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Hoover Tower

Stanford

Ride the elevator 285 feet up to the observation deck for sweeping views of Stanford's campus, Palo Alto, and on clear days, San Francisco. The tower also houses fascinating exhibits from the Hoover Institution archives and a 48-bell carillon that chimes across the quad.

Observation deck
Historical landmark
Free admission
Campus views

Tips

👀"absolutely stunning views" at the top
🖼️check the exhibit halls flanking the elevator
🎓chat with guides — they're often Stanford alumni

Hoover Tower

550 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA

Free

Upcoming at Hoover Tower

Thursday, Jun 11
Hoover@100: Ideas Defining A Century

Hoover@100: Ideas Defining A Century

June 11 at 10am

Step into a century of history through rare documents and artifacts that shaped our world. This free exhibition explores peace, freedom, and education through Herbert Hoover's legacy and the Institution's renowned archives.

Wednesday, Jun 17
Choosing Freedom: Lives That Defied Tyranny

Choosing Freedom: Lives That Defied Tyranny

June 17 at 10am

Step into the lives of ordinary people who made extraordinary choices to escape tyranny. This powerful exhibition draws from the Hoover Institution's archives to share first-hand testimonies, smuggled belongings, and striking images of 20th-century refugees and dissidents who risked everything for freedom.