Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Ride 'n' Dine Thanksgiving at 8,500 Feet
Thu, Nov 2611:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; First tram up at 8:00 AM; Holiday dining served at Pines Café from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM; last tram down at 9:30 PM
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Mountain Station1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 · 44.8 mi approx. from RiversideDirections
All ages welcome; stroller-accessible tramcars and Mountain Station observation decks
From $41Ride 'n' Dine package ~$41 adults / $26 children ages 3–10 (includes round-trip tram ride and holiday dinner)
About this adventure
Take Thanksgiving dinner to literal new heights aboard the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, ascending two-and-a-half miles up Chino Canyon in rotating tram cars to the 8,516-foot Mountain Station in Mt. San Jacinto State Park. The crisp alpine air, soaring pine trees, and 360-degree views of the Coachella Valley provide an unforgettable family setting. The special Thanksgiving Ride 'n' Dine package at Pines Café combines tram admission with a holiday dinner featuring oven-roasted turkey or honey-glazed ham, savory stuffing, seasonal vegetables, dinner roll, and a slice of traditional pumpkin pie. Afterwards, families can explore easy nature viewpoints and observe native mountain wildlife.
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