- The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Joshua Tree, California, including 56 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Art Gallery, Art Museum and Specialty Museums.
- From Joshua Tree Adventures - Day Tours to Carey's Castle, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Joshua Tree and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs and Cathedral City.
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22.5 Miles
Century Park has several well maintained, grassy fields for recreational activities like soccer, flying kites, and more. It also has covered picnic areas with BBQ stands and grills available for public use.
23.3 Miles
94%
370 votes
Ramon Road to Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Palm Springs, CA
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A wide range of outdoor activities are available at the Coachella Valley Preserve since the area is considered to be a prominent natural region. Visitors are able to take in the innate beauty and even can enjoy hiking, picnicking, and learn more at the visitor center.
23.5 Miles
96%
2413 votes
745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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The huge Palm Springs Air Museum has one of the world's largest collections of vintage aircraft restored to flyable condition. Most of the aircraft reside in the museum's main hangar, and others are often outside and appear at regional airshows.
23.7 Miles
77%
181 votes
2901 N Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Located in a vintage gas station, Palm Springs Visitor Center provides visitors with resources to help plan their trips in the area. At the front desk, visitors can get brochures, maps, and magazines.
23.9 Miles
Guests who are interested in bowling may enjoy what Palm Springs Lanes has to offer. The location offers open bowling and late night bowling events, the latter of which features unlimited games.
24.4 Miles
Cactus to Clouds trail is a hike that goes through the desert and into the mountains. A variety of plant life can be seen along this trail, including many types of cactus.
24.4 Miles
87%
115 votes
700 Tamarisk St. at Avenue of Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA
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Situated in downtown Palm Springs, Ruth Hardy Park offers a great outdoor experience. The landscape is spacious and beautifully designed. The park also maintains tennis and basketball courts complete with night illumination, picnic tables, play areas for kids and much more.
24.7 Miles
A discount movie theater, Cinemark Movies 10 displays second-run movies in ten auditoriums using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service ticketing, arcade games and a concession area with food and drinks.
24.9 Miles
A National Monument of 8-mile paved drive and 17-miles of day-use hiking trails It provides pportunities to discover the beauty and inhabitants of this 11,985 acre site
25.1 Miles
Demuth park is great for families and individuals alike. Many acres for picnicking, biking, birding, and relaxing.