Things to do

Winchester Mystery House

In 1884, a wealthy widow named Sarah L. Winchester began a construction project of such magnitude that  it was to occupy the lives of carpenters and craftsmen until her death thirty-eight years later. The Victorian mansion, designed and built by the Winchester Rifle heiress, is filled with so
many unexplained oddities, that it has come to be known as the Winchester Mystery House. Sarah Winchester built a home that is an architectural marvel. Unlike most homes of its era, this 160-room Victorian mansion more..

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tel:	408.247.2100
url:	www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
address:	525 S. Winchester Blvd.
email:	publicrelations@winchestermysteryhouse.com

san jose municipal rose garden

san jose municipal rose garden

Rolling green lawns and colorful showy blooms highlight the San José Municipal Rose Garden. In fact, hardly a day passes when some species is not in full bloom, with more than 3,500 plantings and 189 varieties featured. San José's 5 1/2–acre Municipal Rose Garden – a one-time prune orchard – is today one of the most attractive of its kind in the world, drawing thousands of visitors each year. The Garden is exclusively devoted to shrubs of the rose more..

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url:	www.sjparks.org
address:	1500 Naglee Avenue

Raging Waters Waterpark

raging waters

Activity Pool
An interactive water play area for the entire family. Explore waterfalls, slide down the gang slides and climb across an alligator’s back. Fun for all ages.

Barracuda Blaster
Grab 2 friends and barrel down 500 feet of splashy twists and turns ending in a plunge into the pool below. Guests under 36" are not permitted to ride.

Blue Thunder/White Lightning
Riders bolt through an electrifying 60-feet of twists and turns sliding straight into the pool below. Guests must be at least 48” more..

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address:	2333 South White Road
tel:	408-270-8000
url:	www.rwsplash.com

Old Mission San Jose

Mission San José de Guadalupe

Mission San Jose was founded June 11, 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, Presidente of the California Missions Chain. The site was part of a natural highway by way of the Livermore Valley to the San Juaquin Valley. It is the fourteenth of the 21 Spanish Missions in Alta California. They were founded to secure Spain's claim to this land and to teach the native people Christianity and the Spanish way of life. When this mission was founded it was named "LA MISION DEL GLORIOSISIMO PATRIARCH SAN JOSE" in honor of our patron of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus Christ and more..

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address:	43300 Mission Blvd. , Fremont, CA 94539
tel:	(510) 657-1979
url:	www.athanasius.com

Mexican Cultural Heritage Gardens and Plaza

The Mexican Heritage Corporation, the operating organization of the Mexican Heritage Plaza, was founded by a group of San José's Mexican-American community leaders led by then-Vice Mayor Blanca Alvarado (now a Santa Clara County Supervisor) and Fernando Zazueta, a prominent local attorney. Their original goal was to develop the city's first Mexican cultural garden. The Plaza is one of the largest Latino cultural centers in the nation

That vision grew into a 55,000 square-foot cultural center with state of the art theatrical venues, a Smithsonian-affliate more..

Peralta Adobe/Fallon House

peralta adobe - fallon house

Peralta Adobe

The Peralta Adobe is San José’s oldest address. Built in 1797, the Peralta Adobe is the last remaining structure from El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe. See the Adobe’s horno, an outside working oven or venture inside the home and see two rooms furnished as they might have been when they were occupied by the Gonzales and Peralta families.

The exquisite Fallon House was built in 1855 by one of San José’s earliest mayors. The Victorian mansion showcases 15 fully furnished rooms more..

Downtown Farmers’ Market

Downtown Farmers' Market-San Pedro Square

It is definitely the best place to see and be seen each week. About 2,000 people visit the market each week.

Browse through colorful flowers, gourmet foods and fresh fruits and vegetables from California-certified growers. Special fruit tastings and live music are offered throughout the season.

Adding excitement to the market each week are crafts booths where area artists sell their favorite works. No doubt about it: they make great gifts for the holidays.

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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Happy Hollow Park is a peaceful, creative, and safe place for children of all ages - with the main focus on "little ones" between the ages of 2-10. There are creative play areas, children's rides, Puppet Shows, special events, and birthday areas.

Our Zoo is an AZA-Accredited Institution that participates in conservation and propagation of rare and endangered species - while at the same time offering children (and adults) the opportunity to see wondrous animals such as the Ruffed Lemur and Jaguar.

The Zoo also provides hands-on experience with many animals along with more..

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Alameden Mine Entrance

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Is one of the jewels of the Santa Clara County Park system. In terms of size, historical significance, and natural beauty, it rivals any state park. The park sits on the southern edge of the Silicon Valley, with millions of people and thousands of businesses and industries spreading out below it to the north. It occupies most of the Los Capitancillos Ridge, running southeast from the Guadalupe Landfill to Almaden Reservoir. To the north are the upscale suburbs of the Almaden Valley. To the southeast is the historic mining more..

San Jose Sharks

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The San Jose Sharks is a team in the National Hockey League. They are in the Western Conference and the Pacfic Devision. Other teams in their Division are:

1.)  Anaheim Ducks
2.)  Dallas Stars
3.)  Los Angeles Kings
4.)  more..