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Palm Springs Itineraries: How to Spend 1 to 7 Days in the Desert
Palm Springs rewards travelers who plan around the sun. Mornings are best for the tram and the canyons, afternoons for museums and the pool, and evenings for patios and nightlife. These itineraries group nearby sights so you spend your time exploring rather than driving, and balance hiking and architecture with long lunches and pool time. Choose the length that fits your trip, then adjust for the season and your interests.
1 Day
One Perfect Day in Palm Springs: Tram, Art & VillageFest
With only one day, focus on Palm Springs' signature sights. Ride the Aerial Tramway in the morning, shop the Uptown Design District, visit the Palm Springs Art Museum in the afternoon and end with dinner downtown, or VillageFest if it is Thursday.
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Weekend (2 Days)
A Palm Springs Weekend: The Tram and the Canyons
A weekend lets you combine Palm Springs' mountains and its desert canyons. Day one covers the Aerial Tramway and the Uptown Design District. Day two heads to the Indian Canyons and Moorten Botanical Garden, with an evening at Melvyn's. Ideal for a first visit without rushing.
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3 Days
3 Days in Palm Springs: Tram, Canyons & Culture
Three days lets you see Palm Springs' main sides at a comfortable pace. The first day covers the Aerial Tramway and the Uptown Design District, the second the Indian Canyons and South Palm Springs, and the third downtown, with the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, the Spa at Séc-he and the Palm Springs Art Museum.
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5 Days
5 Days in Palm Springs: Desert, Design & the Valley
Five days gives you time to experience Palm Springs fully. The first three days cover the Aerial Tramway, the Indian Canyons and downtown. Day four is devoted to midcentury modern architecture, and day five explores Sunnylands, the Living Desert and the rest of the Coachella Valley.
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7 Days
7 Days in Palm Springs: Desert, Design & Joshua Tree
A week in Palm Springs lets you explore the whole region. The first five days cover the Aerial Tramway, the Indian Canyons, downtown, midcentury architecture and the Coachella Valley. Day six is a day trip to Joshua Tree National Park, and day seven combines Tahquitz Canyon, the Palm Springs Air Museum and the roadside icons west of town.
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