There
really is something for everyone in our beautiful, desert area.
See the list below for great activities, attractions, casinos, golf, and other
special services.
Anza Borrego Desert State Park, about 45 minutes south of Indio. "Anza-Borrego Desert State Park encompasses some of the most diverse desert landscape in the world. It includes elevations from 8,000 feet to below sea level, together with the characteristic plants and animals of these ecological zones. Borrego Springs is 'The Town within the Park' and has fine resorts and restaurants."
Boomer's
Family Entertainment Center. Attractions include "Batting
Cages, Bumper Boats, Gameroom, Go-Karts, Miniature Golf, and Rock Wall." Fun
activities for families and groups.
Desert Adventures "Desert
Adventures invite you to hop on our Big Red Jeep and explore the California
Desert. Steep canyons dwarf you as we wind through the torturous terrain created
by the awesome power of the San Andreas Fault. Geology and jollity mix as you
tread lightly and safely on the rugged desert trail."
El Paseo Shopping One
of the great shopping districts in the country. Browse and shop
dozens of upscale clothing stores, jewelry stores, art
galleries and home furnishings, and dine at one of the
many upscale restaurants.
Eldorado Polo
Club, "Something for everybody...From our Junior Polo Program
for children ages 4-6 to leagues, tournaments, ladies polo, seniors tournaments
and lesson programs, we offer something for every level of polo. In addition,
great parties and events make Eldorado the place to be for the winter!"
Empire Polo
Club "175 acres of unique settings for special
events created for all types of public, private and corporate occasions including
corporate events, weddings, parties, banquets, polo, and more."
Fantasy
Balloon Flights, "Float gracefully above the desert beauty
and exquisite country clubs with a bird's eye view of the majestic patchwork
panorama of the Coachella Valley below." Group, senior and family discounts.
760-398-6322 or 800-GO-ABOVE.
HITS Desert
Horse Park, home of the Desert Circuit Horse Shows. More than
1,500 horses compete every week for over one million dollars in prize money.
Runs January to March. Admission is $5, children 12 and under are free.
Indian Canyons Enjoy
Tahquitz Canyon, Palm and Andreas Canyons, and Murray Canyon, which have some
of the largest counts of palm trees in the world. The canyons and associated
resources are especially sacred to the Indians today and are historically important
to scientists and nature lovers.
Indio
Mural Project In the fall of 1996 the Indio Chamber of Commerce
formed a committee to develop a Historic Mural Project to help revitalize the
economy of the city...The goal of this project is to complete a series of murals." To
date "6 murals have been completed...Revitalizing Old Town Indio with
a new image and spirit, these murals will become a monument to our past and
a vision for our future."
Joshua Tree National
Park Visitors have endless opportunities
for exploration and discovery in this high desert.
Activities include: hiking, camping, backpacking, biking,
horseback riding, nature trails, ranch tours, and rock climbing.
Knott's
Soak City Waterpark What could be better on a hot, desert day.
Meandering river ride, exciting water slides, wave pool, and tube slide. Adjacent
to Uprising Rock Climbing Center.
The Living Desert "Within
its 1,200 acres you will discover over 425 fascinating animals representing
145 species including coyotes, bighorn sheep, oryx, zebras, cheetahs and meerkats.
There are lush botanical gardens representing 10 different desert ecosystems
and a journey to "Eagle Canyon," with its streams, mountain lions,
bobcats, Mexican wolves and golden eagles is a definite 'must see'."
McCallum
Theatre for the Performing Arts. "The Theatre brings an astonishing
variety of entertainment and cultural experiences to the Valley," including
Tony Bennett, Sheryl Crow, Carol Channing, the St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet,
the New York City Opera Company, Ray Charles and Oprah Winfrey. 760-346-6505,
Box Office 760-340-ARTS.
National Date Festival This
county fair continues to be a highlight in Indio, and is a fun event to attend
if you are in the area during the later half of February. All the rides, events,
exhibits, and food you would expect, but with an Arabian twist.
Pacific Life
Open More than 250 of the world's best men's and women's players
compete for one of tennis' most prestigious crowns, the Pacific Life Open.
Starts the second week of March.
Palm Canyon Theatre Presents a full
schedule of performances. November through May. 760-323-5123
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway "Ascend two and a half miles to pristine wilderness aboard the World's Largest rotating Tramcars." Hiking, camping, nature hikes, and winter activities. Snack bar, gift shop, and restaurant services. This is a one-of-a-kind experience that shouldn't be missed.
The Palm Springs
Air Museum Presenting one of the world's largest and most exciting
collections of flying World War II warplanes, rare and original combat photography,
original artworks, artifacts, memorabilia, uniforms, and continuous video documentaries.
Available for special events. 760-778-6262.
Palm Springs Desert
Museum has an excellent permanent collection and well as new,
changing exhibitions. The museum is also known for its educational programs,
performing arts and gala charity events.
Palm Springs
Follies, features performers over age 50. International guest
stars throughout the season. At the historic Plaza Theatre from November through
May. Advance and group tickets available. 760-327-0225.
Shields Date
Gardens Every kind of date product you
can image, including their famous Date Shake. 80-225
Highway 111, Indio, 347-0996.
Aqua
Caliente Casino
32-250 Bob Hope Dr.,
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-202-6068
Augustine
Casino
84-001 Ave. 54,
Coachella, CA 92236
760-391-9500
Fantasy
Springs Casino
84-245 Indio Springs Dr.,
Indio, CA 92203
760-342-1539
Red Earth
Casino
3098 Norm Niver Rd.,
Salton Sea Beach, CA 92274
760-395-1200
Spa
Resort Casino
401 E. Amado Rd.,
Palm Springs, CA
760-325-3400
Spotlight 29
Casino
46-200 Harrison St.,
Coachella, CA 92236
760-775-5566
Heritage
Palms Golf Club
44-291 Heritage Palms Dr. S,
Indio, CA 92201
760-772-7334
Indio
Municipal Golf Club
83-040 Ave. 42,
Indio, CA 92203
760-347-9156
The Golf Club at Terra Lago
84-000 Landmark Parkway,
Indio, CA 92203
866-465-3914
Indian
Palms Country Club
48-630 Monroe St.,
Indio, CA 92201
760-347-2326
JFK Hospital, Located in Indio at Monroe and
Dr. Carreon Drive, just off
Hwy 111.
Larson Justice Center Courtrooms, District Attorney's offices,
and Law Library,
located in Indio, on Hwy 111.