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THINGS
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Palm
Springs Aerial Tramway
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Palm
Springs Aerial Tramway
takes you from the hot desert floor to the cool mountains.
This thrilling adventure is taken aboard rotating tram
cars that hold up to eighty passengers.
Your adventure starts as you drive up the steep road to
the Palm Springs Tram base Station. At the base station
you can watch a movie about the tramway and browse through
the gift shop while waiting for your tram car to depart.
Once onboard the tram the fun begins. The tram climbs
5,873' feet in about 15 minutes rotating 360 degrees several
times during the accent. Each time the tram passes over
one of the towers there is a slight drop which usually
gets a few screams form your fellow riders. Don't worry
the tram has a perfect safety record and has never lost
any riders
At mountain station you will find the Top of the Tram
Restaurant and a fantastic view of Palm Springs in the
valley below. There are miles of trails to explore or
you can just relax and enjoy the cool mountain air. Summer
time the mountain top is the perfect place to escape the
desert heat.
During the winter cross-country ski and snow shoeing rental
equipment are available at the winter adventure center.
Bring along warm clothing for your trip up the mountain,
winters are very cold and even in the summer it can be
quite cool. If your afraid of heights you can sit in the
center of the gondola and before you know it your at mountain
station.
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PALM
SPRINGS TRAM TICKETS - Tram cars depart about
every half hour from 10 a.m., Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. weekends
and holiday periods. Last car up is 8 p.m. with the last
car down at 9:45 p.m. Experience the Adventure of riding
the world’s largest rotating tramcars at the Palm
Springs Aerial Tramway.
Print at Home ticket orders are available immediately
or call 1-877-300-6138 for reservation assistance |
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Palm
Springs Aerial Tramway |
Palm
Springs Aerial Tram Packages –
Great Deal Take a thrilling
ride on the Palm Springs Tram and stay at the Best Western
Inn Palm Springs. Package includes two tickets for the tram
plus and overnight stay at the Best Western Inn. Visitors
to this Palm Springs hotel will be treated to complimentary
breakfast in the morning and free coffee service all day.
For a total of $72.80 per person / $145.60 total you get
hotel room plus 2 Tram tickets. You save $44.00 on the room
so its like getting the tram ride for free. More
information
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The
Palm Springs Tram is a fun adventure for families, school
outings or couples looking for romantic geaway. While
visiting Palm Springs there are plenty of other things
to do and places to see. The The
Living Desert Zoo isa
1200 acres zoo anf gardens with desert animals and plants.
Plan on spending at least three hours of more at the Living
Gardens.
Cabot's Pueblo Museum is
another interesting Palm Springs side trip. The museum
is housed in a one of a kind building where no two windows
or doors are the same.
The building is an amazing place to visit you will not
soon forget. Tours are usually given on weekends.
Palm
Springs Area Hotels and Packages Save money with these
great Palm Springs getaway packages. Palm Springs is a
year round resort. Spend the day, weekend or an entire
vacation exploring Palm Springs and the surrounding desert.
The
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is located minutes from
downtown Palm Springs and just a two-hour drive from
Los Angeles or San Diego.
Traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 exit Highway 111
to Palm Springs, travel 8 miles to the first signal
and turn right at Tramway Road. The Valley Station is
located approximately 4 miles up Tramway Road.
Traveling from San Diego take Interstate 15 North to
Interstate 215 North to Highway 60 East to Interstate
10 East. Exit Highway 111 to Palm Springs. Turn right
on Tramway Road. The Valley Station is located approximately
4 miles up Tramway Road. One Tramway Rd. Palm Springs,
CA. 92262
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Palm
Springs resorts, shopping, outdoor
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