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Family things to do in Palm Springs
142 places in Palm Springs: parks, playgrounds, museums, trails and indoor play. Each one fits our family checklist.
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Palm Springs Aerial TramwayKid-friendlyFamily favoriteWorld's largest rotating tram car up to Mt. San Jacinto; trails and snow play at the top, often 30–40° cooler.
Palm Springs Air MuseumKid-friendlyFamily favoriteWWII and Cold War aircraft in air-conditioned hangars; flight simulators and cockpit sit-ins for kids.- Escape Room Palm SpringsThemed escape rooms; good for older kids, teens and family outings.
- Indian Canyons (Andreas & Palm Canyon)Kid-friendlyPalm oases on Agua Caliente land; Andreas Canyon is an easy ~1.2-mile family loop with a creek.
- Knott's Soak City Palm SpringsKid-friendlyAmusement park in Palm Springs.
Moorten Botanical GardenKid-friendlySmall family-run cactus garden with a 'cactarium'; quick, easy outing with kids.- Palm Springs Desert Swing Dance ClubKid-friendlyAmusement park in Palm Springs.
- Tiny Toddler Soft PlayKid-friendlyKids play and party place in Palm Springs.
- Wet'n'Wild Palm SpringsKid-friendlyWater park in Palm Springs.
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