece of material needed to be lifted to the construction site atop the mountain. Also, all heavy construction equipment required complete dismantling at the bottom, transportation to it´s destination high above the desert floor and then reassembly.

7,000 hours, 23,000 missions, and NO accidents later, Francis F. Crocker´s 31 year old dream was complete and open for business on September 12th, 1963.

Once at the top of the tram your breathtaking journey is only beginning. The Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness offer many activites: Hiking, Winter Sports, Camping, Nature Walks, and much more.

Many residents and visitors take the short trip to the top to escape the summer desert temperatures, enjoy a fine dining experience at the Peaks Restaurant or a cocktail at the Lookout Lounge.

Don´t forget to bring your camera because this is an adventure you will want to remember and share.

Knott´s Soak City

1500 Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.327.0499
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"Escape the Heat!"

Summer is upon us here in Southern California and no other place knows more about what that means than Palm Springs and the Desert Cities. Temperatures in the Coachella Valley can easily reach triple digits and what better way to spend the time with the kids than Soak City Waterpark?

Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the fun. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, pizza and much more are abound at many of the food venues & vending machines located throughout the waterpark. Stow your gear at the park´s available lockers and lounge waterside on lounge chairs provided at no cost to guests.

Hot desert sun too much? The waterpark offers shaded trees and cabanas to eager guests and for a more private experience, cabanas are available for rent.

Bring your sunscreen, sunglasses, beach towels, and sandals for an incredible Soak City Palm Springs excursion!

For additional Soak City information check out their offical site.

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