Downtown Palm Springs stretches out along Palm Canyon Drive. An eclectic mix of architecture and many types of businesses incorporates retail shopping, restaurants and bars, niche museums, fountains & other water features, and much more. Buildings range from mid-century modern to Mediterranean style to newer nondescript offerings. Palm trees and majestic mountain backdrops set a visual tone, also.
Walk upon stars embedded in the sidewalks, much like in Hollywood. Homage is paid to stars of stage, screen, music, as well as local luminaries.
Several large scale building projects are underway, which limit sidewalk access in those areas. Are they to become condos, hotels, more mixed use complexes? Time will tell.
We did a lot of walking, window shopping, poking in a few shops, and checked out the art show in the park. We also visited the heritage museum area, enjoying Ruddy's General Store. Discovered Koffi, and delighted in a tea freeze on an 80 degree day in late November.
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