PALM SPRINGS EXCURSIONS
Don't feel like spending all day at the pool? Want to see what else to do in the area? Feel like doing a little shopping? There is a little bit of everything in Palm Springs! Check out some of the excursions you can plan during your Women of Color Weekend!
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
In March, there was still some snow at the top, even though Palm Springs was about 85 degrees. The new tram cars spin 360 degrees around on the way up/back down, so you get a good view no matter where you are. There are 
restaurants at the top, but nothing to write home about. Best bet is to find a place in town to pack a picnic lunch and eat it up there under the pine trees. Be sure to pack a light jacket as it is much cooler than the desert floor below.
Agua Caliente Indian Canyons
Considered sacred to the Cahuilla Indians and of historical importance to scientists and nature lovers, these canyons provide a range of outdoor recreational activities for visitors.
Palm Canyon Drive
Located in the very heart of the city of Palm Springs, here is where you'll find all the shops, galleries, restaurants and attractions that make Palm Canyon Drive a wonderful and memorable experience. Tall, light-covered palm trees, gently shade the street as you stroll beneath majestic Mount San Jacinto. The atmosphere is friendly and fun.
Palm Canyon Drive - downtown/uptown Palm Springs has something for everyone!
Moorten Botanical Garden
At this gorgeous labor of love, more than 3000 varieties of desert plants can be viewed and marveled at, including prickly pears, agaves, and cacti. In addition, visitors can check out Indian artifacts and rock, crystal, and wood forms. Established in 1938 by Patricia and Chester "Cactus Slim" Moorten, she a biologist, and he a contortionist. The intimate garden also features a nursery that sells plants similar to those featured.
Celebrity Tours
Palm Springs, CA 92264
A, for example, is a fully narrated 1½-hour excursion that visits 30-40 homes of movie stars and celebrities and provides a history of Palm Springs and its Indian heritage. Tour B adds even more to these basics and lasts about 2½ hours. A 3½-hour Grand Valley tour and day trips to regional locales can also be booked.
