Top Travel Tips in Palm Springs From Our Readers
High season in Palm Springs, California, a classic desert resort town with windmills in its backyard, this week’s theme of Hack Your City. Read all of the travel tips our readers gave in the comments to Monday’s post, and check out the best ones right here.
- “The Palm Springs Ariel Tram takes you to the top of the mountain for views of the city. Every 15 minutes people go up and down the mountain, so you can leave at any time that suits you. “- Rob
- “Palm Springs is famous for its mid-century architecture. Attend events such as Modernism Week, where you can take a few guided tours and learn about some of the houses. ”- Walrose
- “Palm Springs has some pretty tiki bars. Tong’s hut is my favorite. It’s upstairs and they have a “secret” room for big parties. The owner (brother?) Is so passionate about his business that it is contagious “- orgetorix
- “ Bootlegger Tiki is my favorite happy hour on Palm Canyon Drive. It runs from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, but I recommend arriving there at the opening time to get a seat. Strong drinks! »- field day on Sundays.
- “We STRONGLY recommend that you ignore your network hotel bills when visiting these locations just because small boutique hotels are MUCH prettier and more charming. We love The Rossi, but we really love Amin Casa and Holiday House. All three are perfect for relaxing by the pool and reading, which is all we wanted! “- losethemittens
- “If you happen to be there on July 4th, get to the Palm Springs fireworks. Back in the 80s, it was great. They had to stop at intermission to restart. They had a day and night display. “- dchall8
- “If you have kids, be sure to go to the Living Desert Zoo. I also recommend staying at Hotel Las Palmas to visit Splashtopia, the amazing water park inside. “- VladDrak
- “At Sherman’s Deli, you’ll find delicious New York-style delicacies and desserts. They have a dessert that has a cheesecake sandwiched between two layers of chocolate cake. Fantasy! There is a patio that fills up quickly, but in fine weather it is preferable to sit inside. “- axleisms
- “Hamburger Mary, if you want a burger that can feed a family of 4 for a week. It was good. “- getfreight
Read more tips in the original comment thread , leave yours here, and come back next week when Hack Your City heads to India.