THINGS TO DO IN THE DESERT

ATTRACTIONS

INDIAN CANYONS: South Palm Canyon Drive, 5 miles from downtown Palm Springs - 760-324-3400
Andreas, Murray and Palm Canyons. Trading post, picnic grounds, hiking, horse trails.
www.indian-canyons.com

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK: Rte. 62 through Morongo and Yucca Valley to Park Blvd. in Joshua Tree - 760-367-5500. Mojave and lower Colorado deserts join to form the park. Wildlife, campgrounds, horse and hiking trails. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
www.joshua.tree.national-park.com

KNOTT'S SOAK CITY USA: 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail - 760-327-0499
Deluxe, family-oriented water playground with 13 waterslides, wave pool, Monte Carlo Beach with mist cooled private cabanas, Lazy River ride, gift shop, food, beverages. Open daily at 11 AM (mid March through Labor Day) weekends through October 28.
http://www.knotts.com/soakcity/ps/index.shtml

LIVING DESERT: 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert - 760-346-5694
1,200 acre wildlife and botanical park, featuring rare and endangered desert animals, African wildlife, hiking trails, picnic areas, cafe and gift shop. Open daily year round. Shaded and misted areas throughout the park. Guided tours.
www.livingdesert.org

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM: One Tramway Drive (Chino Canyon off Hwy. 111 -north) 760-325-1449 or 325-1391 for recorded information. One of the world's most spectacular revolving tram car aerial rides. At the top of the 8,516 foot mountain station there is a restaurant, cocktail lounge and gift shop. Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness offers 54 miles of hiking trails, cross-country ski equipment and snow tubing. Open Year Round - 10 AM (weekdays), 8 AM (weekends) and holidays. Cars depart about every half hour. 
www.pstramway.com

PALM SPRINGS DESERT MUSEUM: 101 Museum Drive - 760-325-7186 or 325-0189
Nationally accredited art and natural science facility, featuring permanent collections and top touring exhibitions, galleries, sculpture gardens, Annenberg Theater and cafe.
www.psmuseum.org

PALM SPRINGS FOLLIES: 128 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs - 760-327-0225
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies - A fabulous song and dance extravaganza featuring their Signature Line of Long-Legged Lovelies, vaudeville acts and internationally famous stars.
www.palmspringsfollies.com

PALM SPRINGS VILLAGE FEST: Every Thursday (except Holidays) on Palm Canyon Drive - 760-320-3781
Entertainers, arts, crafts, vendor carts, a variety of food and farmer's market. No admission fee. 6-10p.m.

TAHQUITZ CANYON: 500 W. Mesquite, Palm Springs - 760-416-7044
Two hour guided tours from 8 AM to 5 PM, first tour at 8 AM, last at 2 PM. Visitors' center, gift shop, maps.
www.tahquitzcanyon.com

UPRISING OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER: 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs (next to Knotts Soak City) - 760-320-6630 Rock climbing for everyone! Beginner lessons for ages 6 and older. Shaded, micro cooled and open year round. 10 AM to 8 PM (weekdays); 10 AM to 6 PM (weekends). Call for summer hours.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CASINOS

AGUA CALIENTE CASINO: 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270 - Phone (760) 321-2000.
www.hotwatercasino.com

CASINO MORONGO: 49-750 Seminole Drive, Cabazon - (800) 252-4499
http://www.casinomorongo.com/

FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO: 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway - Indio
For More Info Call (760) 342-5000 or Call (800) 827-2WIN (2946)
www.fantasyspringsresort.com

SPA RESORT CASINO: Casino: 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262; Phone 760-883-1000 or 800-258-2946
Hotel: 100 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262; Phone 760-325-1461 or 800-854-1279
http://www.sparesortcasino.com/

SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO: Spotlight 29 Casino 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA 92236 (760) 775-5566.
www.Spotlight29casino.com

Places to eat, drink, party, snack, grab some dessert or get a cup of coffee...

Billy Reed's Restaurant & Bakery: 1800 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs / 325-1946
Open 7AM - 11PM daily. Banquet facilities available - Lounge Music Fri. & Sat. nights

Blame it on Midnight Bar and Grill: 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste. 101, Palm Springs 323-1200
The Owners of Shame on the Moon have created this little piece of heaven in downtown Palm Springs. This incredibly visual bar and grill serves up large portions of lighter fare and spirited energy.

Blue Coyote Grill: 445 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs / 327-1196
www.Blue Coyote-Grill.com

Carrow's Restaurant: 1243 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs / 327-5150

Cedar Creek Inn: 1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive - 325-7300
Continental. Misting system available. Piano bar. Reservations. Nice ambiance.

Coco's Bakery Restaurant 1901 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs / 327-2666

Davey's Hideway: 292 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs / 320-4480
Dinner served from 5PM - closed Mondays

Elmer's Pancake & Steak House: 1030 E. Palm Canyon Drive - 327-8419

Europa Restaurant: The Villa Royale - 1620 Indian Trail. - 327-2314
Continental. Reservations. Romantic dining featuring tasty dishes from Europe, nightly special entree and … la carte selections. Full bar, wonderful wines, foreign and domestic beers. Patio dining. Sunday Brunch in season.

Hamburger Hamlet of Palm Springs: 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive, #111 - 325-2321
American. Open until 11:00 pm Fri. & Sat. Misting system available. High energy atmosphere in bar, 2 televisions. Simply marvelous food & drink.

International House of Pancakes: 471 S. Indian Canyon Drive - 322-7177\

John Henry's: 1785 E. Tahquitz-Canyon Way 327-7667 - Serving Dinner Mon. - Sat. from 5PM

LG's Steakhouse: 255 S. Palm Canyon Drive 416-1779

Palm Court Cafe: Hyatt Regency Suites Hotel - 285 N. Palm Canyon Dr. - 416-5550
Continental. Reservations. Off-premise catering services available. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring a California contemporary menu with worldly combinations.

Palm Springs Chop House: 262 S. Palm Canyon Drive - Downtown Palm Springs 320-4500 and 74-040 Highway 111 at Portola
Palm Desert 779-9888
http://www.palmspringschophouse.com/

Ruby's Diner: 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive - 416-0138

Simba's Ribs: 190 N. Sunrise Way 778-7630 - Dinner served Tues. - Sun. (Closed in the summer)

The Falls Prime Steakhouse and Martini Bar: 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive, STE A-21 - 416-8664

Sherman's Deli & Restaurant: 401 E. Tahquitz-Canyon Way 325-1199

Tony Roma's: A Place for Ribs - 450 S. Palm Canyon 320-4297 - Open daily from 11AM to 10PM

Top of the Tram: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 327-1590 Chino Canyon off Hwy. 111

Tyler's Burgers: 149 S. Indian Canyon 325-2990

Great Wall Restaurant: 362 S. Palm Canyon Drive - 322-2209

Taipei Chinese Food: 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr. , #B-7 - 318-0717 (Delivery & Take-Out)

COFFEE HOUSES

LaLaJava: 300 N. Palm Canyon Drive - 325-3494

Starbuck's: 101 S. Palm Canyon Drive - 323-7412

Starbuck's: 682 S. Palm Canyon Drive - 323-8023

ICE CREAM & YOGURT

Coldstone Creamery: 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr - 327-5243

Dairy Queen: 1717 E. Vista Chino - 778-1026

Penguins Frozen Yogurt: 333 N. Palm Canyon Dr - 327-6455

TCBY Treats: 245 S. Palm Canyon Dr. - 416-4272