- The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near Palm Springs, California, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Canyon, Parks and Art Gallery.
- From San Jacinto Mountain to Palm Canyon, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palm Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Idyllwild, Joshua Tree, Palm Desert and Cathedral City.
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Tony Daniels brings his family-friendly comedy magic show to Oscar’s Palm Springs
13.5 Miles
94%
370 votes
Ramon Road to Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Palm Springs, CA
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A wide range of outdoor activities are available at the Coachella Valley Preserve since the area is considered to be a prominent natural region. Visitors are able to take in the innate beauty and even can enjoy hiking, picnicking, and learn more at the visitor center.
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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.
2.1 Miles
77%
181 votes
2901 N Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Located in a vintage gas station, Palm Springs Visitor Center provides visitors with resources to help plan their trips in the area. At the front desk, visitors can get brochures, maps, and magazines.
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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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2413 votes
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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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.
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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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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.
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Reflections Of… is an art shop in Palm Springs. It specializes in photographs with reflections off of various bodies of water.
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Guests who are interested in bowling may enjoy what Palm Springs Lanes has to offer. The location offers open bowling and late night bowling events, the latter of which features unlimited games.