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Hiking Mount San Jacinto State Park #2

PERMIT REQUIRED (FREE)
Wilderness Trails: A number of excellent opportunities for more challenging day hikes or camping are beyond Long Valley. Please check in at the Ranger Station for a Wilderness Permit, and to inquire about current conditions. SO SIGN IN PLEASE, this is so they know when and who for YOUR safety.
760-325-1449

Recorded information: 760-325-1391

Aerial Tramway

9:45 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m weekends and holidays. Cars depart at least every half hour. Last car.

Address: Tramway Road, Palm Springs

Directions: From Riverside, take Interstate 10 East to Hwy 243 South to the park. From San Diego, take Interstate 15 North to 215 North, exit Hwy 74 east to Hwy 243 north to the park.

Phone: 951-659-2607

Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=636

Hiking Mount San Jacinto State Park San Jacinto State Park Review

No permit is required since your already a guest of the Aerial Tramway. They are several trails here you can enjoy. We did the first trail and I did that in flip flops, don’t recommend it, but I survived:)

The first is Long Valley Discovery Trail, just follow the nature trail post around a ¾ mile (1.2 km) loop. This easy level trail provides an excellent introduction to the Parks plants and animals. No feeding the animals.

Desert View Trail: A 1.5 Mile (2 km) trail leads to a number of scenic overlooks and forest views. Short climbs, moderately strenuous.

PERMIT REQUIRED (FREE)
Wilderness Trails: A number of excellent opportunities for more challenging day kikes or camping are beyond Long Valley. Please check in at the Ranger Station for a Wilderness Permit, and to inquire about current conditions. SO SIGN IN PLEASE, this is so they know when and who for YOUR safety.
760-325-1449

Recorded information: 760-325-1391

Aerial Tramway

9:45 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m weekends and holidays. Cars depart at least every half hour. Last car.

Address: Tramway Road, Palm Springs

Directions: From Riverside, take Interstate 10 East to Hwy 243 South to the park. From San Diego, take Interstate 15 North to 215 North, exit Hwy 74 east to Hwy 243 north to the park.

Phone: 951-659-2607

Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=636

See President Abraham Lincoln on the mountain

Their is a look nook of a shoping area off the main street, there are lots of these little mall areas. This one is called Henry Frank Arcade.

You will see this wooded sign that says FREE Historic Sight Sign, so follow it and it will take you towards the front of Siddhi Tree Jewelry. Here you will see another wooded sign and this pipe, which if you view it through it at a certain time you are suppose to see a shadow that looks like President Abraham Lincoln on the mountain. Not sure if it is true, but it looks like fun if your in this area during sundown.

Best time to view is at sundown.

Address: 278C N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Ca 318-3

Phone: http://www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us

Palm Springs Walk of Stars

There are 320 stars and the criteria to have a star placed is to be in show business who have distinguished themselves as actors, producers, directors, playwrights, cinematographers, musicians, either on Stage, Radio, Film, and/or Television, as well as persons who have otherwise become prominent in the field of Entertainment, and have greatly contributed to the worldwide prominence of Palm Springs.

So when you stroll down Palm Canyon, make sure to look down and all around, because you never know what you may find.

Address: Palm Canyon Drive, Palms Springs, Ca

Directions: Stars are located on the sidewalks of Palm Canyon Drive, Tahquitz Canyon Way and Museum Drive.

Phone: 760-416-5811

Website: http://www.palmspringswalkofstars.com/

The Village Green Heritage Center

This little gem of history is tucked right down in the middle of town. It has the McCallum Adobe and the Cornelia White House with memorabilia of Palm Springs pioneers and Ruddy's 1930's General Store Museum and the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. What also is wonderful is many historical markers , bronze sculpture, and a beautiful fountain of native pottery that are the center piece. Just so lovely.

Hours:
Wednesday and Sunday: Noon to 3pm
Thursday through Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Open mid October through May

Admission:
General: $2
Children: Free with Adult
Members: Free

Address: 221 South Palm Canyon Drive,Palm Springs

Directions: At the Village Green Heritage Center in downtown Palm Springs.

Phone: 760-323-8297 / 760-320-2561 FAX

Website: http://www.palmsprings.com/history/

AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Review

The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum inspires people to learn about the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Native cultures. They have some really nice exhibitions, collections, research, and educational programs. They even have a little area set aside to view a video and a wonderful gift shop.

Museum Hours:
Winter: Sept 3 – May 27
Wed –Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 12pm-5pm
Summer: May 28-Sept 2
Friday – Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 12pm-5pm

Address: 219 South Palm Canyon Drive

Directions: At the Village Green Heritage Center in downtown Palm Springs

Phone: 760-778-1079

Website: http://www.accmuseum.org

The Man Who Dressed Marilyn Monroe

Located downtown, is a museum with the exhibition of William Travilla, the man whose dresses were created especially for Marilyn Monroe and many other Hollywood elite. The Its called, “Travilla: The Man Who Dressed Marilyn Monroe,” and it will benefit the local Alzheimer’s Association, and will be on display at 125 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.

Address: 125 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs

Phone: 760-861-5475

Website: http://www.travillatour.com

Palms Springs Official Visitor Center

This was the former Tramay gas station and now makes a wonderful visitor center. It is at the base of the Chino Canyon where the Tram is located. The staff was friendly and helpful. The center has loads of information regarding Palm Springs accommodations, dining, shopping, museums, attractions and events. Lets not forget they have a really neat gift shops with publications, souvenirs and cool Palm Springs-logo apparel for sale. Contact them via email at: visitors@palm-springs.org.

Address: 2901 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 922

Phone: 760-778-8418

Website: http://www.palm-springs.org/

THE FABULOUS PALM SPRINGS FOLLIES

I overheard many locals that highly recommend when you come to Palms Springs looking for some wonderful entertainment that the follies’ is a wonderful source of entertainment. It is located in the historic Plaza Theatre. It originally opened December 12, 1936, for the world premiere of the now-classic motion picture Camille. It entertained for many years until it went into decline due to other sources of entertainment and it closed in 1987, but not before suffering the like many other theatres in having a wall built down the center and becoming a twin auditorium as to show more movies. But 1991 one of Palms Springs city father retired television producer Riff Markowitz came up with a wonderful idea to keep this wonderful establishment alive. Thus, the follies were born.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 760 327-0225 or online.

Address: 128 SOUTH PALM CANYON DRIVE PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORN

Phone: (760) 327-0225

Website: http://www.psfollies.com

PALM SPRINGS VILLAGE FEST

A coworker told me about this, but unfortunately we were leaving Thursday and would miss this. Yet, the next time we come we are surely going to check this out, but wanted to share this event with you. Every Thursday evening, Downtown Palm Springs streets are closed off so people can roam safely. They transform the street into a festival with all kinds of artists, artisans, entertainers, and vendors that offer fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Plus you still have all the wonderful the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located all along Palm Canyon Drive - and Village Fest is dog friendly too!

October - May 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM June - September 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Address: Palm Canyon Drive

Directions: Downtown Palm Springs

Website: http://www.villagefest.org