Name: Palm Springs Midcentury Week
Start: 2025-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Palm Springs, CA, USA

OregonWest Excursions

32 reviews

Feb 16 - 21, 2025

Group size: 20 - 30

Palm Springs Midcentury Week

Palm Springs, CA, USA

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OregonWest Excursions

32 reviews

Feb 16 - 21, 2025

Group size: 20 - 30

Early in 2024, we were able to plan a short trip for a small group to Palm Springs. It was a total blast. Now that the city has announced it's schedule for Modernism Week, we are going again! This time we will leave a couple things out and add a couple of new adventures in to make this a great week of exploration and celebration of the vibe and look that made Palm Springs one of the most enjoyed destinations in the United States.

Palm Springs has some of the best examples of Midcentury Modern Architecture anywhere and celebrates this esthetic during Modernism Week. OregonWest will travel to Palm Springs for the beautiful weather, a fantastic National Park, beautiful sights, fun activities, great food, and the celebration of Modernism Week. Join us for a fun adventure in the winter sun!

Day 1 - Sunday, Feb 16
Day 1 - Sunday, Feb 16
Arrive in Palm Springs
Today we will leave Portland in the early afternoon on a direct flight and arrive in Palm Springs by 5PM. We will check into our hotel and then have a great dinner together in downtown Palm Springs. This will be a great way to kick off a fun week in the sun. (D)
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Day 2 - Monday, Feb. 17
Day 2 - Monday, Feb. 17
Aerial Tram & Wind Turbine Tour
After breakfast at the hotel we will head out on our way to the Palm Springs Aerial Tram. The exhilarating ride on the world’s largest rotating tram car travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. At the top there are viewpoints, exhibits, and miles of trails to explore. We will eat lunch with a view before descending on the tram. We will take a short journey to a Wind Turbine Farm for an informative tour before heading back to the hotel to freshen up before dinner in downtown. (B, L, D)
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Day 3 - Tuesday, Feb 18
Day 3 - Tuesday, Feb 18
Joshua Tree National Park
This morning we will have an earlier start as we prepare for our tour of the Joshua Tree National Park. This will be a great way to see some of the most incredible areas of this huge park. There will be opportunities to get out and walk around some of the Joshua Trees and rock formations as we explore. We will have lunch and return to downtown Palm Springs. There will be time to either rest or explore downtown prior to dinner on the town in one of Palm Springs many excellent restaurants.
(B, L, D)
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Day 4-Wednesday, Feb 19
Day 4-Wednesday, Feb 19
Cowboy Cruisin'
This morning there will be time in downtown to explore or grab a date milkshake with a bit of free time to enjoy the shopping or exhibits that Palm Springs has to offer. Lunch will be on your own and we will come together as a group in the afternoon to head out to a Wagon Train Dinner in the desert outside of town. A covered wagon tour and some good cowboy grub with music and dancing will take us into the night. Enjoy sitting around the campfire before returning to town. (B, D)
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Day 5 - Thursday, Feb 20
Day 5 - Thursday, Feb 20
Village Fest and Midcentury Modern
Today enjoy time in town with Midcentury events and the Palm Springs classic, Village Fest. The Midcentury Modern Week events have not yet been released, but we are keeping time in the schedule for architectural tours, cocktail receptions, classic car shows, or open houses. We will have lunch as a group today and spend the day immersed in Midcentury Culture. This evening after dinner, enjoy strolling the streets during Village Fest before returning to the hotel. (B, L, D)
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Day 6 - Friday, Feb 21
Day 6 - Friday, Feb 21
Heading back home
This morning we will have breakfast at the hotel and then head to the Palm Springs International Airport and the short direct flight home. As always, a luxury motor coach will be waiting to escort guests back to their pick up locations. (B)
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Day 1 - Sunday, Feb 16

Arrive in Palm Springs

Today we will leave Portland in the early afternoon on a direct flight and arrive in Palm Springs by 5PM. We will check into our hotel and then have a great dinner together in downtown Palm Springs. This will be a great way to kick off a fun week in the sun. (D)

Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island were Fantastic! Beautiful country, very clean & people were so nice. Loved the inlets and coves.

By Judith U for Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island on Sep 18, 2024

We discovered many facts about Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The area is rich in history. Meals and accommodations were lovely.

By Theresa F for Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island on Aug 30, 2024

We had a great time. Wonderful people, great accommodations, good food. Great tour director and bus driver. My only concerns were we didn't have a guide with us traveling through from Portland to Halifax. We were unsure about customs since this was our first time outside the united states. Luckily returning the airport staff was gracious to help us. We should of been notified that we would have to go through customs in Calgary on the way and returning that we had to go through security and customs again. Makes a long day when you have to be up before the chickens.

By Lynette H for Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island on Aug 25, 2024

We enjoyed this trip! Wonderful traveling companions and the direction of an experienced tour director who resides in Nova Scotia. The local food was amazing and the history that Anne shared with us was so interesting. Oregonwest did a fabulous tour!

By Steven T for Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island on Aug 22, 2024

Unfortunately the Lake Chelan part had to be canceled due to fires. Suncadia Resort was put in as a substitute which is not our choice of types of places to stay. Prices were over the TOP!!. The plays at Leavenworth were great, but we missed the bear on the trail in town. Tom's arranging of a trip to the Cashmere Folk Museum was a highlight for us. Too much wine and we were not impressed by it and the fancy name for the purchased snacks was the only thing fancy about them. The wineries did not seem to be prepared for our arrival with only one staff person on hand trying to do everything. The middle winery did not have anything set up for us and offered no information as to what kind of grapes etc. There is a jet boat ride on the Columbia which could have been accessed perhaps since Chelan was out. We will probably avoid a "mini-bus" trip in the future. Only cup holders by the windows, no pocket on the back of the seats for maps, etc., really tight quarters. The first day I was on the wheel well and by our first stop I felt like a "pretzel"(I am short and just over 90 lbs) so can't imagine what most people would feel like. The seat belt holder on the jump seat by the door seemed to "jumpout" and snag my husbands leg causing a pretty good bleed. The only way to see out was mostly to the side you were on as the seat backs are too high to see anything forward. Except the wine snacks, food was great. Really appreciated the nice breakfast offering at the Bavarian Inn, much better than the toughest waffle I have ever eaten, dish of fruit, coffee and fruit at Suncadia for over $60.00 for two. Unfortunately if we really want to experience Lake Chelan one more time we will probably do it on our own. Forgot to mention the the Snoqualimie Falls stop and lunch was really nice.

By Ron G for Lake Chelan and Leavenworth on Aug 22, 2024

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