Quick Summary: Indio is a lovely city located in Southern California’s Coachella Valley. It rose to fame when it became the home of the annual weekend-long music festival, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The city is extremely popular with polo aficionados, golfers, and casino-goers. One of the most unique attractions is Shields Date Garden, which is home to a date farm while also displaying intricate statues depicting the life of Jesus.


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Shields Date Garden

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Coachella Valley History Museum

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Empire Polo Club

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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

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Eldorado Polo Club

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Riverside County Fairgrounds

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Shadow Hills Golf Course

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Stagecoach Festival

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TKB Bakery & Deli

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Pueblo Viejo Grill

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The Cafe at Shields

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Indio Spa

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