Palm Springs Visitor Information

Seen above: The famous Tramway gas station, designed by Frey & Chambers, under construction circa 1964.

Seen above: The famous Tramway gas station, designed by Frey & Chambers, under construction circa 1964.

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The Official Visitors Center is located at the historic Frey Gas Station — one of the most significant architectural structures in the city. Designed by world-renowned midcentury modern architect Albert Frey, the center, located at Palm Canyon Drive and Tramway Road, helps visitors with hotel accommodations, shopping, dining, museums, attractions, and events. In addition, the center offers gift items, publications, souvenirs, and logo apparel. Information about the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument is available. Open daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

The City of Palm Springs, Official Visitors Center
2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive, (760) 778-8418 (800) 347-7746

Southern California

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This article appears in the Annual 2007 issue of Historic Inns of Palm Springs

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