San Francisco International Airport 42 min
Vasona Lake County Park (16 min) Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (10 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. History San José (12 min) A kid-friendly space recreates life in 1880s San Jose with replica buildings & an on-site museum. Almaden Quicksilver County Park (18 min) County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers. Kelley Park (12 min) This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. California's Great America (17 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Mission Santa Clara (15 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (14 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (12 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Japanese Friendship Garden (13 min) Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Raging Waters San Jose (22 min) 23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. Winchester Mystery House (15 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (12 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. San Jose Museum of Art (11 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Municipal Rose Garden (15 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. |