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A beautiful weekend in Palm Springs, and the kids can come? Palm Springs is not only the playground for the stars, it can be the playground for you and your family. The Sands Hotel at Indian Wells is the perfect home away from home for your weekend in Palm Springs, it offers large rooms, with kitchenettes in every unit so that you can bring your own lunches when you visit the mysterious and beautiful Indian Canyons and plunge into Knotts Soak City saving your money for the arcades at Boomers. Now that you have had your fun in the sun, enjoy some of Palm Springs culture and enjoy the Olly-O-Land Children's art gallery, created by local artist Ron Chespak.
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Pack up your swim suits and make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring the sunscreen because it is off to the the mysterious Indian Canyons, in hopes to find traces of past Indian civilizations. Make sure to pack a lunch with you before you head out, you do not want to pass on the opportunity to picnic in the beautiful desert of Palm Springs. Now that you are all packed you can either pile into a cab or rent a car, probably best to rent a nice spacious...read more
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Indian Canyons
Contact:
- 760 325 3400 / +1 800 790 3398
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Location:
- South Palm Canyon Dr
- (Continue driving onto the reservation)
- Palm Springs,CA92262
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A good way to see remnants of local indigenous tribes
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The Indian Canyons are beautiful retreats from the sometimes-glitzy atmosphere of Palm Springs. When the streams are running, children enjoy splashing in the water and it's a popular area for picnics. Visitors now have the chance to see the "Witch of Tahquitz Canyon," an eerie shadow occasionally cast in the recently reopened canyon.
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Simba's
Contact:
- +1 760 778 7630
Location:
- 190 North Sunrise Way
- Palm Springs,CA92262-5202
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This is one of your best bets to get some good barbecue while visiting Palm Springs.
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Hunting for a place on an empty stomach can be quite uncomfortable, to say the least. But then, searching for good food is pretty easy when you are in Palm Springs. The location of this joint being in a former bank building makes it a kind of a landmark in its own right. Gather up the kids and drop by for some live entertainment. Back it up with black eyed peas, corn bread, mashed potatoes and the like for grub.
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After your day in the desert it is time to escape to Knotts Soak City water parks, where you and your family can get away from the sun for the day. Knotts has a variety of rides and attractions, from huge waterslides to relaxing rivers, they have something for everyone. When it comes to around noon and your stomachs are rumbling you can either enjoy the foods Knotts has on premises or you can pull out the sandwiches you made back at the hotel this morning....read more
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Knotts Soak City
Contact:
- 760 327-0499
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Location:
- 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail
- Palm Springs,CA92264
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Discount coupons available at local grocer stores and restaurants.
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The only waterpark in Palm Springs, Knott's Soak City is a 21-acre oasis sporting a 1950s Southern California beach theme. Knott's Soak City features 22 water rides and attractions, including a wave pool and lazy river. For thrill-seekers Dare Devil Tower features side-by-side speed slides that take park guests on a thrilling 7-story descent. Pacific Spin, the park's newest ride is a multi-person raft ride that drops riders 75-feet into a six-story funnel. Gremmie Lagoon offers the park's youngest guests plenty to do with pint-sized water slides and splash pool. Twenty poolside cabanas with wait service are available for rental.
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Boomers
Contact:
- 760 770-7522
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Location:
- 67-700 E. Palm Canyon Dr.
- Cathedral City,CA92234
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Boomers! is perfect for birthday celebrations and company outings, or just hangin' out, Boomers is a blast. Our staff can assist with everything from planning to invitations to catering. So if there's an event in your future, give us a call and we'll supply the fun.
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The fun does not stop here, after breakfast at the Sands it is time to dive into the Olly-O-Land Childrens Art Gallery, where the exhibits are comprised only of paper. Make sure to stop at the gift shop before you leave, they offer inexpensive souvenirs as well as copies of the book. Before you head to your next stop, make sure to stop in at the Canyon Bistro and enjoy anything off of their delicious menu. Now it is off to the Living Desert where you can...read more
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Olly-O-Land Children's Art Gallery
Contact:
- 760 416 0200
Location:
- 139 East Tamarisk Road
- Palm Springs,CA92262
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Finding inspiration in the theme of the book The Whimsical Verse of Olly-O, by Molly James, Palm Springs artist Ron Chespak takes flight with unusual paper sculptures. These sculptures illustrate the characters in the book, with the exception of the invisible Olly-O, of course. In addition to the sculpture exhibits, a gift shop provides inexpensive Olly-O items and copies of the book. Part of the proceeds from book sales goes to support Easter Seals.
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Canyon Bistro
Contact:
- +1 760 322 8664
Location:
- 415 North Palm Canyon Drive
- Palm Springs,CA92262
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Though it is located on busy Palm Canyon Drive, this restaurant's simple decor lends a feeling of space and coolness. The sister restaurant to the renowned (and more expensive) Le Vallauris, the Canyon stands on its own, though a couple of key recipes have been borrowed from its high-end counterpart. Most of the foods are comforting: try the Chef's Mom's Recipe Meatloaf, served in brown gravy. The Linguini Porto Nuevo is all its own, however, blending shrimp and seafood in a creamless saffron sauce. The wine list offers many by-the-glass selections.
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Ruby's
Contact:
- +1 760 406 7829
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Location:
- 155 S Palm Canyon Dr
- Palm Springs,CA92262
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Located across the street from a movie theatre and ice cream parlor. I find combining all three makes for a most enjoyable evening.
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This bright re-creation of a 1940s-style diner offers cheerful red and white decor; seating space is available at the counter and booths. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly. The food is inexpensive, with dinner specialties such as country fried steak, pot roast and even Alaskan halibut. The Rubyburgers are popular hamburgers; they are served with various toppings. Leave room for a huge candy-bar flavored milk shake or a banana-pecan sundae.
- Destination(s): Palm Springs
- Type: Kid Friendly
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