I will be in Palo Alto next week for a job interview and will have an entire day for myself. Where should I go and what should I do? I've been all over Europe, Australia and S-E Asia, but it's my first visit to the US. Thanks!
Ask HN: I have one day, what should I see in the Silicon Valley?
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Re: Ask HN: I have one day, what should I see in the Silicon Valley?
#2For an entire day: wander around San Francisco. For an afternoon: hike Windy Hill.
Re: Ask HN: I have one day, what should I see in the Silicon Valley?
#3You might find this discussion useful (both the linked article, and the many replies): http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1757521
Depends on what you want to see. Silicon Valley itself isn't actually all that exciting as a tourist imo; lots of interesting stuff goes on there, but mostly inside nondescript office parks. But the Computer History Museum is cool. San Francisco is a fairly interesting city, but much of its interestingness isn't specifically "silicon valley", though it does have considerable tech. There's also lots of nature-stuff nearby if you're into that.
Re: Ask HN: I have one day, what should I see in the Silicon Valley?
#4If you don't want to head up to San Francisco, check out Stanford, hop on the train to Mountain View and check out Google's Campus.
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#5Short answer: Silicon Valley is about doing, not about seeing. Given that it's your first time in the US, enjoy San Francisco instead.
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#6Try to setup another interview... In the city.
A commute from sf to palo alto isn't horrendous if you live in the southern parts of the city. But try to find an opportunity in the city. Unless apartment complex living in th valley appeals to you...
Re: Ask HN: I have one day, what should I see in the Silicon Valley?
#7Take the Caltrain (huge ass train compared to Europe) to SF. Enjoy the city, it has a really nice architecture I think. Great mix between older, newer and a lot of colors :-)
Re: Ask HN: I have one day, what should I see in the Silicon Valley?
#8If you don't want to head up to San Francisco, check out Stanford, hop on the train to Mountain View and check out Google's Campus.
Agreed here. Also, if you have time, swing by the Hacker Dojo in Mountain View. Here's a quick video tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYt-E0BVSCc
Re: Ask HN: I have one day, what should I see in the Silicon Valley?
#9I'd go see the Computer History Museum. It's pretty amazing
Re: Ask HN: I have one day, what should I see in the Silicon Valley?
#10Half day to explore Palo Alto then up to San Francisco before your flight out of SFO.