Palm Springs Windmill Guided Tour by Golf Cart
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
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Jihee_A
4 days ago
Tom’s passion got us excited about the history and functionality of this Palm Springs landmark. The windmills had always been a mystery to me since I was a small child, passing them on frequent trips to the desert with my grandparents. Finally learning how the wind turbines work - and how important they are to our everyday lives in ways many people take for granted - was fascinating. It’s an experience I won’t forget and one I’d recommend to everyone visiting the area.
Our tour is the only wind farm tour on a private wind farm. We are the first commercial wind farm in the San Gorgonia Pass. We provide a historical and future perspective starting from the early 1980's during the Wind Rush to today. We cover renewable energy including wind, solar and battery storage.
Departure Point
- Located on the North side of I-10 along 20th Avenue. From the I-10, off exit 120 and continue on 20th for 1 mile, or from Palm Springs, take N. Indian Canyon over the I-10 Hwy and make a left on 20th and continue 1 mile. We are located on the right. Big signs greet you along the way.
Return Details
- Located on the North side of I-10 along 20th Avenue. From the I-10, off exit 120 and continue on 20th for 1 mile, or from Palm Springs, take N. Indian Canyon over the I-10 Hwy and make a left on 20th and continue 1 mile. We are located on the right. Big signs greet you along the way.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Palm Springs Windmill Tours
62950 20th Avenue, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Join a guided golf cart tour on a private wind farm. Learn about the history of wind turbines and how they work. Start your tour with a video in the tour center. Then a tour guide will take guests on an electric golf cart around our private wind farm. We take a trip back in time to the present day. Learn about the successes and failures of inventors and engineers at the beginning of the "wind rush" in the 80's to the modern sleek designs we see today. Hear how the farm was started by a single investor and how it has grown into an energy corridor. Get up close to an operating modern turbine as tall as the Statue of Liberty. See real working wind turbines over 400 feet tall. Learn about the inner workings of wind turbines and how they contribute to the power grid. From tour novices to engineers, everyone will leave the tour with a better understanding of how this renewable energy is quickly becoming part of our energy solution. This tour is fun for the entire family.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Just provide your full name at check-in as each booking is automatically entered into our manifest.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Palm Springs Windmill Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Our tour is the only wind farm tour on a private wind farm. We are the first commercial wind farm in the San Gorgonia Pass. We provide a historical and future perspective starting from the early 1980's during the Wind Rush to today. We cover renewable energy including wind, solar and battery storage.
Departure Point
- Located on the North side of I-10 along 20th Avenue. From the I-10, off exit 120 and continue on 20th for 1 mile, or from Palm Springs, take N. Indian Canyon over the I-10 Hwy and make a left on 20th and continue 1 mile. We are located on the right. Big signs greet you along the way.
Return Details
- Located on the North side of I-10 along 20th Avenue. From the I-10, off exit 120 and continue on 20th for 1 mile, or from Palm Springs, take N. Indian Canyon over the I-10 Hwy and make a left on 20th and continue 1 mile. We are located on the right. Big signs greet you along the way.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Palm Springs Windmill Tours
62950 20th Avenue, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Join a guided golf cart tour on a private wind farm. Learn about the history of wind turbines and how they work. Start your tour with a video in the tour center. Then a tour guide will take guests on an electric golf cart around our private wind farm. We take a trip back in time to the present day. Learn about the successes and failures of inventors and engineers at the beginning of the "wind rush" in the 80's to the modern sleek designs we see today. Hear how the farm was started by a single investor and how it has grown into an energy corridor. Get up close to an operating modern turbine as tall as the Statue of Liberty. See real working wind turbines over 400 feet tall. Learn about the inner workings of wind turbines and how they contribute to the power grid. From tour novices to engineers, everyone will leave the tour with a better understanding of how this renewable energy is quickly becoming part of our energy solution. This tour is fun for the entire family.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Just provide your full name at check-in as each booking is automatically entered into our manifest.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Palm Springs Windmill Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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Jihee_A
Tom’s passion got us excited about the history and functionality of this Palm Springs landmark. The windmills had always been a mystery to me since I was a small child, passing them on frequent trips to the desert with my grandparents. Finally learning how the wind turbines work - and how important they are to our everyday lives in ways many people take for granted - was fascinating. It’s an experience I won’t forget and one I’d recommend to everyone visiting the area.
GlobeTrotting703270
Our group had a great time learning of the business of wind generation in California. Tom is a great guide full of interesting wind nuggets. Thank you, Tom and Annette, for sharing your business with friends! I can’t imagine a more unique afternoon in beautiful Palm Springs!
L&D
Mark_R
Great tour. Guide Tom was very knowledgeable and nice. You might want to wear long pants to protect your legs from blowing sand.
georgieg562
Tom was a great tour guide. The tour was very educational and the golf cart ride up close to the windmills were great. We could get off and take photos and it was a lot of fun. Highly recommend it to all Palm Springs visitors.
Susan_G
Very educational tour of the Palm Springs windmills. Thomas was an excellent tour guide. We went in the golf cart and up close to the windmills. It was a beautiful day and lovely experience. Would highly recommend if you are in Palm Springs.