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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Woodside

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Woodside, California

Updated June 6, 2019

Unusual Attractions in Woodside

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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