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4 miles, Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
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The Best of Palm Springs
Wander downtown, soak in hot springs, or enjoy outdoor adventures
Soak up the gorgeous desert landscape, retro mid-century modern architecture, Hollywood history, and fabulous resort culture during your stay in this popular Southern California vacation destination. For an iconic Palm Springs experience, head downtown for boutique shopping, decadent dining, and cultural attractions like the Palm Springs Art Museum, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, and Forever Marilyn statue of Marilyn Monroe. See rhinos, giraffes, and cheetahs along with 1,600 different species of plants at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, soak in the soothing waters of Azure Palm Hot Springs, or play your favorite table games at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs. Hike or mountain bike the popular Bump and Grind Trail, Mike Schuler Trail Head, hit the greens of the PGA WEST® Pete Dye Mountain Course, or ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway along the spectacular cliffs of Chino Canyon to the pristine wilderness of Mount San Jacinto State Park. Just outside the city, you can take a thrilling jeep tour along the San Andreas Fault or hike through the incredible desert landscape at Joshua Tree National Park. Music enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival or Stagecoach Country Music Festival in nearby Indio while architecture fans will love the annual Modernism Week held at various venues throughout the city.