You should receive your copy of our guide within two to three weeks. Greater palm springs visitors guide view or request one. For many angelenos, palm springs is primarily a long weekend getaway, a place to lounge by a swimming pool with a good book in hand. Cspans local content vehicles lcvs made a stop in their 20 lcv cities tour in palm springs, california, on may 610 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Tour palm springss most iconic midcenturymodern homes by. Kurt is a master at sharing interesting backstories and neighborhood histories the time just flew by. Hop on our 36 passenger luxury charter bus and have a ball with our guides as. He knows his stars, having spent his working years as a celebrity journalist. Johns love of architecture takes you into midcentury neighborhoods where indooroutdoor living began in america. Yes, it is a little on the pricey side, but for what you get, it is totally worth it. On palm spring s main drag sits one of the citys oldest architectural touchstones, a concrete bell tower salvaged from the long gone oasis hotel which was designed by lloyd wright son of frank in 1924. Home book a tour private events blog contact home book a tour private. Journey into a pristine, 30,000 acre desert oases wilderness, accessible and exclusive to covered wagon tours.
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We offer all of that in a 3hour tour, inside a comfortable, airconditioned suv. Join trevor odonnell, one of californias most knowledgeable and accommodating architectural tour professionals, for a fascinating and entertaining exploration of the citys unique collection of modernist homes and buildings. From nature trails to golf courses to shopping, this city could easily cram full an entire week. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. From interstate 10 take the indian avenue exit exit 120, go north and just over the bridge turn left on 20th street and continue past motel 6 along the service road heading west. I will enjoy ps with a greatly renewed appreciation thank you, kurt. Instead of piling into a crowded tour bus with a mass of strangers, enjoy a personalized private tour with a guide who can answer your questions and tell you the stories you want to. Modernism 101 tour best of the best tours palm springs, ca. Where you will visit a variety of the finest dining establishments available.
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This was a terrific tour comfortable ride, superinformative and such a charming and knowledgeable host. Drive through the citys beautiful historic districts and hear the stories behind highlights like the plaza theater, the aerial tramway, and the indian canyons. Your expert, onboard naturalist guide and wagon master will entertain you as you explore the rugged landscape. Discover the best hotels, restaurants and things to do with this highly curated palm springs travel guide. Covered wagon tours palm springs activities things to. This is a great tour for the first time visitors to the palm springs, ca. Please let the hotels know that you are participating in the ride, so that you receive the special tdps rate. Greater palm springs travel california, usa lonely planet. The colorful and stylish doors of palm springs are a modernist mainstay.
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