Palm Springs, California
Shiprock, Palm Springs
A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
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Palm Springs, California
'The Babies'
Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.
Palm Springs, California
Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza
An ancient mineral hot spring sits at the middle of this combination cultural center and spa.
Palm Springs, California
Lee R. Baxandall Bridge
The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.
Palm Springs, California
Robo Lights
An outdoor sculpture park of giant pink robots and post-apocalyptic Christmas scenes.
Palm Springs, California
Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium
Explore the wide world of desert plants at this unique Palm Springs botanical garden.
Palm Springs, California
Sonny Bono Statue
A bust of the entertainer and politician sits in an alcove at the Palm Springs Airport.
Palm Springs, California
Indian Canyons
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
Thousand Palms, California
Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.
Indio, California
Shields Date Garden
A giant knight, sex education, date shakes, and Jesus coexist happily in this Coachella Valley desert oasis.
Palm Desert, California
Smiler's Point
This simple highway curve has become a comedic pilgrimage site.
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Cathedral City, California
Museum of Ancient Wonders
Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.
Rancho Mirage, California
Sunnylands
You don't have to be a diplomat to visit the so-called Camp David of the West.
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Palm Desert, California
Curves and Zigzags
A black and white painted wall creates an optical illusion in the California desert.
