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Shopping
Desert Hills Factory Outlet Mall
Prada, Miu Miu, Armani, Gucci and more. Don't forget to check out
prices online before you go so that you know whether you're getting a good
deal.
Trina Turk 891 N. Palm Canyon Drive
This famous designer has opened one of two boutiques (the other is in LA) on
North Palm Canyon Drive. This beautiful store has more of the Trina
Turk collection than you're likely to find elsewhere, though it's focused
mostly on warm weather apparel. The store also showcases Trina Turk's
hard to find accessory collection and a number of great accessories by other
designers that work well with the clothing line.
Studio one 11 2675 N Palm Canyon Drive
Featuring fine mid-century modern furnishings and accessories, this is a
great place to browse or shop. Drive along Palm Canyon Drive to find a
variety of other shops featuring mid century modern originals and
reproductions of varying quality.
This bookstore has a great selection of offbeat choices and books about modern architecture and modern design. It's also a great place to pick up a map of modern architecture in Palm Springs.
Restaurants
Citron 415 S. Belardo Rd
Serving California French Modern food, this small but lively restaurant has
a delicious menu. You won't be suprised to see salads and lighter fare
featured on the menu (the Charred Raddicchio & Spinach Salad is delicious)
but dishes like Rack of Venison and Steak Frites are equally delicious and
perfectly prepared.
Normas at the Parker
Meridian 4200 E Palm Canyon Drive 760.770.5000
I admit to being skeptical about Norma's, I'm rarely a fan of hotel
food, it's new, and because the hotel was fairly empty, so was the
restaurant. Additionally, I'm always skeptical about places that say
"we're just as good as our NY branch" After walking by for a few days
& seeing the dishes on people's tables, I decided to give Norma's a try...
I'm lucky I did! I ate one of the best breakfasts I've ever had (and
ended up there a second time the next day). With dishes like "Seared
Rock Lobster and Asparagus Omelet" and "Light and Lemony Griddle Cakes"
everyone will be happy at the end of the meal
Sherman's Deli and
Bakery 401 Tahiquitz Canyon (760)
325-1199
Recommended for breakfast or lunch. This old standard has your
favorites, including delicious baked goods, hot pastrami sandwiches, stuffed
cabbage, and matzo ball soup and blintzes
My Favorite Tourist Activities
50's Architecture
The Palm Springs Modern Committee (PSMODCOM) has created a great map of
modern architecture in Palm Springs. Pick up a copy at a local
bookstore & take a drive!
Sky Tram (760)
325-1449
This is not a sedate ski lift ride to the top of a hill. Rising over two and
one half miles to Mt. St. Jacinto State Park, each of the sky tram's two 80
passenger cars revolve slowly, giving you 360 degree views as you travel up
the side of the mountain. The ride can literally be breathtaking as
the tram dips a little while transitioning between towers and the elevation
gain is quite large. Expect to be a little lightheaded when you step
off! Once you're up top, the views are beautiful and there are 54
miles of hiking trails and campgrounds to enjoy.
Palm Springs Desert
Museum
Over the years, a number of Palm Springs residents with high quality art
collections have made donations to this museum, leaving it with an
impressive collection. The collection also includes more modern and
living artists than are usually featured in bigger museums.
Joshua Tree
Nearby Joshua Tree is an amazing day trip from Palm Springs. It's
difficult to believe that this landscape exists on earth. Even if
you're not a hardcore hiker or rock climber, be sure to spend some time
hiking around and looking at the landscape close up - there's a lot more
life there than meets the eye from the roadside.
Questions and Answers
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