The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is set to operate on a special schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, running from Thursday, November 28 to Sunday, December 1. During this period, the first tram will depart at 8:00 a.m., with the last one going up at 8:00 p.m. The final tram down will be at 9:30 p.m.
On Thanksgiving Day itself, November 28, visitors can purchase Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets which cover both tram admission and dinner at Pines Café. These tickets are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with dinner service starting at 11:00 a.m. Prices for these combination tickets are $41 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children aged three to ten. The menu offers choices such as oven-roasted turkey, maple-glazed ham or vegetarian lasagna, along with various side dishes and pumpkin pie for dessert. Beverages like fountain drinks, coffee or tea are included.
Peaks Restaurant will also offer a special menu on Thanksgiving Day featuring butternut squash soup or walnut salad as starters; oven-roasted turkey breast served with seasonal sides; and desserts including an apple brown butter tart or pumpkin pie. Dining begins at 11:00 a.m., priced at $51 for adults and seniors, and $26 for children aged three to ten; however, tram fare is not included in this price. Peaks Restaurant will continue to serve its regular menu alongside the holiday offerings. Reservations are recommended for dining here on Thanksgiving Day by calling 760-325-4537 or visiting their website.