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1 Day · in Palm Springs
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.
1 day
Day 01
Tram, Design & Downtown
Palm Springs' highlights in one day.
Morning
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Ride the rotating tram to the Mountain Station and walk a short trail.
Late Morning
Palm Springs Visitor Center
Stop at Albert Frey's swooping former gas station on the way back.
Lunch
Cheeky's or Workshop Kitchen + Bar
Have lunch in the Uptown Design District.
Afternoon
Palm Springs Art Museum
Explore the museum and see Forever Marilyn nearby.
Late Afternoon
Your hotel pool
Cool off by the pool.
Evening
Downtown
Have dinner downtown, or stroll VillageFest on a Thursday.