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Palm Springs Aerial TramwayvsIndian Canyons
Both are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is preferred by most reviewers compared to Indian Canyons. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has a TripExpert Score of 93 with accolades from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Fodor's "A trip on the tramway provides a 360-degree view of the desert through the picture windows of rotating cars." Full review
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The tram is a popular attraction; to avoid a two-hour or longer wait, arrive before the first car leaves in the morning.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"North of downtown, this rotating cable car is a highlight of any Palm Springs trip." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is a must-do if you're in Palm Springs! The Aerial Tramway takes you to an elevation of 8500 feet with spectacular views of the Coachella Valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 2.5-mile, 10-minute trip up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon into Mt. San Jacinto State Park affords views of the Coachella Valley and the briny desert lake known as the Salton Sea. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"To reach the summit, you'll take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Once you rise 8,516 feet to the top, you can hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski before heading back down the mountain." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It's the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world, taking guests along the cliffs of Chino Canyon to the Mountain Station at 8,516 feet in about 10 scenic minutes"
Palm Springs Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's "To gain a bird's-eye perspective on the Coachella Valley, take this 14-minute ascent up nearly 5,900 feet to the upper slopes of Mount San Jacinto." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For a great view, take a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which travels 2.5 miles up to its peak at 8,516 feet. Once there, you can get off and explore nearly 50 miles of hiking trails"
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Indian Canyons Fodor's Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure U.S. News & World Report
Atlas Obscura Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Fodor's "The Indian Canyons are the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente, part of the Cahuilla people." Full review
Afar Magazine "Indian Canyons is a beautiful park and well worth a visit." Full review
Travel + Leisure "These canyons were once the home to the forerunners of the Agua Caliente Cahuilla Native Americans." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"All three canyons offer hiking trails with breathtaking desert scenery, but other activities are also available." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "This beautiful and culturally sensitive area in the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation offers native wildlife, plants, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, streams, and a seasonal 60-foot waterfall"
Palm Springs Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Travel + Leisure "Native home to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Indian Canyons offers three different canyons to explore"
