The Coachella Valley is filled with a wide variety of incredible attractions perfect for visitors of all ages.
If you’re looking for a great destination to visit, take a look at our list of must-visit attractions:
Palm Springs Air Museum
745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs CA
760-778-6262
The sprawling Palm Springs Air Museum houses an extensive collection of vintage aircrafts that have seen action from both world wars, as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars. Part of their collection is a genuine B-17 Flying Fortress, which visitors can board and see how it looks from inside. The museum’s staff is very well-informed, and will be happy to answer any questions you have about the aircrafts.
Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs
1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs CA
780-327-0499
Wet ‘n’ Wild is a great place to relax and have fun, especially during those hot summer days. The park features a variety of slides, wave pools, water rides, and other family-friendly attractions. In addition to their many fun water features, the park organizes special events as well, like dine-in film showings, day camps, and company outings.
Cabazon Dinosaurs
50770 Seminole Drive, Cabazon CA
951-922-0076
The Cabazon Dinosaurs are considered one of California’s most iconic roadside landmarks. These giant sculptures weigh more than a hundred tons and were built by Claude K. Bell, one of Knott’s Berry Farm’s sculptors. Visitors can climb inside the four-story Mr. Rex the T-Rex Museum, and see the great view right outside of the towering dino’s teeth.
Backstreet Art District
2600 South Cherokee Way, Palm Springs CA
Art enthusiasts will enjoy strolling through Backstreet Art District’s assortment of artist-owned galleries and working studios. These galleries house an impressive collection of original and contemporary art created by nationally and internationally recognized artists. In addition to seeing plenty of unique paintings, sculptures, photography, and other works, visitors also get a chance to interact with some of the resident artists.
Attractions in the Coachella Valley
| Annenberg Theatre | Palm Springs | 760-325-4490 | http://www.psmuseum.org/ |
| Big League Dreams Sports Park | Cathedral City | 760-324-5600 | http://www.bigleaguedreams.com/ |
| Boomer’s | Cathedral City | 760-770-7522 | http://www.boomersparks.com/ |
| Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival | Indio | http://www.coachella.com/ | |
| Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center | Indio | 760-347-2647 | http://www.coachellavalleywildbirdcenter.org/ |
| Eldorado Polo Club | Indio | 760-342-2333 | http://www.eldoradopolo.com/ |
| Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway | Palm Springs | 760-322-1192 | http://www.elvishoneymoon.com/ |
| Fantasy Lanes Bowling | Indio | 800-827-2946 | http://www.fantasyspringsresort.com/ |
| Indian Wells Tennis Garden | Indian Wells | 800-999-1585 | http://www.iwtg.net/ |
| Joshua Tree National Park | Twenty Nine Palms | 760-367-5500 | http://www.joshuatree.org/ |
| Knott’s Soak City Waterpark | Palm Springs | 760-327-0499 | http://www.knotts.com/ |
| Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area | La Quinta | 760-564-4712 | http://www.la-quinta.org/ |
| Moorten Botanical Garden | Palm Springs | 760-327-6555 | http://www.palm-springs.org |
| Oasis Date Gardens | Thermal | 800-827-8017 | http://www.oasisdategardens.com/ |
| Palm Springs Aerial Tramway | Palm Springs | 760-327-1391 | http://www.pstramway.com/ |
| Palm Springs Follies | Palm Springs | 760-327-0225 | http://www.psfollies.com/ |
| Palm Springs Lanes Bowling | Cathedral City | 760-324-8204 | http://www.palm-springs.org/ |
| Palm Springs Pavilion Theatre | Palm Springs | 760-778-5715 | http://www.palm-springs.org/ |
| Palm Springs Walk of Stars | Palm Springs | 760-416-5811 | http://www.palmspringswalkofstars.com/ |
| Rancho Mirage Public Library | Rancho Mirage | 760-341-7323 | http://www.ranchomiragelibrary.org/ |
| Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument | Palm Desert | 760-862-9984 | http://www.palmspringslife.com/santarosa/ |
| Shalimar Sports Center | Indio | 760-863-8246 | http://www.datefest.org/ |
| Shields Date Gardens | Indio | 760-347-0996 | http://www.shieldsgategarden.com/ |
| Stagecoach Country Music Festival | Indio | http://www.stagecoachfestival.com/ | |
| The Living Desert | Palm Desert | 760-346-5694 | http://www.livingdesert.org/ |
| The McCallum Theatre | Palm Desert | 760-340-ARTS | http://www.mccallumtheatre.com/ |
| Uprising Rock Climbing Center | Palm Springs | 760-320-6630 | http://www.palm-springs.org/ |