Sporting the world’s largest rotating tramcar, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will take you on a breathtaking journey up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. Begin the 10-minute ride at the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft) and end at the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft).
Wind your way through the labyrinth of geological cuts and canyons of the San Andreas Fault Zone on this exciting 4WD adventure, as your naturalist guide entertains you with stories about the plants, animals, geology and history of the California desert.
The Living Desert is a unique zoo and botanical garden that specializes in the deserts of the world, representing areas as diverse as Baja California’s El Vizcaíno Desert and the exotic deserts of Madagascar. Giraffes, mountain lions, zebras and cheetahs are just a few of the incredible animals you’ll experience.
The 30-acre BMW Performance Driving Center, complete with track area and 1.6-mile road course is approximately a 45 minute drive outside of Palm Springs. Get behind the wheel at the driving school and learn how to push a BMW to its limits!
A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.
The Palm Springs Air Museum is a living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life. The Museum preserves, exhibits, and flies aircraft from World War Two, Korean War, Vietnam War and the Global War on Terror. A good portion of the aircraft in the collection are in flyable condition.