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Do you live for delicious food or shopping? Or perhaps you just like to get acquainted with a new travel destination like a genuine local. When you're in Palo Alto, it doesn't matter what your interests are — this happening metropolis has all the experiences and sights you could ever need.

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Number of things to do	32
Things to do from	$10
Cheapest thing to do	Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top 5 things to do	Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur Private Day Trip from San Francisco Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Palo Alto Prowl Scavenger Hunt Private Walking Tour in Stanford University Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers
Top 5 things to do under $25	Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Private Walking Tour in Stanford University Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Sunnyvale by Wacky Walks
Top 5 things to do with kids	Private Walking Tour in Stanford University BEST Golden Gate Bridge&Fisherman's Wharf Day City Tour from San Francisco BEST Carmel &17-Mile Drive & Monterey Day Tour from San Francisco Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Sunnyvale by Wacky Walks Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sunnyvale by 3Quest Challenge

What to do in Palo Alto

Free Things to Do in Palo Alto

There's no need to constantly reach for your wallet in Palo Alto. The following won't cost a penny.

Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art - Wander the halls and admire the thought-provoking exhibits and carefully curated collections at this museum.

Palo Alto Art Center - Feed your artistic and cultural cravings here and witness talent and creativity at work.

Shoreline Park - If you're looking to turn up the fun factor during your getaway, you can do it here.

Stanford University Medical Center - Well known among the locals, this site is worth taking a look at.

Stanford Memorial Church - Throw a little spirituality into your trip by stopping by this religious site.

Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center - If you take pleasure in digging about the garden, this place will fascinate your green thumb.

Things to Do in Palo Alto with Kids

There are plenty of memorable experiences in Palo Alto that the whole gang will love. These are a few of the best family friendly experiences around.

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