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Woodside, California

Djerassi Ranch

Successful artist residence program has filled this ranch with dozens of sculptures over the years.

Woodside, California

Filoli

This old-world mansion with lush gardens is a gem in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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Stanford, California

Stanford Red Barn

The world’s first stop-motion film was created on the racetrack outside this building.

3 miles from Woodside

Redwood City, California

Tafoni Sandstone Monolith

This unique formation appears as though an asteroid landed on the forest.

4 miles from Woodside

Palo Alto, California

Pneumatic Tube System at Stanford University Hospital

Four miles of pipelines form the model of still-functioning retro-tech efficiency.

4 miles from Woodside

Stanford, California

Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden

A sudden forest of traditional Papua New Guinean art works is hidden in a corner of Stanford University.

4 miles from Woodside

Palo Alto, California

Arizona Cactus Garden

A hidden world of exotic succulents and cacti.

4 miles from Woodside

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