When the grandparents visit
Easygoing outings and good meals that work for every age, from little ones to great-grandma.
- Gardens, museums and scenic drives suit every pace.
- Look for places with seating, shade and short walks.
- Make lunch the main event: a long, slow family meal is the best part.
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- Children's Discovery Museum of the DesertKid-friendlyFamily favoriteHands-on museum for young kids: building, art and pretend play; birthday parties.
- Joshua Tree National ParkKid-friendlyFamily favoriteBoulder scrambling, Hidden Valley, Cholla Cactus Garden; Junior Ranger program for kids.
Palm Springs Air MuseumKid-friendlyFamily favoriteWWII and Cold War aircraft in air-conditioned hangars; flight simulators and cockpit sit-ins for kids.
Shields Date GardenKid-friendlyFamily favoriteClassic date shakes, a family café and a garden walk.- The Living Desert Zoo & GardensKid-friendlyFamily favoriteDesert zoo and botanical garden with giraffe feeding, rhinos, carousel and a kids' play area.
- Agua Caliente Cultural MuseumHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- All Sports Club Inc.After school program in Indian Wells.
- Annenberg RetreatsMuseum in Rancho Mirage.
- Bautista's Family Organic DatesFarm in Mecca.
Big Morongo Canyon PreserveKid-friendlyShaded boardwalk through a desert marsh; famous for birdwatching.- Cabot Old Indian Pueblo MuseumMuseum in Palm Springs.
Cabot's Pueblo MuseumHand-built Hopi-style pueblo with guided tours and a hilltop viewpoint.- CAMBRIA Gallery – Palm DesertMuseum in Palm Desert.
- Coachella Valley History MuseumKid-friendlyHistoric adobe campus with date-farming history and the Date Museum.
- Coachella Valley Italian FestivalMonument in La Quinta.
- Coachella Valley Lighthouse: Learning . Behavior . DevelopmentTutoring service in La Quinta.
- Cornelia White HouseHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Desert Valley DateFarm in Coachella.
- Desert Wildlife CenterKid-friendlyWildlife sanctuary in Indio.
- F-117 Black DevilHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Flying Disc RanchFarm in Thermal.
- Forever MarilynHistoric site in Palm Springs.
- Fresh Dates by AndersonFarm in Thermal.
- Gargan Optics ObservatoryMuseum in Palm Desert.
- General Patton Memorial MuseumMuseum in Coachella.
- Heritage Park at Cathedral CityHistoric site in Cathedral City.
- Historical Society of Palm DesertMuseum in Palm Desert.
- HOHMANNMuseum in Palm Springs.
- Integrated Learning InstituteTutoring service in Palm Desert.
- Ivey Ranch Equestrian CenterFarm in Thousand Palms.
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