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Review:
Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert in Southern California, Palm Springs is known for its healing hot springs, luxury hotels, world-class golf courses, and pampering spas.
Palm Springs has a number of great mid-century modern architecture examples, especially in its downtown shopping district on Palm Canyon Drive. Just outside the city is the Coachella Valley, with excellent trails for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to go to the top of San Jacinto Peak for spectacular views of the city. Visit the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to see what thrives in the sparse desert ecosystem (watch the video). Enjoy the 1938 Palm Springs Art Museum to learn about regional art, performing arts, and natural science.
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