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Best known for its hot springs, stylish hotels, luxurious spas and championship golf courses, the desert town of Palm Springs is also home to a wealth of beautiful mid-century-modern architecture, boutique shops, and award-winning restaurants.
With no less than 354 days of sunshine per year, Palm Springs is an ideal winter escape. You will never be at a loss for something to see or do in this vibrant city, with an array of activities and attractions to choose from. Palm Canyon Drive is a shopper’s paradise with hip interior design shops sharing sidewalk space with vintage fashion boutiques, and bustling restaurants competing with thumping nightclubs. Soak up the magnificent natural scenery with an aerial tram ride up Mount San Jacinto, or take in some culture with an architectural tour of the town’s homes.
Explore the area's incredible natural beauty with a tour or a hike in Joshua Tree National Park, Tahquitz Canyon, Indian Canyons or the Coachella Valley Preserve, where you can horseback ride and mountain bike as well.
Where to Stay: The Ingleside Inn is a Spanish-style getaway with 30 guest rooms on two acres.
Where to Eat: Workshop Kitchen + Bar has a wood-fired pizza oven, wood-fired grill and serves Americana cuisine with a twist.
Don't Miss: Have a romantic picnic surrounded by wilderness in the Coachella Valley Preserve.
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