San Francisco International Airport 35 min
California's Great America (12 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (10 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Mission Santa Clara (10 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Intel Museum (10 min) Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Alum Rock Park (17 min) Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas. The San Jose Flea Market (12 min) Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Mission Peak (12 min) Small mountain & public park with strenuous hiking trails to the summit, featuring an iconic pole. Winchester Mystery House (12 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (13 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (14 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Googleplex (14 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Municipal Rose Garden (10 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (15 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Computer History Museum (13 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. San Jose Museum of Art (15 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. |