- Our list of the best things to do in Palo Alto, California, features the top 758 nearby activities — including 231 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Palo Alto, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
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The Defenestration building is an abandoned building turned work of art. Old furniture hangs out of its windows, and there are more surprises to be seen in side.
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Fouladi Projects is on the cutting edge of art and design. If you are interested in controversial and innovative art, it is worth checking out their exhibition.
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Gordon Biersch is a popular restaurant chain in San Francisco. They have a pub and a restaurant with a tasty menu.
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Cable car Riders line up late morning to early evening for the city's landmarks – along with street performers, panhandlers, and preachers on megaphones
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San Francisco Bay Bridge is best seen by boat. They have spectacular light displays on the bridge at night.
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Standing at the height of 977 feet, Sutro Tower is an iconic feature of San Franciso and well worth a visit. This self-supporting steel structure offers highly efficient transmission facilities and is used by local television and radio stations alike.
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Tank Hill provides excellent views of San Francisco. It may be hard for tourists to find, since it is unlabelled, but it is worth asking a few locals for directions.
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The Coastal Trail is a network of trails along the California coast. It is available for equestians, bikers and wheel chair riders. The trail is not entirely finished and it still needs construction.
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Upper Market was an indoor and outdoor market in San Francisco. It is currently under construction.
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The Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center is the only skating center open year round, 7 days a week in San Francisco. They have skating lessons for both figure and hockey skating and organize different events and programs as Hockey Leagues, Public skating and Freestyle skating.