Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is a unique attraction located in the heart of the Coachella Valley. The tramway takes visitors on a breathtaking 10-minute ride from the desert floor up to the towering San Jacinto Mountains. The tramway boasts the largest rotating tram car in the world, providing visitors with 360-degree views of the Coachella Valley as they ascend to an elevation of over 8,500 feet. The tramway was completed in 1963 and has since become one of Palm Springs' most popular attractions.

The tramway route passes over five different ecological zones, providing visitors with a glimpse of the diverse flora and fauna of the region. At the top of the tramway, visitors can explore trails, picnic areas, and even a restaurant. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is not just a fun attraction, but it also has historical significance. The construction of the tramway was a remarkable engineering feat that required overcoming many challenges, including building the towers on steep cliffs and working in extreme weather conditions. The tramway was built using a helicopter to transport the heavy cable needed to construct the towers—at the time, it was the first time a helicopter had been used in this way.