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Hoover Tower
(Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing)
550 Serra St Stanford University, Palo Alto  94305-6011 • 650-723-2053 • 877-466-8374
Distance: ~16.44 mi from The Fairmont San Jose
Description: Home to one of the United States' first official think tanks, the Hoover Tower stands as more than just a gigantic eye-catching structure. Located on the Stanford campus, the building houses the Hoover Institution, the carillon bells, and an observation platform. The Hoover Institution Library takes up the first 9 floors of the Tower, cataloging over 1.6 million volumes and 50 million documents specifically relating to public policy issues. Visitors are encouraged to take the elevator to the 250-foot high observation platform, which offers breathtaking views of the Silicon Valley.
Hours:
Observation deck open during school terms, Daily 10am-4:30pm 
Admission: Adult $2; Senior $1; Child (13 and under) $1
Payment Methods: Visa,  Master Card,  American Express,  Cash Only
 
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