An ever growing collection of illustrious students and faculty, a short list of mega-successful companies, great weather (little/no fog!), and a beautiful sprawling campus ("the farm") combine for an inspiring educational setting.
Visitors frequently check out the Cantor Arts Center (and Rodin Sculpture Garden), Memorial Church and the Hoover Tower. Lesser known are the Andy Goldsworthy wall and the New Guinea Sculpture Garden. Lake Lagunitas provides a nice walk even when it's dry - most of year. Campus tours are also available.
Otherwise, check the schedule for current events on this lively campus... or simply be inspired by the late Steve Job's historic "Stay hungry, Stay Foolish" speech for the 2005 commencement.
Address: 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA
Website: http://events.stanford.edu/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_University
