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The awe-inspiring Joshua Tree National Park is a just trip from Palm Springs. Photo by Susan Dibblee Blender
The awe-inspiring Joshua Tree National Park is a just trip from Palm Springs. Photo by Susan Dibblee Blender
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Finding fun things to do in Palm Springs, the glamorous California desert resort area, isn't hard with our family travel guide. Palm Springs is about a two-hour drive from Los Angeles. Stay cool at Wet 'n Wild Palm Springs' 600-foot lazy river, or visit the Cabazon Dinosaurs for a special selfie the kids won't forget. Take the Palm Springs tram for an aerial view of the region or just relax by the hotel pool. Palm Springs weather offers year-round sunshine and little rain, so grab your visors and your binoculars for these fun activities in Palm Springs with kids.

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