Deserts provide great conditions for preserving planes, and this huge collection of historic planes is a Palm Springs landmark. Enjoy getting an up-close view of aerial history in huge, air-conditioned hangars, and then watch a movie in the Buddy Rogers Theater. There is a gift shop filled with airplane-themed souvenirs. Special events include air shows largely featuring aircraft from the World War II-era as well as children's activities and lectures that are often presented by the men and women who originally flew the planes.
Founded in 1997 by Bill and Sylvia Layne, the Palm Canyon Theatre is a 230-seat theater that has been host to a plethora of award winning theater productions in the past. The theater is equipped with advanced sound and light technology that enhances the experience for the audience as well as for theater groups performing here. The productions hosted here in the past includes original plays and stellar adaptations of plays by Shakespeare. Occasional concerts are also held here, much to the delight of those who enjoy listening and watching live music performances. Visit one of the shows here if you are looking for a change in scene for entertainment in Palm Springs.
An informative and engaging precursor to the eponymous park, the Joshua Tree Visitor Center offers the perfect way to begin your adventure. Get a free map to the park here, learn more about the best trails to take, check out the unique exhibits on display or visit the shop on-site for a few collectibles. During busier months at the park (October-May), it is advisable to pick up the park pass here in order to avoid the long queues at the ranger station.
A short drive from the northwest entrance of the Joshua Tree National Park will lead you to one of the most spectacular sunrise and sunset spots in the area. Keys View, a coveted vantage point, rests high above the Little San Bernardino Mountains, and offers vast, uninterrupted views of Coachella Valley and beyond. On a clear day, one may also be able to sight the San Andreas Fault along the valley's contours. Its easy access and rewarding vistas make it a very popular destination.
A beautiful hunk of dull granite arches over boulders and rocks in the Joshua Tree park landscape, forming one of the most recognizable landmarks in the park. The trail leading up to the Arch Rock is scenic and fairly easy even for novice hikers. Once you reach the arch, have fun exploring the rocky landscape and the park's unusual yet stellar terrain.
Palm Springs Windmill Tours is known for its enlightening tours, around the breath taking windmills, few of the highest in the state. The tour takes you around the sight in comfortable buses, with deeply briefed guides, giving you an in depth knowledge on how things work. You also get to visit the solar energy plants, for a more enriching experience. Apart from this, you get to have a look at machines that failed to perform and the reason behind why they failed, making the tour even more intriguing. This day trip, is one of the most interesting tours, in the city, making it one of the 'Must dos'.
What Jeff Hafler began in 1991 as a teenager collecting hair products and tools is today known as the Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum. The salon is located within the museum itself or vice versa. Drop in at the salon to either get a haircut or view the hair memorabilia collection. The salon makes one feel like they are getting a haircut while in the bygone decade.