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Mysterious and picturesque the California Desert has been an alluring magnet for travelers for generations. Rancho Mirage, in the heart of the Palm Springs Valley, is an oasis enclave that has lured presidents, kings, corporate moguls and celebrities' season after season. There's a lot to do but the TOP SPOTS link visitors to the desert experience are the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the Indian Canyons, and The Living Desert. The Palm Springs Art Museum makes the list because of its vast collections and it's the hub for the desert cool scene. >more.
The opportunities to stimulate the economy and deck yourself out in the latest are vast in Rancho Mirage and the Palm Springs Valley. From The River to El Paseo to Cabazon Outlets you will find every brand, price point and style available. Modernism is hot in Palm Springs. Loads of shops featuring the furnishings and accoutrements that bring together the mid century look make this a Modernism Mecca. Luxe redux furniture and home accessories can be found in numerous swanky outlets in Rancho Mirage. Palm Desert is your best-bet for gallery hopping. >more.
With over 65 restaurants clustered within a couple miles radius Rancho Mirage has long been known as the Restaurant Row of the Palm Springs Valley. Once the Rat Pack dined (or boozed) and U.S. Presidents reserved their favorite tables here. Now you might see corporate leaders such as Bill Gates and Hollywood first families such as Goldie Hahn and Kurt Russell dining at The River in Rancho Mirage. >more.
Four courses and 81 spectacular holes to experience in Rancho Mirage, located in the Heart of the Palm Springs Valley. Select a resort such as The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa or Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa where golf is king and fairways course right outside your luxurious accommodations. >more.
With the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, home to the annual BNP Paribas Open, within minutes of Rancho Mirage you can imagine tennis is hot in The Playground of the Presidents. From the municipal courts at Whitewater Park to the luxurious tennis complexes at The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa and Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa you'll find that you can fulfill all your tennis needs here. >more.
Refined spa services and rejuvenation go hand in hand at luxury destinations. Rancho Mirage leads in resort and medical spas and the innovative treatments offered.>more.
The Palm Springs Valley is one of the nation's most diverse hiking destinations in North America. Where else on the same day can you explore the almost sea level first fissures of the San Andreas Fault and then hike at 8500 plus feet at the top of Mount San Jacinto? Cycling opportunities are equally exciting with miles of picturesque back roads and off road trails to explore. >more.
TOP SPOT attraction the Palm Springs Art Museum is the axis for the visual arts in the Palm Springs Valley. This is a sleek and sophisticated presenter of the best in international contemporary visual arts and a not-to-be-missed destination for art lovers. The McCallum Theater and The SHOW are the top venues for the performing arts and both present global headliners year round. Gallery hopping in Palm Desert is a blast as well as exploring the smaller but still rewarding visual art scene in Palm Springs and the wild and whacky art world of 29 Palms.>more.
You're here and it's all around you so why not explore the desert? Use a Rancho Mirage Resort TOP SPOT VIP Access Card to get adult admission discounts to the Indian Canyons, the Living Desert and for an amazing view of it from the top of the world the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. >more.
Real people tell you what's hot and what's not in Rancho Mirage and the Palm Springs Valley. From Barbara and Jerry Keller owners of Piero's Acqua Pazza at The River to April McCaa, General Manager of Roy's Rancho Mirage you'll get the insider scoop on where to stay and how to play in Paradise. >more.
