Sleek, mid-century homes designed by notable architects line the streets - take a guided tour or grab a map at the visitor’s center and head out on your own. The Uptown Design District runs the gamut from art to design, sophistication to kitsch.

Visit during Palm Springs Restaurant Week at the beginning of June to try them all, or pick up fresh, seasonal produce at the Coachella Valley Certified Farmers’ Market every Saturday from October to May. Food lovers can taste globally-inspired dishes in laid-back diners and upscale modern restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts head out to the surrounding canyons and mountains for hiking or cross-country skiing in the winter.

But there’s a lot more to the city, including the Palm Spring Art Museum with three floors of mixed media art. Locals and visitors alike embrace the relaxed mentality here, taking time out by the pool or browsing the concept stores downtown. Bookended by the San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Springs is known for its natural hot springs, restaurants, golf courses, and sunny weather.

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