Indian Wells lies in a basin of the Santa Rosa Mountains; palm trees, gardens, and lush scenery define the area. Its distinct travel themes include tennis at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, golf at the Indian Wells Golf Resort, and the Eisenhower Walk of Honor and Veterans' Memorial. When choosing a destination, it is therefore helpful to first decide what brings you there: Will tennis or a tournament shape your stay, are you interested in golf as a focus in its own right, or would you like to visit the memorial? The two-week BNP Paribas Open is a date-specific occasion; the location and landscape describe the area independently of any single event.
The Landscape
Its location in a basin of the Santa Rosa Mountains provides the geographic setting; palm trees, gardens, and lush scenery define the area. When choosing a destination, the landscape is a point of interest in its own right alongside specific activities such as tennis or golf, particularly if you do not want to plan your trip solely around an event date.
Tennis: Lessons, Tournaments, and Events
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden offers tennis programs and instruction from world-class professionals, including Danie Visser, formerly ranked number one in the world in doubles. If you want to include tennis in your trip planning not just as an event but also as an opportunity to learn, there are two distinct options here: a program or lesson, and the tournament. Information about coaches and programs may change; check the current offerings when making specific plans.
The BNP Paribas Open is the largest two-week combined sporting event outside the four Grand Slam tournaments. For travel planning, these are two distinct tennis occasions: the tournament centers on the two-week combined event, while the lessons offer an opportunity to learn from professionals. The Tennis Garden also hosts concerts and shows; the program varies. If a particular performance is the deciding factor, check the dates before making plans.
Golf at the Indian Wells Golf Resort
The Indian Wells Golf Resort is a golf destination in its own right. The Players Course features a dynamic bunker layout and generous fairway corridors. If you would like to include a round in your travel plans, check the current playing options in advance.
Eisenhower Walk of Honor and Veterans' Memorial
The Eisenhower Walk of Honor and Veterans' Memorial combines an eternal fountain with a bronze bust of General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Two granite walls, each seven feet high, bear the names of hundreds of Indian Wells residents who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and lived in the city for at least three years. The design thus brings together two dimensions of remembrance: an individual historical figure and the recognition by name of many residents who served in the military.
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