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The desert oasis of #PalmSprings lies at the western edge of the Coachella Valley in California. This #vacation #destination is just under two hours away from Los Angeles.
#Visit the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, dedicated to displaying species from arid environments. Or watch as the native Desert Bighorn Sheep effortlessly traverse rocky mountain slopes.
Delve deeper into the history of Palm Springs, by visiting Indian Canyons. Admire the thriving fan palms, whose fruit once provided rich sustenance for the area’s earliest inhabitants, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Make your way to Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium, which is home to over 3,000 species of prickly, spiky and furry desert plants. Take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up into the misty wilderness of Mt San Jacinto Peak. From here, travelers have access to 50 miles of scenic hiking tracks.
Whatever your interests, Palm Springs has something for everyone. So, take a vacation to this world class resort destination and #discover the creativity that this spring-fed city continues to inspire.
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Orbit In - Ultimate Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Experience - Resort Hotel
Orbit In - Ultimate Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Experience
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Journey back to an era marked by extreme optimism, leisure and style. Surrender to the vacation lifestyle once reserved for the rich and famous, where the warm skies and pleasant surroundings slow time down. Lounge in the saltwater pool, surrounded by a classic mid-century courtyard compound, with lush landscaping and spectacular mountain views.
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Your room is one of nine fabulous studio domains, each uniquely furnished with designer furnishings from the icons of mid-century design. Wake up to a continental breakfast with gourmet coffee while lounging poolside in a luxurious robe. When you are recharged and ready for an outing, walk to multitudes of cafes, shops, and galleries or hop on one of our cruiser bikes for a spin around the neighborhood.
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Conveniently located in Palm Spring's Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood, just a short walk to all the finest restaurants, nightlife, shopping, galleries, theaters, the desert museum and nearby hiking trails.
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17 Things to Do in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a huge destination for people in California and around the United States with lots of good food, adventures, and activities to explore. I have been going to the city for years, so I figured I would make this video to show you some of my favorite things to do in Palm Springs. Let me know what I left off in the comments that you love doing.
Items in this list:
1. Palm Springs Tram
2. Palm Springs Air Museum
3. Moorten Botanical Garden
4. Downtown Palm Springs / Walk of Fame
5. Ruddy's General Store
6. Palm Springs Art Museum
7. Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
8. Sit by the Pool
9. Tahquitz Canyon Waterfall
10. Robotlights
11. Windmills
12. Joshua Tree National Park
13. Cheeky's
14. Elmer's Restaurant
15. Starbucks Reserve
16. Bill's Pizza
17. Great Shakes / Lappert's Dole Whip
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from north to the east on Mount San Jacinto State Park.
In north you see Joshua Tree national park.
C-SPAN Cities Tour - Palm Springs: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Hear about American pop culture's impact on how we view Native Americans. Learn about how Native Americans are perceived from the museum's Executive Director Michael Hammond.
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Travels #9 | Palm Springs, USA | Palm Springs Air Museum
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Location : 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
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The Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM), is a non-profit educational institution in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California. The Museum's mission is to exhibit, educate and eternalize the role of the World War II combat aircraft and the role the pilots and American citizens had in winning the war. In addition to flying aircraft, related artifacts, artwork, and library sources are used to perpetuate American history. It contains one of the world's largest collections of flying World War II warplanes, many of which were built in Southern California. Many of these aircraft have been used by motion picture companies in movies set during the second world war. [Description source :
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway - 1080HD - Hiking and Family Fun - Palm Springs, California
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Took the family up the Palm Springs Aerial tram. Very nive day hiking, you can also rock climb, have fun with the family when it snows, snow shoeing, plus see all the wildlife and a lot of different hiking trails.
Located just outside Palm Springs, California this is a scenic day trip. You can also camp overnight.
Small gift shops and the top and bottom facilities. At the top there is a full restaurant and a small gist shop as well, just really expensive for the food. A vending machine that has soda and water, no food vending machines.
Take a trip up there, it's worth going.
PALM SPRINGS, CA - The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway constructed in the rugged Chino Canyon on the north edge of Palm Springs did not just happen. It required foresight, planning, financing and most of all vision.
As a young electrical engineer, Francis Crocker’s dream began in 1935 while he was on a trip to Banning, California, with newspaper publisher Carl Barkow. Mopping his brow in the heat of the day, Crocker gazed on longingly at the still snow-capped peak of Mount San Jacinto, 10,834 feet high and longed to “go up there where it’s nice and cool” At that moment, “Crocker’s Folly,” as it was soon dubbed by one newspaper woman, was born – a tramway up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon.
Enlisting the aid of desert pioneer and co-manager of the famed Palm Springs Desert Inn, O. Earl Coffman Crocker’s dream became a plan.
Even though the enthusiasm for the tramway idea was high locally, political roadblocks caused numerous disappointing setbacks. Twice a tramway enabling bill passed the California State Legislature, only to be vetoed by then Governor Culvert Olson. With the outbreak of World War II, the plans were shelved.
However, Crocker’s vision of a tramway to scale those cliffs to the coolness of the San Jacinto Mountains never died. Years after the original plans were shelved, they were dusted off and the battle begun anew.
In 1945, a new tram bill was passed and Governor Earl Warren signed the measure creating the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority. Coffman, who had labored long and hard to see the vision realized, was named the Authority’s first chairman and Crocker was named the first secretary.
By 1950, technicians were moving ahead on designs for the tramway, spending more than $250,000 solving riddles of road and tower construction. Funds for the construction of the Tramway were raised by the sale of $8.15 million in private revenue bonds. Culver Nichols, who donated the land for the Valley Station and parking lots, helped stretch the funds raised. Not one cent of public funds were used for either the construction or operation of the tramway. The 35-year bonds were successfully paid off in 1996.
The Korean War was to cause another delay, but the ambitious project began to take form in July 1961.
Construction of the Tramway was an engineering challenge and was soon labeled the “eighth wonder of the world.” The superlative was earned because of the ingenious use of helicopters in erecting four of the five supporting towers. Twenty-years later, the Tramway was designated an historical civil engineering landmark.
The first tower is the only one that can be reached by road. The helicopters flew some 23,000 missions during the 26 months of construction, hauling men and materials needed to erect the four other towers and the 35,000 sq. ft. Mountain Station.
Francis Crocker’s dream was completed in 1963; the inaugural ride occurred on September 12th of that year with local and state dignitaries and celebrities on hand.
Crocker rode the Tramway numerous times and fellow passengers often would receive a narration from him as they rode up to “where it was nice and cool.” Francis Crocker died in 1992.
In 1998 the Tramway announced that it was embarking on an ambitious modernization program that would see the construction and installation in 2000 of new cars and updating of its facilities. Beginning in September 2000, passengers rode the world’s largest rotating tramcars constructed.
Since 1963 nearly 18 million people have traveled the 10-minute, 2.5-mile ride, which begins at the Valley Station – elevation 2,643 feet and ends at the Mountain Station – elevation 8,516 feet.
Peaks Restaurant
A Culinary Experience Above the Clouds. The chefs have created a menu featuring a variety of fresh vegetables and greens from the Coachella Valley, dry aged meats and poultry along with fresh breads from local bakeries. Additional selections will include market fresh seafood and pastas. Children's menu available. Reservations are recommended. Call (760) 325-4537.
The Lookout Lounge
A full cocktail bar offering a variety of alcoholic beverages and appetizers and is located on the same level as the restaurants.
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Bob Hope's Palm Springs house is nothing short of magnificent with an extraterrestrial feel...The massive, sweeping structure was designed by John Lautner, an influential American architect whose work has been regularly characterized as possessing a space-age flair...which probably explains the mansion's UFO feel...
The estate is perched atop Southridge with a 360 view overlooking the entire Coachella Valley, among other natural Southern Californian wonders...
Covering 23,000 square feet and sits on more than six acres the list of luxurious amenities includes a pool, pond, tennis court, outdoor fireplace, 360 degree views and much more...
Our Palm Springs getaway in the 1980's had an all glass view looking up hill at Bob's house which was like King of The Mountain it was so fabulous...
Palm Springs is another celebrity hang-out especially with such mild winters but summertime was brutal with soaring temperatures 110-120 plus so we were either inside cooking...having cocktail hour or enjoying the views or tanning outside and swimming in the pool...nightly was jumping as everyone emerged from their caves and out for dinner, cocktails and shows...now it's all about the Indian Casino's in California with lavish entertainment, great restaurants and of coarse golf courses...
Lyrics and singer Shirley Ross
Thanks for the Memory
Of sentimental verse
Nothing in my purse
And chuckles
When the preacher said
For better or for worse
How lovely it was
Thanks for the memory
Of Schubert's Serenade
Little things of jade
And traffic jams
And anagrams
And bills we never paid
How lovely it was
We who could laugh over big things
Were parted by only a slight thing
I wonder if we did the right thing
Oh, well, that's life, I guess
I love your dress [[it's pretty]]
Thanks for the memory
Of faults that you forgave
Of rainbows on a wave
And stockings in the basin
When a fellow needs a shave
Thank you so much
Thanks for the memory
Of tinkling temple bells
Alma mater yells
And Cuban rum
And towels from
The very best hotels
Oh how lovely it was
Thanks for the memory
Of cushions on the floor
Hash with Dinty Moore
That pair of gay pajamas
That you bought
And never wore
We said goodbye with a highball
Then I got as high as a steeple
But we were intelligent people
No tears, no fuss
Hooray for us
Strictly entre nous
Darling, how are you?
And how are all
Those little dreams
That never did come true?
Awfully glad I met you
Cheerio and toodle-oo
Thank you
Thank you so much
Another version as there were many...
Thanks for the memory
Of rainy afternoons, swingy Harlem tunes
And motor trips and burning lips and burning toast and prunes
How lovely it was!
Thanks for the memory
Of candlelight and wine, castles on the Rhine
The Parthenon and moments on the Hudson River Line
How lovely it was!
Many's the time that we feasted
And many's the time that we fasted
Oh, well, it was swell while it lasted
We did have fun and no harm done
And thanks for the memory
Of sunburns at the shore, nights in Singapore
You might have been a headache but you never were a bore
So thank you so much.
Thanks for the memory
Of sentimental verse, nothing in my purse
And chuckles when the preacher said For better or for worse
How lovely it was
Thanks for the memory
Of lingerie with lace, Pilsner by the case
And how I jumped the day you trumped my one-and-only ace
How lovely it was!
We said goodbye with a highball
Then I got as high as a steeple
But we were intelligent people
No tears, no fuss, Hooray! For us
So, thanks for the memory
And strictly entre-nous, darling how are you?
And how are all the little dreams that never did come true?
Aw'fully glad I met you, cheerio, and toodle-oo
And thank you so much.
Summer 2015. Palm Springs Air Museum.
The Palm Springs Air Museum offers a glimpse at America's World War II aviation history with operational examples of all the major U.S. aircraft of both the European and Pacific thaters of operations.
The Palm Springs Air Museum houses one of the nation's largest collection of World War II flying aircraft. Complimenting the extensive displays, the museum sponsors Saturday commemorative educational programs for visitors and members which often include exhibition flights. The veteran aviation experts are eager to share their stories.
Arrival at Palm Springs, California 2/15/2016
Palm Springs, California
15 February 2016
President Benigno S. Aquino III arrived at exactly 9:01 in the morning at Palm Springs International Airport in California together with the members of the Philippine delegation which includes Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, Budget and Management Secretary Julia Abad and Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma.
The President is set to participate at the Special US-ASEAN Summit to be held in Sunnylands at the city of Rancho Mirage together with the nine other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders and United States President Barack Obama who is hosting the meeting.
President Aquino was welcomed at the airport by Philippine Ambassador to the United States of America (USA) Jose L. Cuisia Jr. and Consul General Leo Herrera Lim.
From the airport, the President went straight to Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa where he will stay until the summit concludes on February 16.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ride, view of Palm Springs from San Jacinto Peak and San Jacinto National Park in Palm Springs, California, USA during our trip on Aug. 13, 2011. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway takes people up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon during the two-and-one-half mile breathtaking journey to a pristine wilderness. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world's largest rotating tramcar.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was opened in September 1963 as a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to near the top of San Jacinto Peak and was constructed in rugged Chino Canyon. Before its construction, the only way to the top of the mountain was to hike for several hours from Idyllwild.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is located in the rugged Chino Canyon on the north edge of Palm Springs and is about two hours by car from Los Angeles and San Diego.
Since the attraction's opening in September 1963, over 12 million people have been safely transported by the Tramway into the majestic mountains overlooking the Coachella Valley.
The 12-and-and-a-half minute ride begins at the Valley Station at 2,643 ft (806 m) and passes up North America's sheerest mountain face through five life zones on its way to the Mountain Station at 8,516 ft (2,596 m) above mean sea level. Travelers start in the Sonoran Desert and arrive at an alpine forest.
The floor of the 18 ft (5.5 m) diameter aerial tram-cars rotates constantly, making two complete revolutions throughout the duration of the journey so that the passengers can see in all directions without moving. With a maximum capacity of 80 passengers it is the largest of the three rotating aerial trams in the world. The other Rotair aerial trams are located in Cape Town, South Africa and Titlis, Switzerland.
Passengers disembark at the Mountain Station in the alpine wilderness of Long Valley and Mount San Jacinto State Park. The air can be as much as 40 °F or 22 °C degrees cooler at the top than in the desert. Visitors can walk along nature trails, take a burro ride or even play in the snow during the winter months. Back-country hiking can be done with a permit from the U.S. Forest Service. There are two restaurants at the summit, one of which specializes in fine dining. Both stations have gift shops specializing in Aerial Tramway-related merchandise as well as educational toys. A video presentation of the history of the attraction plays continuously in a theater at the Mountain Station. It was produced by Palm Springs television station KESQ-TV with voiceovers provided by Palm Springs radio personalities.
The view at the top can stretch northward for more than 200 mi (320 km) on a clear day, all the way to Mount Charleston north of Las Vegas, Nevada. Views to the east and west can stretch as far as 75 mi (121 km). California's Salton Sea is plainly visible to the southeast.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs, California, is the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. It was opened in September 1963 as a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to relatively near the top of San Jacinto Peak and was constructed in rugged Chino Canyon. The twelve-and-a-half minute ride begins at the Valley Station at 2,643 feet and passes up North America's sheerest mountain face through five life zones on its way to the Mountain Station at 8,516 feet. Travelers start in the Sonoran Desert and arrive at an alpine forest. Passengers disembark at the Mountain Station in the alpine wilderness of Long Valley and Mount San Jacinto State Park. The air can be as much as 40 °F cooler at the top than in the desert.
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The Willows Historic Inn, Palm Springs Hotels - California
The Willows Historic Inn 4 Stars Palm Springs, California Within US Travel Directory Stay in the heart of Palm Springs
This elegant bed and breakfast is next to the Palm Springs Art Museum. It features a 3-course gourmet breakfast and a large outdoor pool surrounded by a lush green garden. Classic guest rooms feature free Wi-Fi.
Views of the San Jacinto Mountains or outdoor pool are included in all rooms at The Willow Historic Inn. The traditionally decorated rooms feature a sofa and a large private bath stocked with bath amenities and robes.
Breakfast at Historic Willow Inn is served in a formal dining room with views of a waterfall. Specialty dishes include baked eggs with black truffle sauce and parmesan, banana-stuffed French toast and homemade granola. Guests are also treated to an evening wine reception.
In-room spa services are available by the property’s concierge.
Just 2 blocks from downtown Palm Springs, this property is 6 minutes' drive from Sunrise Park and Palm Springs Stadium. Palm Springs International Airport is 3.9 km away.
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The Willows Historic Inn, 412 West Tahquitz Canyon Way CA 92262, USA
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Triada Palm Springs, Autograph Collection - Hotel Overview
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Experience downtown Palm Springs prestigious Movie Colony at Triada, where classic Hollywood meets modern comforts. Triada's three distinct wings are of rich experience that is part architectural, part artistic, and accented with striking, contemporary Spanish art, and original historic bright tiles .We now invite you to explore Triada, and be inspired.
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In a Spanish Colonial–style complex near galleries, dining and shops, this polished hotel is a 15-minute walk from The Palm Springs Art Museum and 3 miles from Palm Springs International Airport.
Featuring high-thread-count sheets and marble bathrooms, the bright, stylish rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms have kitchens; chic suites add separate living areas. In-room dining and spa treatments are available.
There’s a relaxed restaurant with a bar and outdoor seating. Other amenities include a gym, a hot tub and 2 outdoor pools. Yoga classes are also available.
Address: 640 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
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Palm Springs Living: Beautiful Views in Palm Springs California // Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Other than our climate that is nothing short of perfection here in Palm Springs, there’s something else that visitors and residents alike love… and that’s the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car. Want to experience the desert and alpine forest all in the same day? Well, here’s your chance.
Ideas for the tram started back in the 1930's but it was not completed until 1963. The tram travels over two-and-one-half miles showing you the breathtaking views of Chino Canyon and landing the riders at the beautiful wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. The entire ride is around ten minutes long and during that time the tram cars rotate slowly, so no matter where you sit during the journey you are guaranteed picturesque views of the valley below you until you reach an elevation 8,516 feet.
Once you arrive to the top you can enjoy all of the attractions there is to offer such as two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails. You can also enjoy camping, guided nature walks, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and snow camping.
The observation decks reveal spectacular views of the area. On a clear day you can even see Mt. Charleston, which is all the way near Las Vegas. To the East you can see the Salton Sea as well as the wind turbines, Palm Springs, and of course Coachella Valley.
The most popular restaurant is Peaks Restaurant; a food experience above the clouds. Their menu consists of a variety of fresh vegetables and greens, dry-aged meat and poultry and fresh bread from local bakeries along with traditional plates such as pasta. As you can imagine, this place is usually always busy, so be sure to make a reservation ahead of time for guaranteed seating.
Tickets to go on this amazing adventure can be purchased on their website at If they are sold out online or grayed out in the calendar, there are still tickets available, but they can only be purchased at the tram itself on a first come, first serve basis. Their prices range from $26.95 for adults to $16.95 for children ages 3-10 with summer/annual passes available as well as dining packages as well. Take your adventure to new heights with this fun and beautiful experience.
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Historical Society of Palm Desert's water lecture Nov 10 2016
Many have heard the story of Hoover Dam’s construction, but few know the earlier tale of how the Colorado River was first controlled. This talk was given by historian and filmmaker Brian McNeece. on his recently released documentary, “The Early History of Water in the Imperial Valley”. Mr. McNeece wrote and narrates the 20 video.
The Palm Desert Historical Society sponsored this hour-long film/lecture program. It will be held November 10th at the Coachella Valley Water District’s Steve Robbins Administration Building in Palm Desert.
This documentary tells the story of how a few men of vision first channeled the Colorado River into the Salton Basin, creating Imperial Valley. How private enterprise struggled to overcome the physical, financial and political difficulties of controling the river. How the plan to supply water went terribly wrong, when the mighty Colorado River overwhelmed the original canals and formed the Salton Sea. How the railroad company had to take up the battle to regain control of the Colorado River. These events put into motion the process to permanently control the Colorado River, making today’s Imperial and Coachella Valley’s possible.
After the videos viewing, Mr. McNeece told in greater detail the political story of how Congressmen Phil Swing along with Senator Hiram Johnson pushed forward the Bolder Canyon Act that built Hoover Dam and the All American Canal.