While the very name of Palm Springs conjures pictures of sun-drenched emerald fairways and golden sands against a backdrop of snow-capped desert peaks piercing fiercely blue skies, there is far more to draw tourists to Palm Springs than its outdoor lifestyle and championship golf courses. Palm Springs is a world-class desert oasis and cold-weather vacation Paradise, with attractions to appeal to both the hedonist and the adventurer in us all.

Palm Springs is the place to go when you need a place in the sun. Visitors can count on blue skies each day and starlit skies each night, with not a breath of smog anywhere for miles around. But Palm Sprigs attractions extend well beyond its year-long sunshine. Palm Springs has restaurants to please epicures, spas to provide manicures, and mineral waters offering cures of all kinds.

For shoppers, Palm Springs has the VillageFest Street Fair on Palm Canyon Drive in the heart of downtown where every Thursday evening more than two hundred artisans and growers gather to offer their artwork, hand crafted textiles, jewelry, home-grown flowers and produce, and lot and lots of food. Shop to your heart's content, or simply relax at a sidewalk café, soaking up the bustle and live entertainment. Bring along your family pooch, if you like, because dogs are officially welcomed! During the rest of the week you can indulge your inner shopper at any of Palm Spring's trendy and elegant boutiques and galleries, strolling along in the shade of Palm Canyon Drive's graceful palms. Palm Springs' more than one hundred art galleries are some of the most widely respected anywhere for their avant-garde selections. Take time to see other Palm Springs attractions from above, by riding the palm Springs Arial Tramway, and if you have the legs for it, hiking the remaining 11 miles to the top of San Jacinto Mountain. If you prefer your outdoor Palm Springs attractions closer to sea level, head for the Agua Caliente (Warm Water) reservation and a hike in Tahquitz Canyon.

You'll find ancient pictographs decorating the canyon walls, along with a waterfall and trace of the irrigation systems built centuries ago by the Agua Caliente Native American tribes. You may be lucky enough to witness bighorn sheep leaping the cliff faces above you, and you'll be mesmerized by the vast expanses of desert spreading into the distance. Palm Springs attractions also include nine area casinos offering gaming for everyone from penny to high-stakes players, with slots, OTB, sports betting and table pay to satisfy every gambler's fancy. Palm Springs attractions, in fact, are so varied and numerous that you'll never be able to stay on top of them all without help. Desert Cities Guides is the first place you should look for the latest information on what's going on in Palm Springs and the surrounding Coachella Valley. Whether you're in town solo and looking for a great meal and some top-class nightlife, or are enjoying a desert vacation with the kids in tow, Desert Cities Guides has an Event Calendar which will help you decide where to spend your time. You'll also find locally written in-depth reviews of Palm Springs restaurants, clubs, and theater productions. There's no better way to begin your Palm Springs vacation than by paying a visit to Desert Cities Guide!