Home of Cardinal Basketball. Fanatical fans make Maples “one of the West's most notorious pits” for opposing teams. Mehr erfahren.
When a horse is trotting, do all four of its hooves leave the ground at the same time? Eadweard Muybridge answered that here, with his famed 1878 “horses in motion” photographs . Mehr erfahren.
Cardinal Baseball’s home got its unique design after tons of dirt were removed to build an embankment for the original football stadium. Mehr erfahren.
The Visitors Center offers a wealth of information, plus guided walking and golf cart tours. Mehr erfahren.
For views of Stanford and beyond, don’t miss the 14th floor. Named for President Herbert Hoover who got his start in politics by serving as Stanford Student Body Treasurer in 1894. Mehr erfahren.
Want to join the hordes of students biking around campus? Just look for the biking frogs to find this shop at Tresidder Union for rentals, purchases and repairs. Mehr erfahren.
Have a picnic near “The Gates of Hell”. The Cantor Arts Center offers 20 major Rodin bronzes in this outdoor garden plus 170 works inside. Mehr erfahren.
A 150 ft radio telescope gathers intergalactic data and marks the halfway point for this 3.3 mile hiking trail with challenging hills and inspiring views. Mehr erfahren.
A coffee house and more. Enjoy the cozy mismatched sofas and caricatures of Stanford-affiliated people on the walls. Features live entertainment many evenings. Mehr erfahren.
Don’t miss these wood and stone carvings of people, animals, and magical beings , all created at Stanford by 10 master carvers from Papau, New Guinea. Mehr erfahren.
Holds the remains of Leland Stanford Jr. and his parents, Leland and Jane Stanford, who planned to build a mansion on this site. After the death of their son, they built a university instead. Mehr erfahren.
Unveiled in 2006, the Home of Stanford Football holds over 50,000 fans. On game days, come early to eat, play games, and cheer on the players as they walk into Gate #1. Mehr erfahren.
Look up to catch a glimpse of the only gargoyles on campus. Mehr erfahren.
MemChu is Stanford's architectural crown jewel, with extensive mosaics and stained glass windows. Seriously damaged in both the 1906 and 1989 earthquakes, it reopened once again in 1992. Mehr erfahren.
Enjoy a shitake mushroom burger in this mostly organic café overlooking the Rodin Sculpture Garden. Mehr erfahren.
The Haas Center is celebrating 25 years of working with students and faculty to promote “Action over Apathy." Mehr erfahren.
Stop by the living room to read a newspaper or visit the Cafe for a double scoop of Rick's Rather Rich Ice Cream. Mehr erfahren.
Want tips? Follow Stanford University on Foursquare to discover fun and surprising tips across campus and far beyond. Mehr erfahren.
SF: Manis and Music! Try not to ruin your nail job while doing the robot. -IFC Viewer Mehr erfahren.