- Our list of the best things to do in Desert Hot Springs, California, features the top 171 nearby activities — including 79 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Desert Hot Springs, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Desert Hot Springs, CA , followed by 163 popular activities in nearby cities, including Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Joshua Tree, Indio, Cathedral City, Idyllwild, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Banning, Huntington Beach and Hemet
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Queen Valley Road is a narrow dirt road which passes through some beautiful views of the valley and is great for a scenic drive. With little change in elevation, the road opens into the valley which has a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
22.7 Miles
The history and cultural arts of the region are put on display at the La Quinta Museum. With two floors of exhibits, guests are able to learn about the Native American origins of the settlement and can access a large museum store with items created by local artists.
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The architecture and spirit of old California is brought to life at Old Town La Quinta, an outdoor dining and shopping village. In addition, the area also hosts wine tastings, art shows, live weekend music and a multitude of seasonal events.
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Visitors of the Gilman Ranch Museum can learn about the history of late 1800s California. The location's main items of attraction include an overland stagecoach, a chuck wagon, and prairie schooner.
22.8 Miles
Smart Studio is an art gallery that invites visitors to view, buy or create art. Offering classes in an array of artistic mediums, the gallery displays various works from local artists and jewelry designers.
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78710 Avenida Naranja, La Quinta, CA 92253
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The Havnfun Hot Air Ballooning company offers an array of hot air balloon ride choices with panoramic views of the surrounding groves and mountains. Each rider will receive a commemorative flight certificate, photo and souvenir.
23.0 Miles
The campus of the Coachella Valley History Museum contains the Smiley-Tyler house, a 1926 adobe home which houses the main exhibits. Other highlights include the submarine house, archives, Japanese garden and date museum.
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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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For those not afraid of heights-- Balloons Above offers hot air balloon rides over the wine country. They also have group discounts and host corporate events.
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The 12-acre Fritz Burns Park can hold over 100 people at any given time. Facilities within the area include a swimming pool, tennis courts, play-based water feature, public art, skate park, and dog park.