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Palm Springs California

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Palm Springs is the jewel among desert cities and rightly so. Its village atmosphere has been preserved and embellished over the years. The downtown area with its quaint lampposts, benches and Mexican tile-paved enclaves invites strolling among the shops, galleries, eateries and coffeehouses. Rich in history and blessed with glorious weather, it is a prime destination of travelers from all over the world. Palm Springs is the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. They knew the area as "la palma de la mano de Dios", the palm of God's hand, and their ancient healing mineral waters are still a part of the success story of Palm Springs, showcased at their Spa Resort Casino. The Agua Calientes continue to be a major force in the cultural and economic enrichment of Palm Springs. The tribe's second casino, the Agua Caliente Casino, in Rancho Mirage has all the

Downtown Palm Springs is a happening place. A stroll on Palm Canyon Drive with its Walk of Stars, honoring both pioneers and entertainment celebs, offers shops, galleries, coffeehouses; and, when you turn the corner at Tahquitz Canyon Way , there’s Lucille Ball holding court on her bronze bench. Just down the avenue is the historic Plaza Theatre, the scene of many Jack Benny radio broadcasts in the '40s as well as a Hollywood premiere or two. Today it is the home of The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, now in its fifteenth season of sold-out performances starring top guest stars, hilarious variety acts, and a company of long-legged lovelies, all over 55!

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Feeling stressed out? Start your day with a visit to one of the famous spas where you can luxuriate in a myriad of spa services.

At the edge of Palm Springs sits the Knotts' Oasis Water Park , where visitors will find a beach with private cabanas, a wave pool for body surfing, thrilling waterslides, a kiddie area and a wonderfully relaxing Whitewater River inner tube ride.

But Palm Springs is not without it’s cultural side. The Palm Springs Art Museum is the cultural centerpiece of the community with renowned traveling exhibitions and an extensive permanent collection.

The Village Green Heritage Center on Palm Canyon Drive houses the McCallum Adobe and the Cornelia White House with memorabilia of local pioneers; the charming Ruddy’s 1930s General Store Museum and the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum .

For a look back at aircraft of the World War II era, visit the awesome Palm Springs Air Museum . The many programs and flight demonstrations bring this era to life.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has been delighting visitors for 30 years with a short trip from the desert floor to an alpine forest at 8,516 feet. Snow sports in winter and cool activities in summer, great views and a mountaintop restaurant make this trip at the top of every list. The tramway features two new, state-of-the-art tramcars with rotating floors designed to give spectacular views of the mountains and valley below to every rider, on every trip!

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