CV History: After 62 Years, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Remains One the Valley’s Most Popular Attractions—for Locals and Tourists Alike

CV History: After 62 Years, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Remains One the Valley’s Most Popular Attractions—for Locals and Tourists Alike

The most dramatic attraction in Palm Springs is an unforgettable ride—straight up the mountain. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which opened in 1963, was outfitted during the summer of 2000 with the world’s largest, most state-of-the-art rotating cable cars. The two 80-passenger cars slowly revolve, affording visitors both an exciting up-close view of rocky crags, and an all-encompassing panorama of the Coachella Valley floor. The tram ride fro…