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Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
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Jan
56°F 13°C
41°F 5°C
Feb
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Mar
62°F 16°C
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 15 attractions in Palo Alto
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Traveler Description: This 285-foot tower furnishes an outstanding view and houses the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace.
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Attraction type: History museum, Observation deck/tower
Address: Stanford University Palo Alto, CA
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What's Near Hoover Tower

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
The Westin Palo Alto €207 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Stanford Inn €65 1.1 mi 1.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Cardinal Hotel €100 1.1 mi 1.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Stanford Park Hotel €153 1.1 mi 1.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Garden Court Hotel €240 1.4 mi 2.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
Distance in: mi km
restaurant Distance Rating
Sprinkles Cupcakes 0.5 mi 0.9 km 4 of 5 stars
MacArthur Park - Palo Alto 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Kara'sCupcakes 1.0 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Distance in: mi km
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Stanford University 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens 1.5 mi 2.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA