How to recreate the local dates from this season of 'The Bachelorette'

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On Tuesday night, the 19th star of "The Bachelorette" bid farewell to her first filming location of the reality TV show's 18th season: the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells.

Minnesota native Michelle Young's journey to find love premiered Oct. 19 on ABC, and the first four episodes were filmed at the resort and around the Coachella Valley (and at one point the High Desert).

The next stop on Young's season — and the only other filming location revealed other than the finale, which sneak peeks reveal was shot at an oceanside spot — is Minneapolis, where Young works as an elementary school teacher.

Young and the contestants vying for her heart packed a great deal of sightseeing into their four episodes in the Coachella Valley, and if you'd like to recreate any of their romantic experiences with your own special someone, we've got all the information you need.

Date Idea 1: Spend the night at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

The former "The Bachelor" contestant from Matt James' season kicked off her first episode by meeting all 30 eligible men at the Renaissance Esmeralda, which doubled as the hotel for the cast and the home base for many of the dates to follow.

If you and your beau want to dress up and walk down the lobby's grand staircase together just like Young and her men, it's going to cost you at least $220, because you'll have to stay the night. For an additional fee, you can explore the hotel amenities that never made it on the show: the lush golf course that was included in Golfweek's "Top 20 Courses to Play in California," and the 13,000-square-foot, full-service spa.

It should be noted that the hotel pool is closed for renovations from Nov. 28 - Dec. 23, so if things go sour and you're looking for a body of water to throw your now-enemy's jacket into like Peter did to Will's in this exact spot, you'll be out of luck.

Date Idea 2: Get active at Joshua Tree National Park

Young took contestant Jamie Skaar on the first one-on-one date of the season to the High Desert's crowning jewel, which you and your plus one can purchase a day pass to for a flat fee of $30 (assuming you arrive in the same vehicle).

Skaar and Young, as the "Bachelor" franchise loves to say, "took their relationship to new heights" by climbing Cyclops Rock in the park's Hidden Valley area. You can do the same, but make sure you read the park's website closely to determine if you'll need a permit (it "may or may not be required depending on a number of factors. You are responsible for following bolting guidelines and applying for a permit if applicable," the website states).

Date 3: Learn about aviation at the Palm Springs Air Museum

On the first date of episode three, Young took a group of contestants to the Palm Springs Air Museum, where the men competed in various aviation challenges including a contest to see who could stay on a G-force simulator the longest — and without getting sick.

General admission to the museum is $20 and includes entrance to several hangars and displays such as the Norman Lawrence Sirota D-Day Gliders’ Exhibit. Your ticket won't get you onto the G-force simulator, but your heart can soar at the thought of riding in a warbird (which you can do with a reservation starting at $99).

If you want the true "Bachelorette" experience featuring all the bells and whistles of a private event, contact the marketing department at 760-482-1832 or Heather@PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org to discuss availabilities for your adventurous date.

Date 4: Take a test drive at BMW Performance Center West

Contestant Martin Gelbspan got to know Young during his one-on-one date on episode four at the BMW Performance Center West in Thermal. The pair drove doughnuts around each other before cooling off in a random, clearly ABC-generated trackside pool with — you guessed it — champagne.

Although there's no package on its website that includes bubbly, you and your special someone can test drive the same cars seen on "The Bachelorette" from an eye-popping $1,550 (M Driver's Package) to $2,795 (M4 Gt4 Experience one-day package). Visit bmwperformancecenter.com to learn more about the track's various packages.

Date 5: Stargaze at Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory

After their high-speed adventure, Gelbspan and Young shared a private dinner outside the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory. Unfortunately, only the library portion of the building is currently open to the public (9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday), but keep checking back at ranchomiragelibrary.org to see when the observatory will reopen.

For reference when that magical day arrives, the library/observatory's website says the following about reservations for private events (or in this case, dates): "Under certain conditions, the Observatory may be rented for private events for a fee, as defined in Rancho Mirage Ordinance No. 1169. The Observatory’s Use Policy begins on pdf page 24 with Section 9.30.080."

Date Idea 6: Take a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Contestant Rick Leach was elated to get his first one-on-one date with Young on episode four, but because they — for whatever wild reason — filmed this season in the desert this past summer, it was ridiculously hot. That's why the producers sent Young up in the air again, but this time to the top of Mount San Jacinto where the temperature is typically 30-40 degrees cooler.

If you and your better half are also in need of a fun (and scenic) way to cool off in the valley, you can brave the mountainside drive to the Tram’s Valley Station and pay $28.95 to enjoy the 10-minute ride along the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. TIP: Coachella Valley residents park for free with proof of address. Everyone else pays $10.

Once at the top, you and your sweetheart can explore the more than 50 miles of hiking trails at the top, some of which were hiked by Young and Leach. Not shown in the episode were the site's two restaurants, cocktail lounge, small natural history museum and two theaters.

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 'The Bachelorette': How to recreate Palm Springs area dates from this season