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Silicon Valley 1-Day Tour from San Francisco
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Private Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco
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Palo Alto Walking Tour
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Top Attractions in Palo Alto

1. Stanford University

Universities & Schools

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Dating back to 1891, Stanford University has a rich (literally and figuratively) history of academics, medicine, law…

2. Stanford Shopping Center

Shopping Malls

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The Stanford Shopping Center has been continuously expanded over the years and hosts now a very wide variety of shops…

3. Cantor Arts Center

Art Museums

Open now

Expansive series of galleries on two floors, beginning with Stanford history, paintings and memorabilia.

4. The Stanford Dish

Hiking Trails

The Dish, named after the large old radiotelescope used for research in the Stanford foothills and visible from…

5. Hoover Tower

Observation Decks & Towers • History Museums

Open now

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The exhibit shows President Hoover's amazing achievements in humanitarian relief prior to his presidency.

6. Stanford Memorial Church

Churches & Cathedrals

Nineteen exquisite and vibrant stained-glass windows fashioned after significant paintings by prominent masters…

7. Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas

There is over 1900 acres of marshland, suppose to be one of the largest areas, in the Bay Area.

8. Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden

Gardens

This attractive garden and house that was owned by a former Proctor & Gamble family member has a wide array of…

9. The Stanford Theatre

Theatres

A heritage theatre right in the midst of the bustling University Avenue, screens only Old movies pre 1970s.

10. Hewlett Packard Garage

Historic Sites • Educational sites

The garage is the birthplace of the first high-technology region in the world, the "Silicon Valley."

11. Junior Museum & Zoo

Children's Museums

There were hands-on exhibits on different types of renewable energy that capture his interest.

12. Mitchell Park

Parks • Playgrounds

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Various play structure to cater to all ages and interests.

13. California Avenue Farmer's Market

Farmers Markets

A large variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, ethnic food to eat there and entertainment for the kids.

14. Sigona's Farmers Market

Farmers Markets

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The tradition has been upheld at least 15 years already!

15. Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Open now

It's got hills, open space, woods, water, parking, restrooms, and several trails.

16. The Foster

Art Galleries • Speciality Museums

Temporarily closed

This gallery includes several of his journeys with paintings accompanied by little artifacts from his trips that give…

17. Town & Country Village

Factory Outlets

Specialty shops and Trader Joe's set within lush surroundings of beautiful and colorful flowers and a canopy of mature…

18. Professorville

Neighbourhoods

It's about who lived there when Stanford was founded and the history of those professors and their early contributions…

19. Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market

Flea & Street Markets

The market has a decidedly community feel and offers a variety of greens, fruits, vegetables, and sundries such as very…

20. Arizona Garden

Gardens

It was planned year ago, and now many of the cacti are huge.

21. Palo Alto Art Center

Art Galleries

These span various artistic techniques such as ceramics, clay, jewelry, art, painting, travel photography, and so forth.

22. Hanna House

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

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Among Stanford's many riches is this mid-career Frank Lloyd Wright house, built for a professor, his wife and three…

23. Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center

Nature & Wildlife Areas

The Interpretive Center has internal and external displays coupled with a long walkway through the marsh.

24. Los Trancos Open Space Preserve

Points of Interest & Landmarks

It follows the San Andreas Fault, which runs through the area.

25. The Museum of American Heritage

History Museums

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It literally is a warehouse in an industrial area with row after row of shelves with assorted items depicting life in…

26. Rinconada Park

Zoos • Parks

Park has it all, playground, tennis courts, large swimming pools(Adult and kids), junior museum and community theater.

27. Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas

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What used to be dotted with cattle on a huge dairy ranch is now a preserve with a diverse ecosystem.

28. Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)

Educational sites

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PARC was the birthplace of technology that became the Macintosh.

29. Byxbee Park

Parks

Just behind Byxbee Park is part of the old Palo Alto Dump, and Palo Alto has put dirt over a lot of it and included a…

30. Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery

Art Galleries

On exhibit, works by a Stanford art professor that invited play and thought provoking interaction with captured light…

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Silicon Valley 1-Day Tour from San Francisco
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Private Excursion to Silicon Valley
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Silicon Valley Charter - Google Apple Facebook Stanford University etc 6 hrs
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Private Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco
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Silicon Valley Tour in Luxury Car or Minivan
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SUV Tour To Silicon Valley including Stanford Walking tour
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Private Full Day Tour to Sillicon Valley from San Francisco with Hotel pick-up
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Tours & Sightseeing

Silicon Valley 1-Day Tour from San Francisco
5
Bus Tours
from C$188.79 per adult
Private Excursion to Silicon Valley
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Full-day Tours
from C$904.88 per adult (price varies by group size)
Silicon Valley Charter - Google Apple Facebook Stanford University etc 6 hrs
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Bus Tours
from C$703.08 per group (up to 6)
Private Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco
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from C$946.50 per group (up to 6)
Silicon Valley Tour in Luxury Car or Minivan
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from C$946.50 per adult
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley including Stanford Walking tour
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from C$1,095.78 per group (up to 6)
Private Full Day Tour to Sillicon Valley from San Francisco with Hotel pick-up
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from C$1,277.60 per adult (price varies by group size)

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