13) Palm Springs
Located east of Los Angeles, here’s another place for a great weekend destination. Palm Springs is mainly known for its world class golf courses, but it offers so much more. It has the world’s largest revolving aerial tramway, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which takes you to the top of San Jacinto Peak. Once there, you can walk through some of the most beautiful desert trails you’ll ever find. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens also gives you a great way to spend the day, and learn about indigenous animals and plants. For those who want to stay indoors, the Palm Springs Art Museum offers permanent exhibitions of contemporary art and glass, in addition to a wonderful collection of Native American and Mesoamerican art. At night, you have a selection of top-notch restaurants, and can enjoy live music in many of the bars and dance halls.
