- The list below includes 85 free or cheap things to do in or near Cathedral City, California, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Gallery, Bowling and Mini Golf.
- From Cathedral City Dog Park to Century Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cathedral City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Idyllwild, Palm Desert and Indio.
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68510 E Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Formerly an IMAX theater, UltraStar's Desert Cinema no longer has IMAX but still retains the gigantic screens. They have a number of mounted speakers to blast their 11.1 surround system and they offer deals on concessions.
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A discount movie theater, Cinemark Movies 10 displays second-run movies in ten auditoriums using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service ticketing, arcade games and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Not only can guests take their dogs for a walk at the Best Friend Dog Park, but they can also play in small and large-dog dedicated areas. The location's Park Bench Cafe also sells goods for both humans and dogs.
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Demuth park is great for families and individuals alike. Many acres for picnicking, biking, birding, and relaxing.
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Hiking enthusiasts can challenge themselves on South Lykken Trail, a 4.4 mile strenuous climb through the San Jacinto Mountains. Visitors that hike to the top are treated to stunning views of the valley below.
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Family owned and operated for over 65 years, Smoke Tree Stables is located at the base of hundreds of miles of riding trails. The company provides hourly or day rides for both beginners and experienced riders and is available for Western parties and cookouts.
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The Palm Springs Walk of Stars can be described as the desert version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Apart from the huge Marilyn Monroe statue which is the chief attraction of the place, there are also many restaurants and shops, both antique and new.
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Cactus to Clouds trail is a hike that goes through the desert and into the mountains. A variety of plant life can be seen along this trail, including many types of cactus.
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745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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The huge Palm Springs Air Museum has one of the world's largest collections of vintage aircraft restored to flyable condition. Most of the aircraft reside in the museum's main hangar, and others are often outside and appear at regional airshows.
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1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Specializing in desert plants, Moorten Botanical Gardens houses over 3000 varieties of cactus, with plants grouped by geographical region.