LOCAL AREA
Set in the heart of the Palm Springs valley, The Westin Mission Hills is centrally located to all of the areas well-known attractions. From Rancho Mirage to La Quinta and Palm Springs, there are museums, restaurant and adventures awaiting you. Enjoy some of the finest views of the Palm Springs valley on the Aerial Tramway, or immerse yourself in all of the fine art and culture the area has to offer.
Arts/Culture
Palm Springs Art Museum. As one of the premier mid-sized art museums in the country, the Palm Springs Art Museum collects and displays art from a broad range of time periods and genres. www.psmuseum.org (9 miles from resort)
Palm Springs Air Museum. Located just off the main runway of Palm Springs International Airport, The Palm Springs Air Museum features over 56,000 square feet of aviation history and education, along with one of the largest collections of flying WWII aircraft. www.palmspringsairmuseum.org (7 miles from resort)
Sunnylands. Sunnylands was the celebrated estate of Ambassador Walter and Leonore Annenberg; visitors included Presidents, British Royalty, political figures, and icons. This historic home, education center, desert garden, and solar farm will open in November and feature exhibitions, programs, films, and tours. www.sunnylands.org (6 miles from resort)
McCallum Theater. The McCallum Theatre entertains the public with a wide variety of performing arts programs, including Broadway style shows and a diverse group of musical talent. www.mccallumtheatre.com (7 miles from resort)
Palm Springs Village Fest. Wander the beautiful streets of Palm Springs while enjoying a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, assorted fruits, vegetables, flowers, jewelry and international cuisine. Held every Thursday on Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. www.villagefest.org (8 miles from resort)
Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies features the music and dance of the '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s with a cast old enough to have lived it! Celebrated guest stars and international variety acts join the Follies' world-renowned line of Long-Legged Lovelies and Dapper Dans, who range in age from 56 to 81. (9 miles from resort) www.psfollies.com/
Shopping
Shops on El Paseo. Often referred to as the ‘Rodeo Drive of the desert', El Paseo features over 250 designer boutiques, custom jewelers and upscale art galleries. Stop by The Gardens on El Paseo, a two level, open-air shopping and dining center with luxurious landscaping, dynamic water features and breathtaking desert views. www.thegardensonelpaseo.com (8 miles from resort)
Cabazon Outlets & Desert Hills Premium Outlets. One of largest outlet malls in Southern California, The Cabazon Outlets and Desert Hills Premium Outlets provide every high-end brand name imaginable - at outlet prices. www.cabazonoutlets.com & www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=6 (30 miles from resort)
Outdoor Adventures.
Bike tours. Take a tour of the beautiful Palm Springs canyon while exercising and enjoying the California sunshine. Tours are available for all ages and skill levels. www.bwbtours.com/PalmSprings.html (Distance varies based on program)
Palm Springs Aerial Tram. Travel aboard the world's largest rotating tramcar, enjoying spectacular views of the desert below. At 8,500 above the desert floor, the mountain station offers hiking, restaurants, gift shop, view points, and much more. www.pstramway.com (17 miles from resort)
Desert Adventures. Take a guided Jeep eco-adventure through the twisted and tormented landscape of the San Andreas Fault. Desert Adventures' tours are exclusive on 840 private acres of pristine wilderness along the San Andreas Fault that features a natural palm oasis, miles of trails for exploration, a replica Cahuilla Indian Village filled with interpretive displays and gold panning at the Old Mining Camp. http://www.red-jeep.com/ (Distance varies based on program)
Joshua Tree National Park. From hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking, to camping, walking tours and site seeing, Joshua Tree National Park offers something for everyone. With a unique landscape, carved from strong winds and extreme climates, the park is a visually stunning and boasts views all the way to Mexico on a clear day. http://www.nps.gov/jotr/ (45 miles from resort)
Casinos
Agua Caliente Casino. An entertainment destination, Agua Caliente's The Show is a fantastic concert theatre featuring 2,028 seats, 12 VIP boxes and an entertainment lineup that includes the best of the best. The casino features all of the latest slots and card games. (2 miles from resort)