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.- 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.
- 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.
- La Quinta MuseumMuseum in La Quinta.
- LEETme Cybersecurity BootcampComputer coaching in Palm Desert.
- Leja DatesFarm in Coachella.
- Linea Palm SpringsArt museum in Palm Springs.
- MathnasiumTutoring service in La Quinta.
- MathnasiumTutoring service in Palm Desert.
- McCallum TheatreMain performing-arts venue; family shows and arts education outreach.
- McCallum-Adobe MuseumHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Mineral Spring Date FarmFarm in Desert Hot Springs.
- Mobile Zoo of Southern CaliforniaKid-friendlyPetting zoo in Desert Hot Springs.
- Mod City GalleryMuseum in Palm Springs.
- Mount San Jacinto Natural History Association Visitor CenterMuseum in Palm Springs.
- Museum of Ancient WondersMuseum in Cathedral City.
- Museum Trail headMuseum in Palm Springs.
- MusiKey (Formerly Sally Piano Music)Tutoring service in Palm Desert.
- National Museum of Golf CarsSports museum in La Quinta.
Palm Springs Art MuseumLargest cultural institution in the valley; contemporary, Western and Native American art.- Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design CenterDesign museum in Palm Springs.
- Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm DesertArt museum in Palm Desert.
- Palm Springs Historical SocietyHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Palms to Pines Scenic BywayHistoric site in Palm Desert.
- Patos Dream Date Gardens CoFarm in Thermal.
- Rancho Mirage ObservatoryObservatory in Rancho Mirage.
- Ruddy's General Store MuseumMuseum in Palm Springs.
- San Marcos Date FarmFarm in Desert Hot Springs.
- Sunnylands Center & GardensHistoric site in Rancho Mirage.
- The Landing Zone Parrot Sanctuary, Inc.Kid-friendlyWildlife sanctuary in Thousand Palms.
- Tolerance Education CenterMuseum in Rancho Mirage.
- Tutoring by Cathy BrayTutoring service in Palm Desert.
- University Health & Science CenterTutoring service in Rancho Mirage.
- Village Green Heritage CenterHistory museum in Palm Springs.
- Village Green Historical LandmarkHistoric site in Palm Springs.
- Windy Sky RanchFarm in Desert Hot Springs.
- Zen AquaticsKid-friendlyAquarium in Palm Desert.
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