| Centrally located within the enchanting San Francisco Bay Area, and only 30 minutes from two international airports, Stanford University's illustrious and strikingly beautiful campus offers an incredible wealth of world-class academic resources, cultural enrichment, exquisite weather, and outstanding service for residential adult and youth programs occurring from mid June through August.
In addition to such fabled regional attractions as Monterey/Carmel,
Yosemite National Park, and the Napa Valley wine country, Stanford conferees and visitors can also enjoy many points of interest located throughout the campus and in the immediate vicinity including:
 Hoover
Tower
Hoover Tower, visible throughout
the surrounding area, serves as a landmark of Stanford.
The 285-foot tower is one of three buildings that make up
the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace. The
tower's observation deck offers superb views of both Stanford
and the surrounding area.
Cantor Center for Visual Arts
The Cantor
Center features diverse works of art, ranging from Renaissance
paintings to African masks to the world's largest collection (outside of the Paris' Musée) of Rodin's renowned bronze sculptures.
Memorial Church
 Memorial
Church is the architectural centerpiece of the Main Quad
and a landmark widely recognized as an emblem of the University.
The church was built in the early 1900s by Jane Lathrop
Stanford in memory of her husband, Leland Stanford Sr.,
both co-founders of the University. Memorial Church is the
site of numerous campus events, from choir concerts and
lectures to religious and spiritual services.
Recreation
Outstanding athletic facilities
available to conference guests include the Avery Aquatic
center and Roble pool, our renowned 18-hole golf course,
and Cobb Track and Angell Field. The
natural environment of Stanford and the Bay Area also provides
countless opportunities for hiking, biking, jogging, and
other outdoor activities.
Local Attractions
Located just minutes from campus
is downtown Palo Alto, noted for tree-lined streets, charming restaurants and unique shops that appeal to all ages. Adjacent to the University is the
open-air Stanford Shopping Center. The shopping center includes
a European-style "street market", Macy's, Neiman
Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom's, and a host of specialty
shops and restaurants.
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