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Attractions Near Caltrain Stations By the Transportation Committee of the Stanford University Postdoctoral Association Catherine A. Gordon, Antoine de Morrée, Megan Klabunde, Forrest Collman The Caltrain Go Pass allows you to visit numerous destinations! Attractions listed below include: Airports, Sporting Events, Movie Theatres, Museums, Historic, Farmer’s Markets, Parks and Outdoors, Amusement Parks, Fairs and Festivals, Tours, Music Venues, Wellness, Bowling, Shopping, Restaurants, Bars and Nightlife, and Miscellaneous. Parking & Transportation Services’ “Thriving at Stanford Without a Car” pdf (http://transportation.stanford.edu/pdf/thriving-at-stanford.pdf) may also be useful, as it includes taking Marguerite to connect to Caltrain, offers estimated travel times, and provides additional suggestions. Airports (back to top) Don’t take an expensive taxi or shuttle to the airport, take Caltrain and SAVE! Need to travel to a conference? Get reimbursed for full or partial cost of your Go Pass as part of your travel expenses! (Request reimbursement through your department.) San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Disembark at the Millbrae Caltrain Station to take BART to get to the airport. There is a fee to take BART. San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) Disembark at the Santa Clara Caltrain Station to take the bus (VTA SJC Airport Flyer [Route 10]) to the airport. The Airport Flyer is FREE and operates daily from 5:30 am until 11:30 pm. Oakland International Airport (OAK) Disembark at the Millbrae Caltrain Station to take BART to the Coliseum BART Station. You can then take a connector BART train or bus (AC Transit [Line 73 or Line 805]) to the airport. Sporting Events (back to top) Stanford Football The Stanford Stadium Caltrain Station is a short walk to the stadium. San Jose Sharks Hockey fans! The San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station is across the street from SAP Center at San Jose. San Jose Earthquakes Soccer fans! The Santa Clara Caltrain Station is located across El Camino Real from Buck Shaw Stadium. San Francisco Giants Baseball fans! The San Francisco Caltrain Station is one block from AT&T Park. San Francisco 49ers Football fans! From the Mountain View Caltrain Station, take the bus (VTA light rail) to the Levi’s Stadium Movie Theatres (back to top) San Francisco AMC Metreon 16 0.77 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station San Mateo Century Downtown 12 Cinema 0.2 Miles from San Mateo Caltrain Station Menlo Park Guild movie theatre Independent theatre near Menlo Park Caltrain Station Palo Alto Stanford Theatre Near Palo Alto Caltrain Station. Brings back a movie-going experience of Hollywood's Golden Age. Aquarius Theatre Near Palo Alto Caltrain Station. Features independent and foreign language cinema. San Jose Starlight Cinemas Cinema 1.4 Miles from College Park Caltrain Station West Wind Capitol 6 Drive-In Cinema 0.2 Miles from Capitol Caltrain Station Sunnyvale AMC Mercado 20 Cinema 1.4 Miles from Lawrence Caltrain Station Redwood City Century 20 Downtown Redwood City Cinema, Desserts, Arcades 0.2 Miles from Redwood City Caltrain Station Museums (back to top) San Francisco Contemporary Jewish Museum 0.82 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station A forum where new perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas thrive. Cartoon Art Museum 0.82 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station If you're a fan of comics and cartoons, this museum is for you! Children’s Creativity Museum 0.6 miles from San Francisco Caltrain Station An interactive art and technology museum for kids. California Historical Society 0.82 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station History Museum, Bookstore Pier 24 0.96 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station A place to view and think about photography. It has spacious galleries, great presentation and great art on display. It's FREE, but you must make your appointment in advance. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 0.78 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station Art Gallery, Theater Burlingame Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia 2 minute walk from Burlingame Caltrain Station. Features an example of every Pez candy dispenser ever sold - over 900 pieces! $3 for adults. Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum Near Burlingame Caltrain Station. You’ll find an eclectic collection of artifacts, displays, and exhibits that will inform and delight you. Get a close up view of the 1908 Fire Department Chemical Wagon or touch an El Camino Bell. Come back often—there’s always something new inside. San Mateo CuriOdyssey About 2 miles from Burlingame or San Mateo Caltrain Stations. A museum that features hands-on science exhibits and houses live reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds. San Carlos Hiller Aviation Museum Museums 0.5 Miles from San Carlos Caltrain Station Two large display areas contain the majority of the museum exhibits. Vintage and futuristic aircraft, prototypes, photographic displays, and models are on display. The museum is a unique experience with a cohesive theme devoted to celebrating the adventurousness and innovation of aviation pioneers. Redwood City San Mateo County History Museum Museums, Venues & Event Spaces 0.2 Miles from Redwood City Caltrain Station An innovative regional history center featuring interactive experiences. The long-term exhibits are the place where you can explore the county's rich and colorful history. $6 for adults. Palo Alto Museum of American Heritage Near the Palo Alto Caltrain Station. Features a remarkable collection of gadgets and technology of yesteryear, plus various demonstrations, lectures, and workshops. Open Friday – Sunday 11am to 4pm. FREE admission Mountain View Computer History Museum Museums 1.4 Miles from Mountain View Caltrain Station Learn about computer history´s game-changers. Play a game of Pong or Spacewar! Listen to computer pioneers tell their story from their own perspective. Discover the roots of today´s Internet and mobile devices. See over 1,100 historic artifacts, including some of the very first computers from the 1940s and 1950s. Santa Clara Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History Near the Santa Clara Caltrain Station. A railroad-related museum, consisting of historic buildings, railroad artifacts, and operating scale model displays. FREE admission. De Saisset Museum Near the Santa Clara Caltrain Station. A museum of art and history that presents ten to fifteen exhibitions every year. Located on Santa Clara University campus. FREE admission. Triton Museum of Art Near the Santa Clara Caltrain Station. The Museum is open six days a week and has FREE admission to its exhibitions and many of its events. San Jose Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Museums 0.7 Miles from College Park Caltrain Station Architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, it houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America. Children's Discovery Museum Venues & Event Spaces, Museums 0.6 Miles from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station A place for children and families to learn and discover. The Tech Museum of Innovation Cinema, Museums, Venues & Event Spaces 0.7 Miles from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station A landmark for visitors seeking a glimpse of the most inventive place on Earth. San Jose Museum of Art Near San Jose Diridon Station. A museum of modern and contemporary art, and a lively center of arts activity in Silicon Valley. Historic (back to top) San Francisco Riding a Cable Car 0.93 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station Columbus Tower 1.52 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station An iconic building rising at the busy intersection of Kearny and Columbus where Downtown, Chinatown and North Beach connect. Haas-Lilienthal House 2.04 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station Historic Site Open to the public three days a week–Wednesdays and Saturdays (noon – 3 p.m.), and Sundays (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.). The exuberant Haas-Lilienthal House is a Queen Anne-style Victorian, and was completed in 1886. Sunnyvale Murphy Avenue Near Sunnyvale Caltrain Station Named after Martin Murphy, Jr., the man who planted the first orchard in Santa Clara Valley. Hosts historic buildings and eclectic businesses, from small specialty shops to international restaurants and cafes. Santa Clara Historic Harris-Lass house Near the Santa Clara Caltrain Station An original Victorian house with many of its original vintage furnishings on display. Farmer’s Markets (back to top) Mountain View Farmers Market On Sundays in the Mountain View Caltrain Station Parking lot. Menlo Park Farmer's Market Near Menlo Park Caltrain Station Sunday mornings 9 am - 1 pm. Burlingame Farmer's Market Near Burlingame Caltrain Station On Wednesday afternoons and Sunday mornings. San Carlos Farmer’s Market 0.3 Miles from San Carlos Caltrain Station Thursdays 4pm - 8pm (May through September) Palo Alto Farmer's Market Near California Avenue Station. Every Sunday morning. Parks and Outdoors (back to top) San Francisco China Basin 0.13 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station Scenic hiking trail near the water. Yerba Buena Gardens 0.73 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station Amazing views of downtown in a secluded getaway from the hectic city. Mission Creek Park 0.19 mi from San Francisco Caltrain Station Hiking and Nature, Park Burlingame Washington Park Near Burlingame Caltrain Station The biggest park in Burlingame at close to 19 acres, Has many amenities including barbeque area and a large kids playground. San Mateo Coyote Park Recreation Area About 2 miles from Burlingame or San Mateo Caltrain Stations Large lawn areas offer opportunities to relax, picnic, or play. Paths alongside the water provide views of the bay and San Mateo Bridge. A gravel beach area offers a place to sunbath or relax. Magic Mountain Playground About 2 miles from Burlingame or San Mateo Caltrain Stations Contains two play areas for 2-5 year olds or 5-12 year olds. Children enjoy eleven slides and thirteen swings, plus spring riders, balance beams, and a 42-foot high castle atop a five-foot hill.
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