Stanford University, Palo Alto

Name: Stanford University
Address: 450 Serra Mall, Palo Alto, 94305-2004, United States
Telephone: +1 650-723-2300

#15 among attractions in Palo Alto

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Facts and practical information

Stanford University, officially Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university located in the census-designated place of Stanford, California, near the city of Palo Alto. The campus occupies 8,180 acres, among the largest in the United States, and enrolls over 17,000 students. Stanford is ranked among the top universities in the world. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 37°25'49"N, 122°10'12"W

Address

450 Serra MallStanfordPalo Alto 94305-2004 United States

Contact

+1 650-723-2300

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Stanford University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stanford Memorial Church, Stanford Shopping Center, Cantor Arts Center, White Memorial Fountain.

~1200 ftS
Romanesque architecture, Church
Stanford Memorial Church, Palo Alto
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford Memorial Church stands as a beacon of architectural beauty and historical significance on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. This non-denominational church was established as a memorial by Jane...
0.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto
23 min walk • Stanford Shopping Center is an upscale open air shopping mall located on Route 82 at Sand Hill Road in Palo Alto, California. It is on the campus of Stanford University although the university only owns the land and not the actual buildings or stores.
~1030 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Cantor Arts Center, Palo Alto
5 min walk • The Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University, formerly the Stanford University Museum of Art, and commonly known as the Cantor Arts Center, is an art museum on the campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California.
~1920 ftS
Monuments and statues
White Memorial Fountain, Palo Alto
10 min walk • White Memorial Fountain, also known as The Claw, is a fountain by Aristides Demetrios on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California, United States. It was installed in 1964, and Demetrios returned to restore the fountain in 2011. It has 65 jets. The fountain was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B.
~1290 ftSE
Observation decks and towers, History museum, Museum
Hoover Tower, Palo Alto
7 min walk • Hoover Tower is a 285 feet structure on the campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California. The tower houses the Hoover Institution Library and Archives, an archive collection founded by Herbert Hoover before he became President of the United States.
0.4 miN
Park
Arizona Cactus Garden, Palo Alto
11 min walk • The Arizona Cactus Garden, or, officially, Arizona Garden, also known as the Cactus Garden, is a small botanical garden specializing in cactus and succulents.
~1160 ftSE
Fountain
Tanner Fountain, Palo Alto
6 min walk • Tanner Fountain is a fountain on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California, United States. Located between Hoover Tower and Memorial Auditorium, the fountain was installed in 1977, having been donated by Obert Tanner and his wife to commemorate their son.
~1860 ftS
Fountain
Old Union Fountain, Palo Alto
9 min walk • Old Union Fountain is a fountain on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California, United States. The fountain exhibits traditional mission style architecture, and is one of several on campus used in the tradition of "fountain hopping".
~1170 ftNE
Park
Stanford University Arboretum, Palo Alto
6 min walk • The Stanford University Arboretum is an arboretum located on the grounds of Stanford University in Stanford, California. It is open to the public daily without charge.
~1350 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Bing Concert Hall, Palo Alto
7 min walk • Bing Concert Hall is a performing arts facility at Stanford University that opened in January 2013. The heart of the building is the oval-shaped concert hall, which has 842 seats arranged in a vineyard style surrounding the stage in terraces.
~1570 ftSE
Library
Cecil H. Green Library, Palo Alto
8 min walk • The Cecil H. Green Library is the main library on the Stanford University campus and is part of the SUL system. It is named for Cecil H. Green. Green Library houses 4 million volumes, most of which are related to the humanities and social sciences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Stanford University open?

Stanford University is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Stanford University?

Nearby attractions include Oval, Palo Alto (1 min walk), Lathrop Library, Palo Alto (4 min walk), Cantor Arts Center, Palo Alto (5 min walk), Tanner Fountain, Palo Alto (6 min walk).

How to get to Stanford University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stanford University:

Bus

Stanford Campus Oval • Lines: Ae-F, Db, Eb (3 min walk)
Cantor Arts Center • Lines: X-Ex (4 min walk)

Train

Stanford (25 min walk)
Palo Alto (25 min walk)