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Special Events
Moonlight Run & Walk
The 26th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk comes to the Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center on Friday, Sept. 24. Sign-up for the 5K walk, the 5K run or the 10K run. The popular event also features DJ music, refreshments, a climbing wall for kids and much more.
The 26th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk comes to the Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center on Friday, Sept. 24. Sign-up for the 5K walk, the 5K run or the 10K run. The popular event also features DJ music, refreshments, a climbing wall for kids and much more.
Palo Alto Black & White Ball
A special gala event presented by the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation benefiting the Palo Alto community and local schools. The Black & White Ball features live music and performances on three stages, dancing until 1 a.m., food and drink provided by the top Bay Area restaurants and wineries, a silent auction and more. Sunday, Oct. 2, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Lucie Stern Community Center. Visit the official website for ticket information and further details.
A special gala event presented by the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation benefiting the Palo Alto community and local schools. The Black & White Ball features live music and performances on three stages, dancing until 1 a.m., food and drink provided by the top Bay Area restaurants and wineries, a silent auction and more. Sunday, Oct. 2, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Lucie Stern Community Center. Visit the official website for ticket information and further details.
Exhibitions at Palo Alto Art Center
The Palo Alto Art Center presents three new exhibitions from Sept. 25 through Dec. 12. "In Focus: Collecting Photography" showcases four diverse photography collections formed by Bay Area art professionals. "Light from the Underground" is a photographic essay by Colette Campbell-Jones based on communal memories collected from miners and families in South Wales. "Paintings from Haiti" presents selections from the collection of Dr. Ralph S. Greco. A reception for the public is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. An associated program, "A conversation with Linda Connor and Jane Levy Reed" will take place on Dec. 7 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. (advanced registration is advised). Call the Art Center at 650-329-2366 or visit the official website for more information.
The Palo Alto Art Center presents three new exhibitions from Sept. 25 through Dec. 12. "In Focus: Collecting Photography" showcases four diverse photography collections formed by Bay Area art professionals. "Light from the Underground" is a photographic essay by Colette Campbell-Jones based on communal memories collected from miners and families in South Wales. "Paintings from Haiti" presents selections from the collection of Dr. Ralph S. Greco. A reception for the public is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. An associated program, "A conversation with Linda Connor and Jane Levy Reed" will take place on Dec. 7 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. (advanced registration is advised). Call the Art Center at 650-329-2366 or visit the official website for more information.
Welcome to Palo Alto
Whether you are visiting for business, for pleasure or to attend a conference or other event at Stanford University, you will quickly discover the unusual blend of intellect, innovation, culture and natural beauty that makes Palo Alto so special.
The area is home to Nobel prize winners, Silicon Valley CEOs, venture-capital firms, HP, Facebook and one of the most renowned universities and medical centers in the world.
While Palo Alto developed as a sleepy college town, the emergence of Stanford University as the leading academic high-technology research center in the nation in the 1970s led to hundreds of start-up businesses with connections to Stanford professors and their inventions. Thus Palo Alto became known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley and attracted engineers and others from all over the world to pursue their dreams.
Palo Alto is known for the quality of its public schools, not surprising considering the close ties to Stanford and the fact that more than three-quarters of the adults in the community have advanced degrees.
The Stanford campus itself is the biggest visitor attraction, and visitors could easily spend a day or longer exploring the beautiful (and large) campus.
But at a minimum any visit should also include a walk or drive through the tree-lined (and one of the costliest in the nation) residential neighborhoods, a walk in the foothills or baylands and some great shopping and eating in the several business districts.
Check out the Attractions section for places to visit, or our Top Ten Picks list.
Enjoy!
Download our bi-annual printed Visitors Guide (5mb PDF), which is distributed through all local hotels, Stanford event organizers and many other locations. It includes a handy guide to area restaurants.
The area is home to Nobel prize winners, Silicon Valley CEOs, venture-capital firms, HP, Facebook and one of the most renowned universities and medical centers in the world.
While Palo Alto developed as a sleepy college town, the emergence of Stanford University as the leading academic high-technology research center in the nation in the 1970s led to hundreds of start-up businesses with connections to Stanford professors and their inventions. Thus Palo Alto became known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley and attracted engineers and others from all over the world to pursue their dreams.
Palo Alto is known for the quality of its public schools, not surprising considering the close ties to Stanford and the fact that more than three-quarters of the adults in the community have advanced degrees.
The Stanford campus itself is the biggest visitor attraction, and visitors could easily spend a day or longer exploring the beautiful (and large) campus.
But at a minimum any visit should also include a walk or drive through the tree-lined (and one of the costliest in the nation) residential neighborhoods, a walk in the foothills or baylands and some great shopping and eating in the several business districts.
Check out the Attractions section for places to visit, or our Top Ten Picks list.
Enjoy!
Download our bi-annual printed Visitors Guide (5mb PDF), which is distributed through all local hotels, Stanford event organizers and many other locations. It includes a handy guide to area restaurants.
Palo Alto Visitors Center
122 Hamilton Ave. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 to 5. Drop in or call 650-327-2344 for assistance during your visit.
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