- The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Palm Desert, California, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Bars, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
- From Pines to Palms Scenic Byway to Bump & Grind Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palm Desert and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Idyllwild, Cathedral City and Indio.
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10.2 Miles
75%
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84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA 92203
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A 24-lane facility, Fantasy Lanes Bowling Center provides open and league bowling along with shoe rental, bumpers and laser bowling. The center offers a snack bar, arcade game machines and an adult sports lounge.
10.4 Miles
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.
10.5 Miles
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.
10.7 Miles
96%
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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.
11.2 Miles
77%
291 votes
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.
11.9 Miles
Tahquitz Canyon offers a two-mile hiking loop to Tahquitz Falls, a 50-foot waterfall. The hike also passes many Cahuilla sacred sites including a village where artifacts have been unearthed dating back over 1,000 years.
12.0 Miles
91%
47 votes
219 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
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Situated in downtown Palm Springs, CA, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum houses many historical artefacts belonging to the native Cahuilla tribes of the area and other native cultures. They conduct guided tours, research and education programs for those interested in their history and culture.
12.0 Miles
Reflections Of… is an art shop in Palm Springs. It specializes in photographs with reflections off of various bodies of water.
12.2 Miles
Visitors at the Palm Springs Art Museum enjoy free admission on Thursdays and an extensive, rotating collection of exhibits from all artistic periods. The museum also hosts a concert series.
12.3 Miles
87%
115 votes
700 Tamarisk St. at Avenue of Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA
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Situated in downtown Palm Springs, Ruth Hardy Park offers a great outdoor experience. The landscape is spacious and beautifully designed. The park also maintains tennis and basketball courts complete with night illumination, picnic tables, play areas for kids and much more.