San Francisco International Airport 35 min
San Jose Museum of Art (21 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Mission Santa Clara (19 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Mission Peak (19 min) Small mountain & public park with strenuous hiking trails to the summit, featuring an iconic pole. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (21 min) Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Intel Museum (12 min) Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (20 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Municipal Rose Garden (19 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Winchester Mystery House (21 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. California's Great America (11 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Shoreline Amphitheatre (15 min) Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (19 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (21 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Googleplex (13 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Computer History Museum (12 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (22 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. |