Old Palo Alto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Palo Alto
Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the student vibe around Stanford University, a top university in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Stanford Shopping Center during your visit to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford Memorial Church
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto with a trip to Stanford Memorial Church. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Hoover Tower
Find out about the history of Palo Alto when you spend time at Hoover Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, a lovely green space in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center
Learn about the local history of Palo Alto when you take a trip to Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Palo Alto
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
Evergreen Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Evergreen Park and surrounding area, you can visit Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
Leland Manor
When in Leland Manor, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ventura
Though Ventura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Stadium and San Antonio Shopping Center.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.