Attention, Social Butterflies Wed, October 19, 2022 Things To Do Add to trip Remove from trip Great Instagram Locations in Palm Springs If a photo opportunity pops up and you don’t post it on Instagram, did it even happen? Half the fun of traveling is showing off your dazzling destinations on social media! Luckily, our eye-popping vistas and jaw-dropping attractions offer enough selfie worthy selections to fuel your feed long after your visit ends. So, ‘Gram with gusto at the following picturesque Palm Springs places… A Warm Welcome What better way to start than at the iconic Palm Springs Visitor Center. Credit @theprint_thief Next to the Visitor Center is our beautiful Welcome Sign which makes a great backdrop. And there’s also another photo opportunity at the Palm Springs mural just behind the Visitor Center. Those Colored Doors If you’re on Instagram, then you’ve probably seen the famous Palm Springs colored doors. The Palm Springs colored doors are one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. People come from all over to take photos of these colorful doors. And it’s not just tourists; even celebrities have been known to snap a selfie with these doors! You will find these throughout the city, but with a concentration in the neighborhoods of South Palm Springs. https://visitpalmsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Visit-Palm-Springs-visitpalmsprings-Instagram-colored-doors-reel.mp4 Colorful Places If you like color, then the place you’ll want to stay is at Saguaro Palm Springs. Not only are they know for their pool parties, there are photo opportunities throughout the property. Credit @colormecourtney One of the most photographed edifices in town is the iconic entryway of The Parker. Characterized by a sunny orange door flanked by dreamy white lattice, this landmark is your portal to popularity – just snap, post, and voila! Credit @graymalin Public Art You’re ready for your close-up! Now’s your chance to star alongside one of the most iconic silver screen personalities of all time, Marilyn Monroe. Her towering likeness draws film fans and pop culture enthusiasts from all over the world. Pose against the San Jacinto Mountains or swivel around and capture downtown in your background. Any way you turn, you’re in the lap of legacy! https://visitpalmsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/public-art-reel.mp4 In fact, our visionary vistas are peppered with public art. Even the benches in Palm Springs evoke desert whimsy and inviting vignettes. From the floral brilliance of Tysen Knight’s work to the pop-art realness of Emeline Tate’s benches to the playful patterns in designs by Paul Andrew Berry and Ernesto Ramirez, these seats will get you on your feet! Right downtown next to The Rowan is our PS I Love You sign, where you can become the “I” in I Love You. This is a great location because there is public art all around. But no selfie-respecting shutterbug should miss the opportunity to take flight with the rainbow-drenched Angel Wings downtown. Colette Miller created the inspiring initiative back in 2012, and her brainchild has since flourished into a global phenomenon. When you perch between these celestial appendages, you are part of a truly transcendent flock! Next-Level Views Indian Canyons in Palm Springs are a must-see for some spectacular social media content. The canyons are home to a variety of plant and animal life, and the views are simply breathtaking. Indian Canyons is sure to please. https://visitpalmsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Visit-Palm-Springs-visitpalmsprings-Instagram-indian-canyons-reel.mp4 Credit @halesyah Credit @travelwith.dna From swirls to twirls, take a spin with Palm Springs Windmill Tours. Just as the churning turbines have powered classic movies like Rain Man, they will also electrify your vacation photos! Credit @asyatravels For ultimate elevation, the Aerial Tramway is your ticket! Explore the mighty mountain ridge and discover photo opps on high. Depending on the time of year, you can see snow, waterfalls and even endangered species like bald eagles and bighorn sheep. Your portfolio will be wild and your followers will be totes jelz! Credit @luis_ivol Architecture & Design Star power shimmers from every corner of Palm Springs. You can selfie the day away at Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate. Don’t forget to include a shot of the piano-shaped swimming pool! Elvis Presley’s honeymoon hideaway. You’ll be the king (or queen) of Instagram! This is a private residence, so please take your images/video from the street. If your feed is more understated, consider a trip to Kaufmann Desert House, an architectural marvel. You’ll recognize this from one of the locations in the movie Don’t Worry Darling. 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