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SPECIAL TRAM HOURS FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY
PALM SPRINGS, CA (January 5, 2020) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe holiday hours during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend January 18-20 with the first tram up each day at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down at 9:45 p.m. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes.
At the Mountain Station, visitors may enjoy viewpoints, dining, a gift shop, a natural history museum, over 50 miles of hiking trails and two documentary-style movies about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Mount San Jacinto State Park.
Tram admission is $26.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 3-10 years.
Special discounts and packages are available after 4:00 p.m. Twilight Tickets are $23.95 for adults and seniors, and $13.95 for children ages 3-10.
Tickets for February 15 through 17 may be purchased at the Tramway on the day of your visit. We are sorry, but advance purchase is not available for those dates. Thank you.
TRAMWAY’S SNOW GUESSING CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 20, 2019) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing Contest officially ended on Wednesday, November 20 with one inch of measurable snow at the Tramway’s Mountain Station as of 2:00 p.m.
The first ten contestants who submitted the correct date are:
- M. Bratton of Indio
- Richard Namey of Desert Hot Springs
- Dan Baumann of Morongo Valley
- Brenda Siddon of Desert Hot Springs
- Dave Butts of Anchorage, AK
- Marie Montenegro of Palm Springs
- Cindy Hensel of Bermuda Dunes
- Carol Morin of Desert Hot Springs
- Kimberly Ellis of Palm Desert
- Phillip Merriam of Highland
The winners will receive four Tramway admissions plus a Tramway ornament. The contest began October 1 and 955 entries were received.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES CONTINUE AT PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Santa Visits, Holiday Hours, Holiday Dining and More!
PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 12, 2019) Santa visits the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway on Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free candy canes and photo opportunities for the kids bring another dose of Yuletide merriment to all who visit the Tramway’s Mountain Station.
Then, on Sunday, December 15 is “Breakfast with Santa”. Starting at 9:00 a.m., join Ol’ St. Nick for crafts, holiday treats and a delicious meal in an alpine setting. Tickets are $40 for adults and seniors, and $26.00 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is included. Advanced tickets are required by calling 760-325-1449.
On December 25, 2019 and January 1, 2020, Ride ’n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—are available for purchase beginning at 8:00 a.m. (rather than the usual 4:00 p.m.) Dinner service begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. Combination tickets are $36 for adults and seniors, and $23.50 for children (ages 3-10).
Peaks Restaurant serves their regular lunch and dinner menus along with a special prix fixe holiday menu beginning at 11:00 a.m. on December 25, 2019 and January 1, 2020. Reservations are recommended and may be made by either calling 760-325-4537 or via Open Table on the Tram’s website (www.pstramway.com/dining).
The Tramway operates a special schedule from December 21, 2019 through January 5, 2020. The first tram up each day is at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up is at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down is at 9:45 p.m.
