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5 things you didn’t know you can do in Palm Springs besides Coachella Festival

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Because there is way more to Coachella Festival around the Palm Springs area, discover what else you can do in the desert before, during, and after the festival.


Even though the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival often takes place at Indio, California, many of the festival attendees decide to lodge in Palm Springs, a city in the middle of the desert, known for its hot springs, luxurious hotels, golf courses, and spas.

If you are staying in Palm Springs a bit before, during or after the festival, here are some things you did not know you could do (and that are actually amazing).

1. Enjoy the views aboard the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

5 things you didn’t know you can do in Palm Springs besides Coachella Festival

If you trek a few minutes into the Tramway Road, you will encounter this amazing canyon ride. Board this rotating car from its station, and you will find yourself facing the vastness of the Coachella valley below.

2. Visit a museum in the middle of the desert

5 things you didn’t know you can do in Palm Springs besides Coachella Festival

Art lovers can enjoy admiring the works at the Palm Springs Art Museum, a mid-size place that houses a nice collection of contemporary paintings, sculptures, and art glass works from artists such as Henry Moore, Sam Francis, Robert Motherwell, and Helen Frankenthaler.

3. Get festival ready and find vintage ready-to-wear designs

5 things you didn’t know you can do in Palm Springs besides Coachella Festival

We know Palm Springs is very hot during the day. If you want to freshen up a bit as well as to find unique fashion vintage pieces for the festival (or just to add to your wardrobe collection), do not hesitate to go to shops like Elizabeth & Prince, The Frippery or The Shops at Thirteen Forty-Five.

4. Take a DIY architecture tour through Tennis Club

5 things you didn’t know you can do in Palm Springs besides Coachella Festival

Despite Palm Springs being located in the middle of the desert, the amount of modern architecture and design houses is becoming a noticeable trend! From Tennis Club to Araby Cove, you can spot plenty of design house gems along the way.

5. Hike to a secret waterfall oasis

5 things you didn’t know you can do in Palm Springs besides Coachella Festival

Yes, an oasis in the middle of the inclement desert is a reality, and they are closer from Coachella than you might think. Hike through a 2-mile loop to discover the beautiful waterfall at the Tahquitz Canyon for a very small fee, since this area is located in the Coahuila Indians Reservation. If you are afraid of doing it on your own, you can book a ranger-led hike.

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