Walking Tours to discover Palm Springs

Evan Kingsley wrote on 9/24/2023. Last updated: 12/8/2024

Route One: Short and Sweet Palm Springs

Route Distance: Approximately 2 kilometers (1.24 miles)

Estimated Time: Roughly 1 hour

Let's kick off this ambling adventure with a quick saunter down Palm Canyon Drive, the pulsating heart of Palm Springs. Tucked away on this charming boulevard, you'll find the VillageFest, which is ahem quite festive on Thursday evenings. A stroll here gives you a colorful splash of local artisans, tantalizing food stalls and the occasional infectious live music.

Don't forget to wave hello to the iconic Palm Springs Art Museum. It's home to the stunning contemporary art scene and a wealth of culture that could make your heart skip an art-beat!

Route Two: Medium Marvels of Palm Springs

Route Distance: Approximately 8 kilometers (4.97 miles)

Estimated Time: About 3-4 hours

Now we're shifting gears with a jaunt that would make a cactus blush! We begin at the delectable Koffi café, swing by the vibrant Saguaro Hotel which is as colorful as a rainbow having a party, then jig up to the mesmerizing Moorten Botanical Garden.

Wait for it... drum roll, please. The grand finale for this route is the iconic Indian Canyons. It's a hike back in time with indigenous flora, fauna, and ancient rock art. Be ready to ooh and aah!

Route Three: The Long and Winding Palm Springs

Route Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers (9.32 miles)

Estimated Time: Roughly 6-7 hours

Got your trekking shoes on? For our grand Palm Springs tour, we're starting at the bustling Downtown Palm Springs, teeming with chic boutique stores and trendy restaurants. Next up is the fascinating Palm Springs Air Museum, a love letter to American aviation history.

Feeling fit? Then let's conquer the Lykken Trail, a rewarding trek with the most stellar views of Palm Spring that will have you gasping for breath, and not just from the exercise!

Finally, we're setting course for the extra-terrestrial like landscape of the San Andreas Fault. It's a geological wonder that will rock your world... pun absolutely intended.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your water bottle, sun hat, and a sense of adventure. Let's step out into the sunny allure of Palm Springs!


Evan Kingsley

Evan Kingsley

Hey, I’m Evan! Even though I’ve been bitten by a piranha, left stranded in the Sahara when my camel ditched me, and even spent a night in a Bhutanese jail over a supposedly stolen fruit (I swear I didn’t take it!), I still love traveling so much I don’t think I’ll ever stop. With over 130 countries under my belt, I’m always on the lookout for the next wild adventure… hopefully with fewer bites, camel betrayals, and misunderstandings over fruit!

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