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#1 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
Attraction type: Park; Wildlife park; Desert; Natural history museum; Garden; Nature reserve; Zoo; Nature center
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- Feb 24, 2008 "Explore The Desert and Nature On Your Own"
- Apr 26, 2007 "An essential Palm Springs visit if you have kids"
- Feb 9, 2007 "Great Place to Visit!!!"
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#2 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
Varied elevations and unique water features have been carefully incorporated into the indigenous desert landscape at this prestigious Coachella Valley course.
Attraction type: Golf course
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- Jul 4, 2008 "Outstanding golf course!"
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#3 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
Designed by Nick Faldo, this 18-hole desert golf course features a sharply contoured design with elevation changes.
Attraction type: Golf course
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- Dec 2, 2006 "Course in Great Shape in November 2006"
- Jul 24, 2006 "What a course"
- Dec 3, 2005 "Jewel in the Desert"
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Voted Best Gallery in Palm Desert for 2008 by Desert Magazine Readers! R E Welch Gallery has the exclusive representation in the US for some of Europe's finest artists, including Jean-Louis Corby. Corby's Danseur was selected for the 2007/2008 El Paseo International Exhibition. Danseur was declared the clear winner after receiving an overwhelming percentage of the public's vote. This stunning sculpture will be placed in a prominent location in Palm Desert.
Attraction type: Art gallery
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- Jun 26, 2008 "Reputable, knowledgeable art professionals"
Framed against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, these two championship courses were designed by renowned architect Ted Robinson, "King of Waterscapes."
Attraction type: Golf course; Spa; Health club
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#5 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
Desert Adventures is the original, largest, and most respected outdoor adventure company in the Palm Springs area. Travel by Jeep through the San Andreas Faults twisted landscape. Take a fascinating look at the culture of the Cahuilla Indians; learn why early pioneers migrated to the hottest, driest desert in North America; or embark on a nocturnal voyage through the darkening desert. A naturalist guide entertains with stories about the desert's plants, animals, and geology.
Attraction type: Tour; Canyon; All terrain vehicle trail
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- Mar 9, 2008 "A very good experience"
- Oct 26, 2007 "The bumpy road"
- Jul 17, 2006 "Desert Adventures is The Way to see the Joshua Tree National Park"
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#6 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
Located on the College of the Desert campus, this weekly event sponsors over 300 vendors offering a wide variety of unique gifts, clothing, and interesting trinkets.
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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- Apr 14, 2008 "Just okay"
- Jan 1, 2008 "A Must See!"
- Nov 25, 2007 "Thumbs up!!"
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#7 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
Up-scale mall filled with exclusive shops and boutiques.
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Specialty shop; Mall; Antique shop; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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- Jul 14, 2004 "Robert's Shoes on El Paseo"
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#8 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
Attraction type: Spa
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- Jun 4, 2008 "excellent"
- May 15, 2007 "Not so great but should improve after the renovations"
- Aug 24, 2005 "Beautiful spa but they need to inforce the rules!"
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#9 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
Attraction type: Golf course
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- Oct 3, 2006 "Affordable Golf"
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This nationally-famous department store offers its usual variety of apparel for all ages, plus home furnishings, luggage, cosmetics and house wares.
Attraction type: Department store
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- Nov 9, 2007 "Great Place to"
This lovely garden showcases the beauty of the desert and can be toured by appointment only.
Attraction type: Garden
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#15 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
Play a round of golf on this club's 18-hole championship course or smack a few over the net on any of its thirteen tennis courts.
Attraction type: Golf course
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- Jan 9, 2008 "Extremely Disappointed With the Rudeness of an Employee"
- May 1, 2006 "palm desert"
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#16 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
Great place for dancing to loud DJ music; all ages welcome.
Attraction type: Dance club/disco
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- Jul 16, 2008 "This place was terrible!!!!!!!"
- Jul 1, 2008 "Too Crowded!"
- Jun 7, 2008 "Great club!!"
Play tennis on one of four lighted courts.
Attraction type: Sports complex
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Shop to your heart's content at this clothing shop that features some of the top European designers.
Attraction type: Shop
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