BEST THINGS TO DO
1. Palm Springs Air Museum
Home to one of the world’s largest collections of static & flyable aircraft during the mid-century, there is always something new at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Unlike other museums, there are no ropes to keep you from interacting with exhibits here. Get up-close and personal with your favorite aircrafts and enjoy exhibits that allow all ages to gain a fresh perspective of the history of U.S. military operations from the past 100 years.
2. Indian Canyons Golf Resort
Built in 1961, this onceprivate club was a favorite haunt of Hollywood celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope and Jackie Gleason. Former U.S. presidents, including Ronald Reagan and Lyndon B. Johnson, also walked these fairways.
3. J. Willott Gallery
This 5,000-square-foot gallery with its 22-foot high ceilings and stateof-the art lighting feels like a visit to world-class museum. From Iván Carmona to William Fisk, the gallery has earned its reputation for hosting some of today’s most exciting contemporary artists.
4. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
As the world’s largest rotating tram car, which travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, there is no better way to take in Palm Springs. Since 1963, over 20 million people have traveled this 10-minute excursion.
5. The Essential Palm Springs Tour
This tour, hosted by Palm Springs Mod Squad, showcases the local architects that shaped the midcentury look of Palm Springs: William Cody, Albert Frey, Hugh Kaptur, Wiliam Krisel, Donald Wexler and E. Stewart Williams. Along the way, you'll see how the light and landscape helped guide these architects to create a version of Modernism specifically suited to the California desert.