Exit Indio Blvd
Historic Route 99
82-253 Indio Blvd
Indio, Calif. 92201
(760) 342-4776
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COACHELLA VALLEY MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER: Located at 82616 Miles Ave. Indio. The museum houses a. permanent collection of historical artifacts in a 1926 adobe home. Hours are Wed - Sat (10 am-4 pm), Sunday (1-4 pm). Weekends June & September. Closed July & August. Stop at Clark's Travel Center on Historic Rte. 99 and receive a free pass. Phone: (760) 342-6651.
COACHELLA VALLEY PRESERVE (THOUSAND PALMS OASIS): Located on Ramon Road (North of I-10 at Washington Street) then 2 miles north on 1000 Palms Canyon Road. Watch for signs. Phone: (760) 343-1234.
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK: This is the newest national park in the United States, located on 870 square miles where the Mojave and lower Colorado deserts meet. Available activities include hiking, camping, horseback trails, rock climbing, guided tours, & walks. Phone: (760) 367-7511.
GENERAL PATTON MEMORIAL: Visit this museum and grounds containing several vintage army tanks and numerous artifacts honoring General George S. Patton and the thousands of men who served with him at the Desert Training Center and overseas. Just take I-10 East of Indio and you will find the museum located at Chiriaco Summit. Phone: (760) 227 3483.
ELDORADO/EMPIRE POLO CLUB: Located on Ave. 51 between Monroe & Madison Streets. Top players can be seen in league matches from Nov. - Apr.. Arena polo occurs Sept. - Oct.. Celebrity tournaments and social events are also held at the polo grounds. Phones: (Eldorado) - (760) 342-2223 & (Empire) - (760) 342-3321
FABULOUS PALM SPRINGS FOLLIES: A delightful production located at the historic Plaza Theatre. Shows are held Nov. - May. All performers are 50+ years old. Phone: (760) 327-0225
FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO: Located on I-10 at Auto Center Drive north of Indio. Try your luck at Indian gaming, the casino, bingo, or watch-n-wager horse racing. Phone: (760) 342-5000
LA QUINTA SCULPTURE PARK: Over 20 acres located at 47-325 Madison Street, La Quinta acres featuring more than 300 sculptures by noted artists. Self guided tour booklets & golf carts are available. Phone: (760) 564-6464.
BIG MORONGO CANYON PRESERVE: Take the East drive off State Hwy. 62 in Morongo Valley. A regional park / wildlife sanctuary with picnic areas and hiking trails. Phone: (760) 363-7190
LIVING DESERT WILDLIFE & BOTANICAL PARK: Located at 47-900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert. This excellent walking "zoo" contains many plants and animals indigenous to the desert. Phone: (760) 346-5694.
NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL: Held on the Riverside County Fair Grounds in Indio. Phone: (760) 863-8247.
PAINTED CANYONS: From Mecca, take Box Canyon Road to Painted Canyon Road. Visitors will find canyons of varied colors and shapes.
PALM SPRINGS INDIAN CANYONS: Hiking, horseback riding and nature studies abound in these 3 historic canyons. Palm, Andreas, and Murray Canyons are open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. To reach the canyons, enter through the tollgate at the end of South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Phone: (760) 325-5673.
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM: This unique museum features propeller driven WWII aircraft in flying condition plus many photos and memorabilia. Located on Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. Phone: (760) 320-1389.
SHALIMAR SPORTS CENTER: See live off-track horse racing via satellite from major race tracks. Located in the Shalimar Building on the Riverside County Fair Grounds in Indio. Phone: (760) 863-8246.
SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL: Held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. Phone: (760) 347-0676.
INDIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: For more information.
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