Places (POIs) visited during this tour

Place #1
Recommended Starting Point
Distance: 0.00mi
Map Pin
366 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
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Der North Palm Canyon Drive
Wir starten jetzt unsere Fahrt auf dem North Palm Canyon Drive, der absoluten Hauptader und dem historischen Rückgrat der Stadt.

Diese Straße folgt einem uralten Pfad der Agua Caliente Cahuilla-Indianer – lange bevor Palm Springs zum Wüsten-Hotspot wurde. Was als natürlicher Korridor durch den Canyon begann, entwickelte sich schließlich zur legendären Hauptstraße der Stadt.

In den 40er und 50er Jahren wurde dieser Abschnitt zum gesellschaftlichen Herzstück von Palm Springs. Filmstars, Musiker und Designer cruisten hier zwischen Hotels, Clubs und Privatvillen und verwandelten die Wüstenstadt in einen glamourösen Hollywood-Hotspot.

Gleich biegen wir rechts ab, um am Palm Springs Art Museum vorbeizufahren. Danach geht's zurück auf den Palm Canyon Drive und weiter Richtung Walk of Stars.
Place #2
Distance: 0.04mi
Map Pin
Belardo Rd &, N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
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Seward Johnsons „Forever Marilyn“-Statue
Gleich links abbiegen, aber schaut vorher mal nach links: Da steht „Forever Marilyn“! Diese legendäre, fast acht Meter hohe Skulptur von Seward Johnson zeigt Marilyn Monroes unvergesslichen Moment aus „Das verflixte 7. Jahr“.

Die Statue ist übrigens fast so viel herumgekommen wie Marilyn selbst! 2011 in Chicago enthüllt, ging es für sie nach New Jersey und schließlich nach Palm Springs. Nach hitzigen Diskussionen vor Ort und einem kurzen Umzug steht sie seit 2021 wieder hier im Zentrum. Ein schöner Beweis, dass Marilyn – genau wie Palm Springs – einfach ins Rampenlicht gehört.

Marilyn hat Palm Springs geliebt, um mal ohne Hollywood-Trubel abzuschalten. Gleich fahren wir an einem der Häuser vorbei, in denen sie damals gewohnt hat – ein kleiner Einblick in ihre ganz persönliche Wüsten-Oase.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Der North Palm Canyon Drive
Map Pin Place 2 Seward Johnsons „Forever Marilyn“-Statue
Map Pin Place 3 Das Palm Springs Art Museum.
Map Pin Place 4 Pulsierender Palm Canyon, Walk of Stars!
Map Pin Place 5 Auf dem South Indian Canyon Drive
Map Pin Place 6 Hier ist das Agua Caliente Kulturmuseum.
Map Pin Place 7 The Movie Colony: Hollywoods altes Wüstenversteck
Map Pin Place 8 Das Liberace-Haus, genannt „The Cloisters“.
Map Pin Place 9 Das Haus von Marilyn Monroe
Map Pin Place 10 Elvis' legendäres Flitterwochen-Versteck
Map Pin Place 11 Dean Martins berühmtes Vista Las Palmas
Map Pin Place 12 Das Anwesen von Donna Reed
Map Pin Place 13 Das Anwesen von Kirk Douglas
Map Pin Place 14 Das Dinah-Shore-Haus.
Map Pin Place 15 Hier ist Frank Sinatras Twin Palms.
Map Pin Place 16 Das legendäre Parker Palm Springs
Map Pin Place 17 Howard Hughes Rim Road: Tolle Aussichten
Map Pin Place 18 Wähle selbst: Downtown oder Indian Canyons?
Map Pin Place 19 Macht's gut und bis bald!



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+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 19 stops, covering top attractions such as Der North Palm Canyon Drive, Seward Johnsons „Forever Marilyn“-Statue, Das Palm Springs Art Museum., Pulsierender Palm Canyon, Walk of Stars!, Auf dem South Indian Canyon Drive.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Der North Palm Canyon Drive (Address: 366 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
+ Do I need a car for this tour?
Yes, this is a driving tour, designed to be completed by car, with stops spread across different locations connected by a driving route.
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There are two things that you need - 1. A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour). 2. A car. Here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a charging cable for your car. 2. Connect your phone to the car speaker system via bluetooth or use our CarPlay/Android Auto option for the best experience.
+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
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+ What makes a self-guided tour better than a guided tour?
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+ I installed the app and it's now asking for GPS and media access permissions, why?
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