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Day 01

The Aerial Tramway & the Uptown Design District

Mountain air in the morning, design shops and a great dinner.

1. Morning

   Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

   Ride one of the first rotating tram cars of the day up to the Mountain Station, about 8,500 feet above sea level.

2. Late Morning

   Mount San Jacinto State Park

   Walk the Desert View Trail for views over the valley, or take a longer trail through the pines.

3. Lunch

   Mountain Station

   Have lunch at the top of the tram, with views down to the desert.

4. Afternoon

   Uptown Design District

   Browse vintage furniture, design shops and galleries along North Palm Canyon Drive.

5. Late Afternoon

   Your hotel pool

   Cool off by the pool as the mountains turn pink.

6. Evening

   Workshop Kitchen + Bar

   Have dinner at this Michelin-recommended restaurant in the Uptown Design District.

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Day 02

The Indian Canyons & South Palm Springs

Palm oases, cacti and an evening of old Palm Springs glamour.

1. Morning

   Palm Canyon

   Arrive at the Indian Canyons at opening time and hike into the palm oasis of Palm Canyon.

2. Late Morning

   Andreas Canyon

   Walk the shaded loop along the stream and past the rock formations.

3. Lunch

   Downtown

   Grab a burger at Tyler's or a sandwich at Sherman's Deli & Bakery.

4. Afternoon

   Moorten Botanical Garden

   See giant cacti and the cactarium at this family-run garden.

5. Late Afternoon

   Pool time

   Rest by the pool during the hottest part of the day.

6. Evening

   Melvyn's

   Have dinner and a martini at the Ingleside Inn's classic restaurant and piano lounge.