Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
The largest rotating aerial tramway in the world, the 10 minute ride takes you from 2,643 ft to 8,516 ft above sea level. On a clear day, you can see over 200 miles northward, to Mt. Charleston (north of Las Vegas). There are restaurants, hikes, and nature at the top.
During the summer, the air can be as much as 40 °F (22 °C) cooler at the top than in the desert.