TOUR CLOSED -- The Palm Springs Art Museum has very fine collection worthy of a much larger city. Vinny Stoppia (who will be dancing with us at the convention) has been giving docent tours for several years, and will be our guide.
29D - Vinny s Palm Springs Art Museum Tour
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10.00
Thursday, June 29, 2017
TOUR CLOSED -- The Palm Springs Art Museum has very fine collection worthy of a much larger city. Vinny Stoppia (who will be dancing with us at the convention) has been giving docent tours for several years, and will be our guide.
ALMOST FULL: Palm Springs has one of the largest concentrations of mid-century modern architecture in the world. Ride in air-conditioned comfort seeing and hearing about the hundreds of homes and buildings crafted by extraordinary modernist architects. Learn about a remarkable group of architects, builders and Hollywood celebrity clients, and listen to the back stories that add life, humor, intrigue and awe to Palm Springs' extraordinary modernist legacy.
ALMOST FULL: Palm Springs has one of the largest concentrations of mid-century modern architecture in the world. Ride in air-conditioned comfort seeing and hearing about the hundreds of homes and buildings crafted by extraordinary modernist architects. Le
How did a tiny agricultural settlement become a world renowned getaway for the rich and famous and a playground of the stars? Palm Springs is unique in that many of its founding fathers were women. Pioneer John McCallum s daughter, Pearl McCallum McManus, alongside other forward-thinking women such as Nellie Coffman, Cornelia White, Julia Carnell and Zaddie Bunker created an enchanting paradise. Our guide, Vinny Stoppia (who is dancing at the convention), has been giving tours for years.
Tour Length: 2:30
30B - Vinny s Walking Tour of Glamour Homes/Inns
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10.00
Friday, June 30, 2017
How did a tiny agricultural settlement become a world renowned getaway for the rich and famous and a playground of the stars? Palm Springs is unique in that many of its founding fathers were women. Pioneer John McCallum s daughter, Pearl McCallum
This trip involves walking outside. The Moorten Botanical Gardens and Cactarium ($5 at door) is a great place to see the flora of the desert and the Palm Springs area without having to trek miles in the heat. You can stay as long as you want, between 9 am and 1 pm. Transportation to/from not included. We will facilitate shared cabs or other shared ride transport at approximately $5 each way per person.
This trip involves walking outside. The Moorten Botanical Gardens and Cactarium ($5 at door) is a great place to see the flora of the desert and the Palm Springs area without having to trek miles in the heat. You can stay as long as you want, between 9 am
This tour by air-conditioned bus will take us to windmill farms that you can see from the nearby roads. But this tour gets us up close and personal and tells the history of windmill technology; what s now successful and many failures of the past. They look quite different up close. We may even get an opportunity to dance a tip among the windmills. This tour is NOW FULLY AVAILABLE. REGISTER AND SEND PAYMENT VIA iagsdc website.
This tour by air-conditioned bus will take us to windmill farms that you can see from the nearby roads. But this tour gets us up close and personal and tells the history of windmill technology; what s now successful and many failures of the past. They l
STILL AVAILABLE: Tour during the coolest time of day. See morning colors. Average temperature 20-30 degrees cooler than at 10 am. Average daily mid-day temp in July is 105 degrees at 20percent humidity. Pre-Dawn temps average 78-86 degrees at 25percent humidity. Unique stops showcasing nature, local LGBT history and famous modernist architecture. Minimal traffic. Enjoy the sunrise over the mountains. The fun badge tour culminates in time for breakfast.
Tour Length: 2:00
6 AM - SUNRISE Fun Badge Tour
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50.00
Saturday, July 1, 2017
STILL AVAILABLE: Tour during the coolest time of day. See morning colors. Average temperature 20-30 degrees cooler than at 10 am. Average daily mid-day temp in July is 105 degrees at 20percent humidity. Pre-Dawn temps average 78-86 degrees at 25percent h
TOUR FULL: View sunset over Mt. San Jacinto. No direct sun. There is relief from the direct sun of the morning or afternoon. Temperatures may still be close to the day's high for several hours after sunset. See Palm Springs at dusk and after-dark when the night life is flourishing. Be back in time for Closing Ceremonies. This tour is on "wait list" status.
Tour Length: 2:00
6PM - SUNSET Fun Badge Tour
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50.00
Monday, July 3, 2017
TOUR FULL: View sunset over Mt. San Jacinto. No direct sun. There is relief from the direct sun of the morning or afternoon. Temperatures may still be close to the day's high for several hours after sunset. See Palm Springs at dusk and after-dark when th
Includes bus transport to/from TWO casinos, casino tour, gaming instruction. Gambling Credits will outweigh the cost of the tour. Book Now. THIS TOUR IS FULLY AVAILABLE.
73A - Casino Tour with Gambling Credits
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35.00
Monday, July 3, 2017
Includes bus transport to/from TWO casinos, casino tour, gaming instruction. Gambling Credits will outweigh the cost of the tour. Book Now. THIS TOUR IS FULLY AVAILABLE.
Learn about the Temecula Wine History; its roots before becoming the stellar wine region of southern California and its humble beginnings of the 1850 s. Though Temecula (formerly Rancho California) is a relatively young community (incorporated in 1989), the region officially became an American viticulture area in 1984. Modern Temecula wine country sits east of the Rainbow Gap in Riverside County and the wine community has grown considerably since those humble beginnings.
Tour Length: 8:00
74A -Temecula Wine Tour
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130.00
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Learn about the Temecula Wine History; its roots before becoming the stellar wine region of southern California and its humble beginnings of the 1850 s. Though Temecula (formerly Rancho California) is a relatively young community (incorporated in 1989),
Join a group to head to a nearby fireworks viewing venue. Transportation to/from not included. We will facilitate shared cabs or other shared ride transport at approximately $5 each way per person.
Tour Length: 1:30
74B - Group Fireworks Watching
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0.00
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Join a group to head to a nearby fireworks viewing venue. Transportation to/from not included. We will facilitate shared cabs or other shared ride transport at approximately $5 each way per person.