Attractions in San Jose, California
Amusements
Raging Waters 408-238-9900
2333 South White Road, San Jose, CA 95148
The Bay Area's premier water park featuring over 20 water slides and attractions. more info map
Casinos
Historic Homes & Buildings
Peralta Adobe - Fallon House Historic Site 408-287-2290
175 West St. John Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Adjacent to San Pedro Market, the adobe was built in by Manuel Gonzelez, an Apache Indian who was the first resident and the second mayor of San Jose. Its second... more info mapWinchester Mystery House 408-247-2101
525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128
Known as “the house built by the spirits,” the Winchester Mystery House contains 160 rooms, 2,000 doors, 10,000 windows, 47 stairways, 47 fireplaces, 13 bathrooms... more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Biblioteca Latinoamericana 408-294-1237
921 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95110
This place houses the largest collection in California of Spanish and bilingual materials, focusing on Latin American culture and history. more info mapSan Jose Public Library 408-294-1237
690 Locust Street, San Jose, CA 95110
This public library provides access to a large selection of informational and recreational materials and books in a variety of formats and languages. more info map
Museums & Galleries
Children's Discovery Museum 408-298-5437
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
Located in a 52,000 square foot purple building, this hands-on museum features over 150 interactive exhibits and educational programs for children. more info mapD.P. Fong Galleries 408-298-8877
383 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Exhibits in this gallery include modern and contemporary paintings, sculptures, and photography. more info mapIntel Museum 408-765-0503
2200 Mission College Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95110
Located in Santa Clara
Learn how computer chips are made and used in this self-guided, hands-on museum. Their museum store offers "high tech" clothing and souvenirs. more infoIra F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies 408-924-4590
One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192
Located at San Jose State University
This facility offers the largest collection of first and early editions of Beethoven's music outside of Europe. more infoMachu Picchu Gallery of the Americas 408-280-1860
87 East San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Located in Downtown
Permanent Pre-Columbian and Old Indian exhibits are displayed in this gallery, as well as a fine selection of art, artifacts, and textiles from Mexico, Central America,... more info mapRosicrucian Egyptian Museum 408-947-3600
1342 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, CA 95191
Daily tours in this museum that houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on display west of the Mississippi include a visit to the Underground Rock Tomb. ... more info mapSan Jose Historical Museum 408-287-2290
1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Consisting of 25 acres with 27 original and reconstructed homes, businesses, and landmarks, this unique museum highlights the culture and history of San Jose and Santa... more info mapSan Jose Institute of Contemporary Art 408-283-8155
451 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
An institute that provides community education of the arts through innovative art exhibits by some of today's best visual artists, educational programs, and art... more info mapSan Jose Museum of Art 408-271-6880
110 Market Street, San Jose, CA 95110
A full range of 20th century exhibitions including paintings, sculptures, photography, works on paper, and more are presented at this museum that also offers a museum... more infoSan Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles 408-971-0323
520 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
This museum features regularly changing exhibits of quilts and textiles from around the world. more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Edenvale Garden Park 408-277-5130
200 Edenvale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
Located Adjacent to the Historic Hayes Mansion
This beautiful and relaxing 19.5 acre park features picnic areas, a walking path, and a children's playground. more info mapHakone Estate and Gardens 408-741-4994
21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
Located 10 Miles Southwest in Saratoga
Situated on 18 acres in the lush hills of Saratoga, overlooking Silicon Valley, Hakon is the oldest Japanese-style residential gardens in the Western Hemisphere. Named... more info mapHappy Hollow Park & Zoo 408-277-3000
1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95110
Located at Kelley Park
This park offers a variety of rides and amusements including carousels, children's rides, themed play areas, and a puppet castle theatre. The zoo features over 50... more info mapKelley Park 408-277-4191
1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Home to the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, the Japanese Friendship Garden, and the San Jose Historical Museum, visitors to this park can enjoy a train ride, picnicking, and... more info mapOverfelt Gardens 408-251-3323
2145 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95110
Home to the Chinese Cultural Garden, this 33 acre garden features natural wildlife sanctuaries and a peaceful pond surrounded by beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowering... more info mapPrusch Farm Park 408-926-5555
647 King Road, San Jose, CA 95110
This park offers picnic areas, barbecue grills, a seven acre lawn for flying a kite or playing games, two fruit orchards, domestic and exotic poultry, rabbits, a display... more infoSan Jose Heritage Rose Garden 408-298-7657
Taylor Street & Spring Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Located within Guadalupe Gardens
This five acre rose garden is in the shape of a large bowl allowing visitors to see over 5,000 plants from every place in the garden. The inside of the garden features... more info mapSan Jose Municipal Rose Garden 408-277-2735
1500 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112
Located at Naglee Avenue & Dana Avenue
San Jose's five and one-half acre municipal rose garden features more than 3,500 rose shrubs with 189 varieties represented. Also features new rose varieties and serves... more info
Science & Technology
Tech Museum of Innovation, The 408-294-8324 ext. 6219
201 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Technology comes alive in this unique museum featuring over 250 interactive exhibits for all ages. The museum also features an IMAX Dome Theater, a cafe, and gift store. more info map
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