The desert city of Indio features festivals, museums, and a lively downtown.
Courtesy of Indio International Tamale Festival.
The areas desert climate means warm winters, hot summers, and nearly 350 days of sunshine a year.
More than 15 types of dates are grown in the area.
The Indio International Tamale Festival
This annualfestivalis held each December in downtown Indios Miles Avenue Park.
Southwest Arts Festival
This acclaimed artfestivalis held each January at Indios Empire Polo Club.
In the Polo Clubs beautiful setting among mountains and desert, more than 200 artists participate.
Resort guests have the hotel pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center, and concierge service.
Held at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, the free event offers visitors an immersive experience.
Bird songs of the Cahuilla culture are performed, and traditional foods such as fry bread are available.
Free monthly admission days and Sunday storytimes encourage locals to take advantage of all the museum offers.
Theres a 1909 schoolhouse, a Japanese memorial garden, and a display of vintage farm tools.
Snacks, beverages, beer, and wine are available.
A large crowd at Indio International Tamale Festival.Credit:Courtesy of Indio International Tamale Festival.
Fans at Coachella Music Festival.Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Luke Bryan performing at Stagecoach Music Festival.Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
A dance performance at Riverside County Fair.Courtesy of Riverside County Fair
The Shields Date Garden on a sunny day.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Exterior of Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.Courtesy of Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Photos
Dancers at a Pow Wow in Cabazon.Terry Pierson/The Press-Enterprise via Getty Images
Empire Polo Club at sunset.Courtesy of Empire Polo Club
Old school house in Coachella Valley History Museum.Courtesy of Coachella Valley History Museum
Production of Tootsie at Indio Performing Arts Center.Courtesy of Indio Performing Arts Center
The lights at Indio Golf Course.Courtesy of Indio Golf Course
Downtown Indio, California.Matt Gush/Adobe Stock
