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All the United States California Palm Springs

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Palm Springs

15 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Palm Springs, California

Updated October 8, 2024

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Robo Lights

An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.
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Volkswagen Spider Sculpture

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.
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PS Air Bar

Experience the glam side of air travel without leaving the ground at this speakeasy.
Indian Canyons

Palm Springs, California

Indian Canyons

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
Knight of Shields, guiding seekers of dates.

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Shields Date Garden

A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.
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Palm Springs, California

Ruddy's General Store Museum

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

Palm Springs, California

Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium

Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.
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Palm Springs, California

Lee R. Baxandall Bridge

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.
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Experience the glam side of air travel without leaving the ground at this speakeasy.
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Shields Date Garden

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