Things to do in Palo Alto

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Things to Do in Palo Alto


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  • cain12
    Gainesville, GA5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The hospital was very nice, clean, etc. not a lot of people speak English but it was a good experience
    Written 4 November 2023
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  • FuzzyBeaver
    Montreal, Canada1,263 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    They have an extensive Rodin collection both inside the museum and in adjacent garden. Some great pieces including many famous ones. The temporary special "Morris Hirshfield Rediscovered" is not to be missed. The curator did a great job presenting the breath of his works and the background. Lots of great exhibits throughout the permanent galleries. A bite-size snapshot of a breath of time and art forms. Certainly the bargain of the century being free entry.
    Written 14 January 2024
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  • eee
    Cupertino, CA93 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I really like coming to SSC. It is a very large mall and its like Santana row but like twice as good. There is a large variety of restaurants and high end stores. Must do if you are in Palo Alto.
    Written 3 September 2023
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  • Robin B
    Phoenix, AZ1,427 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I'm ashamed to admit I had not heard of Tony Foster, but I made a reservation to tour this museum at the last minute, and I’m so glad we did. We choose to have the introduction and audio tour (it’s free but you need a reservation). A staff member gave us about a 15-minute introduction to the artist—Tony Foster—after which we watched a short, four-minute movie. The audio tour, in which Tony Foster gives narrations of various pieces—can take as long as several hours. We spent about 1-1/2 hours at the museum. This museum is well worth a visit. There is street parking in front.
    Written 16 October 2023
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  • Amandine L
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    During our stay in Palo Alto visting family, we happened to see that there was the Fred Astaire film festival from Feb until April 2024, Friday to Sunday. I wanted to see this magnificent theatre and being able to see a Fred Astaire movie was the greatest occasion! It was magical, this theatre which dates back to the 1920s is so beautiful! The red velvet curtains, the original movie posters, the balcony 😍 and the organist who played jazz classics in-between movies. It was such a great experience ❤️❤️❤️ you should definitely visit this theatre!
    Written 3 March 2024
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  • Cella Bella Boo
    Los Gatos, CA23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Parking was a pain - took us 15 minutes to get there but 20 minutes to find side street parking. There are only a few spots and they were all full. The four-mile walk was gorgeous - sunny, warm, breezy - green rolling hills, lovely views. The uphills were steep but not too long; my boyfriend and I had no problems. The loop is fully and smoothly paved. No pets allowed so Cella had to stay home. The front gate lady was really friendly and cheered for us as we finished. We will definitely go back again!
    Written 28 March 2023
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  • KManNewYork
    New York275 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pay the Hoover Tower a visit if you're in the area (particularly while it's still free). Great views and you can see a piece of the Berlin Wall.
    Written 2 March 2023
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  • MarcelleMiami
    Haarlem, The Netherlands334 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect size for young children. Zoo was small, manageable, and everything was close up. Great exhibits inside for kids to play snd explore. Very reasonably priced.
    Written 15 June 2023
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  • TaKo
    9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sun rises over Sierra Nevada on a clear, crisp October morning of Palo Alto. Nothing blocks the view. It is all yours.
    Written 22 October 2020
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  • NellaiXpress
    San Jose, CA113 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a small garden, but amazingly planned and maintained for colorful visual! Stopped by here on our way to San Francisco and end up spending an hour easily. Beautiful flowers, different type of vegetables and trees. All nature lovers would definitely enjoy this place.
    Written 24 July 2022
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  • TravelWarrior200
    Pasadena, CA176 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful mosaics on the outside and inside. Extraordinary organ music when someone is practicing and/or during a service or concert. The church had been destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and badly damaged in another earthquake 25 years ago but has been fully restored and well worth a visit.
    Written 19 January 2023
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  • travelingCAgal
    San Diego, CA798 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    While strolling through Palo Alto we decided to check out this little National Historic site. In the detached garage of this property, two Stanford students developed the Hewitt-Packard and, thus, began the birth of Silicon Valley!
    Written 4 July 2023
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