- The list below includes 82 free or cheap things to do in or near Indian Wells, California, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Art Gallery and Movie Theaters.
- From McCormick's Night Club to Spectacular Shades, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Indian Wells and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Idyllwild, Palm Desert and Cathedral City.
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7.6 Miles
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58075 Jefferson Street, La Quinta, CA 92253
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The Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area is a 710-acre park with 91 group and individual campsites. Visitors will be able to choose from numerous recreational activities, including hiking, swimming, horseback riding and picnicking.
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A small park area with grass fields, George S. Patton Park features courts for tennis and basketball along with a perimeter walking trail. Park facilities include restrooms, shaded areas with picnic tables and children's playground equipment.
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Dogs and their owners can enjoy running and playing in the Mulligan Dog Park. The park has a fenced in area where dogs can run off leash and shaded benches for owners to sit and rest on.
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84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA 92203
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A 24-lane facility, Fantasy Lanes Bowling Center provides open and league bowling along with shoe rental, bumpers and laser bowling. The center offers a snack bar, arcade game machines and an adult sports lounge.
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Colin Fisher Studios is an art gallery that showcases the works of local, regional, and nationally renowned artists. The gallery offers works for sale in a wide variety of styles and media.
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68752 Buddy Rogers Avenue, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Located next to the Second Street Park, Cathedral City Dog Park is a dog recreation area that uses composed palm fronds for ground cover and repurposed materials. The park features water fountains, benches and a separate area for small dogs.
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Named for classic screen icon Mary Pickford, the Mary Pickford Theater shows first run movies in pure digital video and sound. They have 14 separate auditoriums and stadium seating, and serve a variety of concessions, including ice cream.
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Visitors of the Desert IMAX will be able to watch a variety of first-run movies in both the IMAX and 3D formats. The location also hosts film festivals, Baby's Night Out, and Parent Movie Morning events.
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68510 E Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Formerly an IMAX theater, UltraStar's Desert Cinema no longer has IMAX but still retains the gigantic screens. They have a number of mounted speakers to blast their 11.1 surround system and they offer deals on concessions.