Indio California Attractions & Things to Do in Palm Springs

With our Indio, CA newly renovated and pet-friendly hotel as your home base, you can easily access all the attractions in the neighboring Palm Springs and Palm Desert areas. The Indio Super 8 is located in the heart of Indio's restaurant district and close to tourist destinations such as the Living Desert, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Indian Canyons, and top-rated golf courses and casinos.

Indio California Coachella Music Festival

One of the most anticipated music festival of the year is now two weekends!

Come join the fun April 13-15 and April 20-22 and stay at our Indio, California

hotel just minutes from the Empire Polo Club.

Indio California Upcoming Events.

Music

The Oak Ridge Boys
February 11, 2012, at Spotlight 29 Casino
The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of the Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and earned them Grammy, CMA and ACM awards. They bring four decades of top singles and 50 years of tradition to one of the most exciting stage shows anywhere.

America
February 25, 2012, at Spotlight 29 Casino
The unforgettable pop/folk sound of America has thrilled fans of all ages for years. Thay have a Grammy Award, five Top 10 albums, three #1 singles and 11 Top 40 hits, including "Sister Golden Hair" and "Ventura Highway."

Randy Travis
March 3, 2012, at Spotlight 29 Casino
Country superstar Randy Travis is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his award-winning career as one of the premier Country performers of all time.

Golf/Sports/Outdoors

Power Baseball California Winter League
Jan 20, 2012 - Feb 17, 2012
Palm Springs Stadium – 1901 East Baristo rd. Palm Springs CA, 92262The California Winter League is an instructional baseball league. Baseball players will come out from in January and February to receive instruction from former MLB players and coaches to get ready for Spring training.

HITS Desert Circuit
Jan 24, 2012 - Mar 18, 2012
7 weeks of world-class, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows featuring 18 grand prix, including 4 FEI World Cup Qualifiers weeks II, III, IV and V. In addition, there will be several special events including children's and family events. For more information please visit www.HitsShows.com. Public Contact Telephone Number / web site:Corporate Office: 845-246-8833

Film Events

Festival of Native Film and Culture
February 29 - March 4, 2012
Screenings TBA, Shown at Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs.

Fairs & Open Markets

Thursday Night Village Fest
Jan 5, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Join thousands of visitors and locals in beautiful downtown Palm Springs this Thursday for the valley's finest event. Every Thursday evening, Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues...

Certified Farmers Market Palm Springs
Jan 7, 2012 - Jun 2, 2012
Local farmers and vendors get together to showcase the fruits of their labor every Saturday from October through June. The CFM is a gathering place where the community can learn about the importance of nutrition, fresh produce and organic options.

Coachella Certified Farmer's Market adjacent to Coachella City Hall
Jan 7, 2012 - May 26, 2012
Join us at The New Coachella Certified Farmer's Market every Saturday, from 8:00 am. to 12:30 pm. where you can find the best organic and farm fresh fruits and vegetables from in and around Coachella. The location is adjacent to the Coachella City hall on 6th Street.

Joshua Tree Certified Farmer's Market at Turtle Island
Jan 7, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
Join us at The Joshua Tree Certified Farmer's Market every Saturday, from 8:00 am. to 1:00 pm. where you can find the best organic and farm fresh fruits and vegetables from in and around Joshua Tree.

Certified Farmers Market at The Palm Desert Visitors Center
Jan 4, 2012 - Jun 6, 2012
The open-air Certified Farmers Market at Palm Desert is open for the full season every Wednesday morning from 8 am to 12:30 pm! We bring local farmers and vendors together to showcase the fruits of their labor for you. A Certified Farmers Market is approved and certified by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

Empire Polo Club
Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Boomer's Entertainment Center
Desert Adventures Tours
El Paseo Gardens
HITS Desert Horse Park

Moorten Botanical Gardens
McCallum Theatre
The Palm Springs Air Museum
Casinos in Indio & Palm Springs
Golf Courses

Empire Polo Club.

Watch exciting live exhibition polo match and explore 175 acres of beautiful grounds and special event venues such as Medjhool Lake and the Rose Gardens at the Empire Polo Club, Palm Springs largest events complex. For more information, go to www.empirepolo.net.

Indio California Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Anza Borrego Desert State Park near Indio, California.

Located about 45 minutes south of Indio, CA, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California, encompassing some of the most diverse desert landscape in the world. Hike to palm date oases, view big horn sheep, and explore the marvels of California's gorgeous high desert landscape. For more information, visit www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638.

Boomer's Family Entertainment Center in Palm Springs, California.

Attractions at this family entertainment center include batting cages, bumper boats, an arcade, go-karts, miniature golf, and a rock-climbing wall. For more information, go to www.boomersparks.com/site/palmsprings.

Desert Adventures Tours in Palm Springs, California.

Explore the California desert on a jeep tour with Desert Adventures, located in nearby Palm Desert, CA. Have a wild ride through the rocky terrain to view geology and high-desert landscape on a tour guided by expert naturalists. For information and pricing, go to www.red-jeep.com.

The Gardens on El Paseo near Indio, California.

One of the great shopping villages in the country, browse and shop dozens of upscale clothing stores, jewelry stores, art galleries, and home furnishings shops. The center also features a number of upscale restaurants. For details and hours, please visit www.thegardensonelpaseo.com.

HITS Desert Horse Park.

Home of the Desert Circuit Horse Shows, where more than 1,500 horses compete every week for over one million dollars in prize money. Season runs January to March. For information, go to www.hitsshows.com/thermal/index.html.

Moorten Botanical Gardens & Cactarium.

A legendary Palm Springs attraction, the gardens contain 3,000 examples of desert cacti and other desert plants, including agaves, bombax, boojum trees, and a two-story Pachypodium. Walking paths take visitors past cactus gardens, crystal formations, fossils, and even gold-mine ruins. For more information, please visit www.moortengarden.com.

McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts.

The Palm Desert Theater brings a wide variety of entertainment and cultural experiences to Palm Springs, including big names such as Tony Bennett, Sheryl Crow, Carol Channing, and the New York City Opera Company. For schedule and ticket information, go to www.mccallumtheatre.com.

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 documentaries. For information, go to www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.

Casinos in the Indio & Palm Springs Desert Area

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

Golf Courses in the Indio Area

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