There is perhaps no brighter beacon of the season than the 45-foot holiday tree that shines atop Mount San Jacinto each December.
Lasting Impression: Palm Springs Air Museum
The two-story facility, designed to preserve America's wartime history, hosts regular events and educational programming and features an expansive aerospace library.
The Palm Springs Air Museum preserves America’s wartime history, hosts regular events, educational programs, and has an aerospace library.
Lasting Impression: The McCallum Adobe
The adobe originally stood near the modern-day corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way. It was moved to its current site in the 1950s.
Constructed in 1884, the McCallum Adobe is the oldest building still standing in Palm Springs. It was moved to its current site in the 1950s.
Lasting Impression: Palm Springs International Airport
Since its opening in the 1960s, the Palm Springs International Airport now spreads over 940 acres and contains two runways.
Since its opening in the late 1960s, the Palm Springs International Airport now spreads over 940 acres and contains two runways.
Lasting Impression: Parker Palm Springs
Gene Autry, better known as the Singing Cowboy, purchased property in 1961 to house his Major League baseball team, then the Los Angeles Angels, who did spring training in Palm Springs.
Gene Autry, the Singing Cowboy, bought property in 1961 to house his Major League baseball team, which did spring training in Palm Springs.
Lasting Impression: Smoke Tree Painter
Artist Carl Bray became widely associated with the California desert, which inspired him to create thousands of pieces of art.
Artist Carl Bray became widely associated with the California desert, which inspired him to create thousands of pieces of art.
Lasting Impression: Forever Marilyn
Although the Forever Marilyn statue has become a must-see tourist attraction again, unmissable in front of Palm Springs Art Museum, the monument has caused some consternation.
Although the Forever Marilyn statue has become a must-see tourist attraction again, the monument has caused some vocal consternation.
Lasting Impression: Empire Polo Club
The Empire Polo Club in Indio was founded by entrepreneur Alexander Haagen in 1987.
Although now the venue of Coachella and Stagecoach, the Empire Polo Club started in Indio to be a home for the founder’s favorite sport.
Lasting Impression: Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Former top-ranking tennis player Charlie Pasarell is responsible for the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa’s racket sport heritage.
Former top-ranking tennis player Charlie Pasarell is responsible for the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa’s racket sport heritage.
Lasting Impression: Temple Isaiah
Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs stands out as an architectural marvel unlike any other.
While several synagogues across the country carry the name Temple Isaiah, the one in Palm Springs stands out as an architectural marvel.