Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tour - Living in Palm SpringsOther than our climate that is nothing short of perfection here in Palm Springs, there 19s something else that visitors and residents alike love 26 and that 19s the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 14the world 19s largest rotating tram car. Want to experience the desert and alpine forest all in the same day? Well, here 19s your chance. Ideas for the tram started back in the 1930's but it was not completed until 1963. The tram travels over two-and-one-half miles showing you the breathtaking views of Chino Canyon and landing the riders at the beautiful wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. The entire ride is around ten minutes long and during that time the tram cars rotate slowly, so no matter where you sit during the journey you are guaranteed picturesque views of the valley below you until you reach an elevation 8,516 feet. Once you arrive to the top you can enjoy all of the attractions there is to offer such as two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails. You can also enjoy camping, guided nature walks, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and snow camping. The observation decks reveal spectacular views of the area. On a clear day you can even see Mt. Charleston, which is all the way near Las Vegas. To the East you can see the Salton Sea as well as the wind turbines, Palm Springs, and of course Coachella Valley. The most popular restaurant is Peaks Restaurant; a food experience above the clouds. Their menu consists of a variety of fresh vegetables and greens, dry-aged meat and poultry and fresh bread from local bakeries along with traditional plates such as pasta. As you can imagine, this place is usually always busy, so be sure to make a reservation ahead of time for guaranteed seating. Tickets to go on this amazing adventure can be purchased on their website at https://pstramway.com/tickets/. If they are sold out online or grayed out in the calendar, there are still tickets available, but they can only be purchased at the tram itself on a first come, first serve basis. Their prices range from $26.95 for adults to $16.95 for children ages 3-10 with summer/annual passes available as well as dining packages as well. Take your adventure to new heights with this fun and beautiful experience. Social: Can 19t pick a favorite season? Take a look at my video and blog to find out how to get the best of both worlds! Email: Looking to take your fun to new heights? Check out my latest blog and video post for the best Palm Springs adventure! See more Palm Springs VIdeos here: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToNealsYouTubeChannel
