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Located roughly half way between Los Angeles<\/a> and Las Vegas<\/a>, the city of Indio transforms into a world-class music destination each April when the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival<\/a> kicks off the summer concert season. Less boho than Bonnaroo<\/a> but more secluded (and, let\u2019s face it, better curated) than Lollapalooza<\/a>, Coachella has a little something for everyone\u2014from Drake to Steely Dan. But if you\u2019re burnt out on buzz bands or just curious about the local scenery, stray beyond the campgrounds and discover everything from breathtaking views to Cali\u2019s oddest roadside attraction.<\/p>\n

Plus: Check out LA’s best hotel bars. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

1. Joshua Tree<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Most people associate it with the breakout U2 album, but Californians know it as a spiritual retreat barely a half hour east of Indio. Joshua Tree National Park is celebrated for its sweepingviews, breathtaking sunrises and rugged terrain\u2014perfect for daytime hikes.<\/p>\n

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2. Casinos<\/strong>
\nNo need to trek all the way to Vegas when casinos like Spotlight 29<\/a>, Augustine<\/a> and Fantasy Springs<\/a> are a short drive from Indio. Indulge in slots, fine dining and enjoy crowd-pleasers (Earth, Wind & Fire<\/a>, R. Kelly<\/a>) that even the music snobs at Coachella could get behind.<\/p>\n

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3. <\/strong>Indian Canyons<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Once home to the Agua Caliente Cahuilla Indians, this tranquil escape in Palm Springs<\/a> features several scenic trails with varying levels of difficulty. Wind down your trip with the best date shake in the desert at the Windmill Market. For a shorter hike with a spellbinding waterfall view check out nearby Tahquitz Canyon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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4. <\/strong>Living Desert Zoo & Gardens<\/strong><\/a>
\nPanda Bear<\/a> and Caribou<\/a> are cool and all, but if you\u2019re in search of actual live animals look no further than the Living Desert, a 1,200 acre wildlife zoo that\u2019s home to dozens of desert creatures. Feed a giraffe, ride a camel and explore a beautiful botanical garden filled with native flora.<\/p>\n

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5 <\/strong>Cabazon Dinosaurs
\n<\/strong><\/a>Ever wonder where that ginormous T-Rex from Pee Wee\u2019s Big Adventure<\/a> lives? The answer lies just 40 miles up I-10 from Coachella\u2019s Indio campgrounds at the World\u2019s Biggest Dinosaurs Gift Store, home to two hulking dinos\u2014one of them reportedly the biggest in the world. Pick up oddball memorabilia at the gift shop in the belly of Dinny the Dinosaur, and try your best to ignore all the creationist propaganda.<\/p>\n

\"Cabazon\"<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Thrifting
\n<\/strong>The Coachella Valley is a mecca for vintage enthusiasts\u2014brimming with leftover clothes and other curios from snowbirds who fled the Salton Sea<\/a> years ago. While Gypsyland<\/a> gets the highest marks, known for its ace selection of furniture, it\u2019s worth visiting the well-priced Revivals<\/a> or even the scrappier Oasis Thrift Store<\/a>. Outdoor shoppers may prefer the College of the Desert Street Fair<\/a>, a weekend destination with dozens of merchants, a farmer\u2019s market and more.<\/p>\n

\"Vintage\"<\/a><\/p>\n

7. <\/strong>Palm Springs Mid Century Modern Tour<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis insider\u2019s tour is a must-see for mid-century architecture buffs or anyone wanting to bone up on desert modernism. See what made this serene locale a home away from home for stars like Sinatra and Elvis. Highlights include Lloyd Wright\u2019s art deco momento Oasis Hotel tower, and Richard Neutra\u2019s landmark Kaufmann Desert House.<\/p>\n

\"MidCentury\"<\/a><\/p>\n

8. <\/strong>Salvation Mountain<\/strong><\/a>
\nBuilt from adobe clay and thousands of gallons of paint, Leonard Knight\u2019s outsider art monument<\/a> to the supreme creator has a simple message, \u201cGod Is Love,\u201d and you can feel that love in Salvation Mountain\u2019s vibrant color scheme. With a couple generators this place would arguably make a better backdrop to Coachella if it didn\u2019t close after dark.<\/p>\n

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9. <\/strong>Desert Hot Springs<\/strong><\/a>
\nIf a little R&R is in order before leaving the desert, decompress at the Spring Resort & Spa<\/a> or Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel<\/a>, where mineral spring pools and spa services offer a restorative, romantic retreat. There\u2019s also a nude resort nearby<\/a>, if you\u2019re into that.<\/p>\n

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While you’re in town for the massive music fest, check out these other great attractions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":33534,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[1856],"class_list":["post-33404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-california","tag-destinations-2"],"acf":{"api_active":null,"api_title":null,"api_excerpt":null,"api_featured_image":null,"api_lob":null},"posts_api_cpm_point":[{"name":"","description":"","thumbnail":"","address":"Las Vegas, NV, USA","latitude":"36.1699412","longitude":"-115.13982959999998","icon":"\/images\/icons\/marker.png"}],"yoast_head":"\nNine things to see (besides music) at Coachella | Orbitz<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\""Music festival" is nowhere on this list of Coachella things to do and see. 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