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Palm Springs Desert Museum | | • | A diverse mix of music, drama, comedy, opera, and dance is presented in an intimate state-of-the-art theater.
Annenberg Theatre | | • | Offering interactive exhibits that encourage children to explore the world around them.
Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert | | • | Exhibits highlight the history and culture of the local indigenous Agua Caliente and other Cahuilla peoples. A superb educational program includes California Indian storytelling, native craft classes and a “spirit keepers” program series.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum | | • | Classic vaudeville, music, and dance from the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s.
Fabulous Palm Springs Follies | | • | Providing opera and music enrichment to children throughout the Palm Springs area; includes information about their “concert in the park” series.
Palm Springs Opera Guild | | • | Listing of fun nightclubs in and around the Palm Springs area.
Nightclubs in Palm Springs | | • | World-class music, theater, and dance from around the globe.
McCallum Theatre | | • | A guide for exploring the art found throughout Palm Desert in public places.
Art In Public Places |
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| • | The region has some of the world’s premiere golfing.
Golf in Palm Springs | | • | There are over 100 golf courses in the Valley, and more than one third of them are in Palm Desert. This guide lists the courses found in the area.
Golf in Palm Desert | | • | There are many places to play tennis throughout Palm Springs—in public parks as well as private courses found in country clubs and recreation centers.
Tennis in Palm Springs | | • | On the tribal lands of the Agua Caliente Indians, the Canyons encompass several canyons of stunning beauty; hiking and horseback trails of varying grades allow visitors to enjoy the indigenous flora and fauna and ranger lead tours provide added interest. The Trading Post in Palm Canyon has hiking maps, refreshments, Indian art and artifacts, books, jewelry, local pottery, baskets and weaving.
Indian Canyons | | • | Beautiful rock formations, natural gardens of cacti, and information-rich visitor’s centers make this National Park a “must-visit”.
Joshua Tree National Park | | • | Explore the desert around Palm Springs and Palm Desert with an exhilarating jeep tour.
Desert Adventures Jeep Tours | | • | Sixteen acres of water park fun for kids of all ages.
Knott’s Soak City Water Park | | • | Tramcars rotate as they rise 8,000 feet up the mountainside; large glass windows grant stunning views of the desert below.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway | | • | Pamper yourself with a spa treatment from one of the many in the area.
Palm Desert Spa Guide | | • | Swimming, golf, spa treatments, dining, and more.
Marriott’s Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa | | • | This gay resort features a large swimming pool, jacuzzi, and beautiful grounds.
Camp Palm Springs |
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There are two primary shopping streets in the region: Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs and El Paseo in Palm Desert, and four indoor malls: Palm Springs Desert Fashion Plaza, Palm Springs Mall, Westfield Shoppingtown, and Indio Fashion Mall. There is a fantastic range of restaurants ands eateries in the region; here are some of the very best: |
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| • | This excellent non-profit zoological park is dedicated to the conservation of desert creatures and plants and features 10 different ecosystems, including a canyon complete with bobcats, mountain lions, Mexican wolves and golden eagles.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens | | • | The Academy offers a comprehensive range of stimulating classes for children and adults; works are on show in the adjoining gallery. Popular with visitors, a drop-in class for children is available on Saturday mornings.
Desert Fine Arts Academy | | • | A beautiful and harrowing memorial consisting of eleven bas-relief sculptures bearing representations of children and adults; the artist took these from archival film and photographic footage.
Desert Holocaust Memorial | | • | Celebrating the combat aircraft used in World War II, the museum has one of the world’s largest collections of flying WWII warplanes.
Palm Springs Air Museum | | • | The Village Green is home to the McCallum Adobe (the oldest extant structure in Palm Springs) and the “Little House,” built in 1893 by city's first hotelier.
Village Green Heritage Center |
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Interest Rates >Second Home Financing
You have returned every year to your favorite vacation area, and have finally decided to buy a second home in the special place where you enjoy your holidays. It is an excellent time to apply for a mortgage loan to make your purchase.
The climate for second home mortgages is the most favorable in years. Low interest rates and a recovering economy have attracted more buyers than ever before to purchase a second home for investment and vacation purposes. Many homeowners with a strong credit history have been able to qualify for a home equity loan at excellent rates, and have used their equity cash for down payment and closing costs on a second home.
Lending institutions are offering a wide range of affordable home loans. The rule of thumb is that a buyer can qualify for a loan amount based on 28 percent of their gross income. Often repeat buyers discover that they can borrow more than they assumed possible.
If you wish to take advantage of today's reasonable interest rates to purchase a second home, consult a real estate professional who can help to make your dream a reality.
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