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Palo Alto receives its name for a very old tree. Yes! Palo Alto means tall tree in Spanish, and in this case, refers to an aging redwood tree at the north end of the city. The 1061-year-old Coast Redwood, which stands 110 feet (34 m.) high and has a base diameter of 90 inches (229 cm.), marks a campsite for the Portola Expedition Party of 1769. 

While you are here, consider that automobiles are definitely the most convenient way to get around, and parking is plentiful everywhere except the downtown area. 
 

Visit the Cantor Arts Center at the Stanford University. Did you know that this location has one of the largest presentations of Rodin bronzes outside Paris? It is open six days a week and you will always find culture here. Aside from the regular activities, lectures, talks, classes, and other symposia will always surround you. So yes, this is a great place to learn. 

Visit the Hoover Tower Observation Platform. This is 285-foot tower is a landmark for students and the Palo Alto community. This long tower was built to celebrate Stanford University's 50th anniversary. You will enjoy some amazing views of the city.

For communing with nature, a trip to the 1,940-acre (785-ha) Baylands Nature Preserve will help you recharge your mental batteries. It contains one of the largest sections of untouched marshland (with freshwater and saltwater habitats) in the region. About 15 miles (25 km.) of multi-use trails help visitors access the areas while helping to preserve them for future generations. Besides hiking and biking on the trails, you can enjoy bird watching, boating (small non-motorized craft only), wind surfing, and a number of guided tours and ecology programs. Note: although dogs are allowed, they must remain on a leash and controlled by their owners at all times.

Other interesting things to do in Palo Alto:

- Stanford University- This place offers cultural, athletic, natural and educational resources to Palo Alto visitors.
- Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
- Shockley's Laboratory 
- Packard's Garage- This restored garage of David Packard (half of the duo who started the mighty Hewlett-Packard company) is a museum, California Registered, and National Historic Landmark
- Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
- Pearson-Arastradero Preserve- enjoy over 10 miles of multi-purpose trails (biking, hiking, horse riding), as well as fishing and viewing of wild animal life (local coyotes, deer, and others).
- Palo Alto Art Center-  this nationally recognized visual arts center offers a variety of exhibitions, classes, workshops, and art education programs. 
- St. Thomas Aquinas Church