This Thursday-night tradition plays host to over 180 booths from local vendors that include antiques, jewelry, specialty food and beverages, art, and much more. Palm Springs VillageFest is the ideal place to find that one-of-a-kind gift or souvenir.

Sunnylands is as rich in historical significance as beauty. The striking mid-century modern house (and surrounding grounds) have hosted U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries, and celebrities. Come for the history and stay for works of art by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, and more, plus the best botanical gardens in the desert.

Housed in a massive hangar space near the Palm Springs International Airport, this unique museum contains real airplanes that swept through the skies during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and both world wars. Walk through cockpits, explore plane interiors, or book a flight aboard a P-51 Mustang or iconic World War II PT-17 Stearman biplane.

A visit to Shields Date Garden makes for a delicious day trip. Cool off with a refreshing date shake at the original 1960s shake counter, then browse every imaginable product incorporating the versatile fruit. Walk the beautiful grounds and don’t forget to pick up your own date crystals so you can recreate the shake experience at home.

Temecula Valley, also known as Southern California Wine Country, is well worth a visit. With Mediterranean-style weather, rolling hills, and green valleys providing ideal conditions for wine producing and tasting, it makes for a perfect day trip. Sample the varietals, and even have your favorites shipped home seasonally.