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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs, United States
Rotating aerial tramway climbing from the Palm Springs desert floor to the pine forests of the San Jacinto Mountains. Riders see the valley below from a cabin that turns slowly, then find trails, a restaurant and a visitor center at the top.
Highlights
- Rotating cabin floor
- Jeffrey pine forest trails
- Visitor center at top
Good to know
- Parking is $15 on top of tram fare
- Top is much cooler, bring layers
- Ride takes about 12 minutes each way
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