Location: Indio
Top Things to do in Indio
Top 10 Things to do in Indio, United States
Set in the picturesque Coachella Valley, Indio boasts spectacular panoramas with distant foothills, soft blue skies, and easy access to phenomenal golf courses and other outdoor activities. Known as the “City of Festivals”, Indio has annual festivals that celebrate Native American culture, hot air ballooning, art, and food. The Coachella Valley is home to golf-happy communities like Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, and La Quinta. A unique combination of year-round temperate weather, distinctive desert and mountain terrain, and exceptionally high maintenance standards rewards golfers with fantastic play experiences in and near Indio. The Indio golf menu, please: Heading the list of places to tee up are The Golf Club at Terra Lago, Eagle Falls Golf Course, Indio Golf Course, and Indian Palms Country Club. A fun family-oriented activity is the Shields Date Farm, a great educational experience where you can learn how dates are grown and sample a date shake. To learn more about the area, visit the Coachella Valley History Museum on Miles Avenue. If you like to wager, Indio is home to the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, which has 2,000 slots and video poker and 40 table games, including bingo. Popular Indio festivals include the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival in February, The Coachella Valley Stagecoach Country Festival in April, and the Indio International Tamale Festival in December.
Restaurants in Indio
1. Empire Polo Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By advcards - Reno, Nevada
Fun afternoon but very hot. They allowed you to bring your own food and drink. Be sure and stomp divots during halftime, what fun. The announcer did a great job of explaining the rules. Interesting fact a polo field is equal to 9 football fields
2. Palms to Pines Scenic Byway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Offering a variety of scenic glider rides over the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains including Toro Peak, Mount San Jacinto, Mount San Gorgonio, and Joshua Tree.
Reviewed By 894waynew - Aurora, Colorado
I absolutely love to drive this road. A lot of people love to be passengers so they can enjoy the experience. We than stop for lunch in Idylewilde . There is several different restaurants and you can choose one to suit your own favorite restaurants.
3. Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Overall Ratings
5 based on 417 reviews
Reviewed By Katy R
My husband and I had a trip scheduled to this tournament for some time and it did not disappoint.
Starting from the beginning, purchasing tickets was simple. The tickets weren’t the cheapest, and to do a full day you must purchase both day and night tickets, but the seats I selected were worth the money (4 rows up from the VIP...which meant on the day I visited, I shared air with both Will Ferrell and Pete Sampras!). I also bought parking ahead of time for $25, we didn’t need to do this as our hotel offered a shuttle and you can turn up on the day and pay $25 cash (we know for next time now!)
The stadium and venue is new and it shows. The facilities are well kept and the restrooms were some of the best public restrooms I have used (as a woman this is a vital thing). There were plenty of food & beverage stands to cater for all tastes and picnic bench seating, which seemed to be available when we needed it. The stadium seats were pretty comfortable and gave you plenty of leg room so that you didn’t feel like you were going to knee the person in front of you in the back of the head. However, the stadium had a close, almost intimate feel, where you are close to the tennis. I have been to Flushing Meadows, and it is definitely not the case there. An important thing was that the venue never felt crowded. I have been to Wimbledon a handful of times, and every time I go it seems they are trying to squeeze as many people into the grounds as possible, which isn’t pleasant.
Another pro of Indian Wells over Wimbledon is that restaurants are available to non-VIPs. My husband and I enjoyed a fantastic meal at Wolfgang Puck’s pop up restaurant, Spago. We had a short wait, but it was worth it.
We were totally sold on both the event and venue. We will definitely be back!
4. Coachella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
The most well-known and heavily attended music festival in the US, the Coachella Music and Arts festival has been luring music lovers to Indio, CA since 1999. Celebrity sightings, non-stop sunshine, and bohemian chic summer fashions are as much a signifier of the festival as the eclectic lineup of music itself, making it the perfect homage to the golden state. Coachella has become so popular with fans that it has extended from one two-day weekend to two successive three-day weekends. Throw camping, dancing, and lots of eating and drinking into the mix, and you've got the ultimate taste of California summer.
Reviewed By lovept - Fresno, California
Wow, we have been before and we had a blast. We got super spoiled when we did the Safari Tents this last year and loved it. The tents were a bit hot (even with AC) and you have restroom/shower trailers but other than that, it is top notch the whole weekend with golf cart service, front row for most of the stages, backstage and artist access and yummy food. Loved it and it will be the only way we will do Coachella from now on.
5. Old Town La Quinta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 444 reviews
Get ready to experience Main Street in Old Town La Quinta. Where the spirit and architecture of Old California is brought to life in a chic outdoor shopping and dining village. With sophisticated boutiques and curated fashion, delicious dining and exciting nightlife, wine tastings, art shows, live weekend music and a multitude of seasonal events, including Art Under the Umbrellas, Taste of La Quinta and the Sunday Certified Farmers' Market.
Reviewed By GPaCalgary - Calgary
We combined a visit to our favorite coffee house in Old Town with a thorough trip through the exhibits of The La Quinta Arts Festival. The artistic talent here is unbelievable. Every medium imaginable is used to create the masterpieces displayed here. And there are numerous booths to purchase food and beverages
6. Shield's Date Farm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 602 reviews
Shields Date Garden has been part of the Coachella Valley for more than 90 years. Although many things have changed, Shields commitment to excellent quality and customer service remains. We invite you to visit our store/restaurant. Tour our beautiful gardens or view the iconic "Romance & Sex Life of the Date" movie.
Reviewed By mrsagf - washington dc
Where else to see the 10 minute video on "Romance and Sex Life of the Date Palm," except in the gift shop of Shields' Date Farm? Dates are a labor intensive crop brought to the Coachella Valley in 1890. This may have been the original Shields Date Farm, but now it is labeled palm and citrus gardens (free to walk in them with a meal receipt), good cafe (see separate TripAdvisor reviews) and gift shop with soda fountain, where you buy your excellent date shake. (We were skeptics, too, and became believers.)
Today's actual date farm is elsewhere, because it is serious agribusiness. The date varieties packaged in the gift shop were an education. We bought several packages and got the mail order catalogue.
7. Indian Wells Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By SimoneCanada - Canada
Manicured to perfect , one of the most scenic golf courses in Palm Springs. Apparently has been rated in the top 25 golf courses in California. PGA skins events have been held here
A beautiful facility , friendly efficient staff and a fairly challenging course. Good food in the Vue restaurant
8. Big Blue Air Corporation
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Big Blue Air Corporation offers a variety of tours and charter services. Whether you want to be dropped off at a golf course, tour the Coachella Valley, or go wine tasting, Big Blue can take you there in luxury!
Reviewed By Brian C S - Portland, Oregon
Chris is superlative in many ways. Funny, personable but also a serious businessman and golfer he's been around the world and then settled here as a professional pilot and entrepreneur. Connected socially, Chris gives you a bird's eye view of the who's, what's and where's of the valley with plenty of mountain flying thrills along the way. I've been to Palm Springs 10 times, but this was the highlight to date. Thanks Big Blue!!!
9. Augustine Casino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Chris M - Palm Springs, California
We love coming here for Sunday's buffet . Champagne brunch , bottomless memosas and Mexican buffet for about 12 bucks , can't bet that!
10. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 293 reviews
Spectacular casino located 35 minutes from Palm Springs, complete with Vegas-like shows.
Reviewed By Maureen S - London, Canada
My husband and myself were attending a Canadian Snowbirds Annual Winter Information Meeting. We walked around the casino and hotel area before heading over to the Special Events Center. The hotel was large, open with a attractive lobby and registration desk. There were numerous eating options, a gift shop, large pool/spa area and extensive parking with rolling grounds. Not to forget the immense Casino and entertainment area. Something for everyone.
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