| some rooms also have whirlpool tubs. a 5-minute drive from the mcenery convention center, this straightforward hotel is a 7-minute drive from downtown and 6 miles from the winchester mystery house. there's also an airport shuttle (surcharge). the simple rooms and suites offer free wi-fi, cable tv and desks, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. complimentary perks include continental breakfast, 24-hour coffee and fruit, and parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 40 min
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (12 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Raging Waters San Jose (18 min)
23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. California's Great America (15 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. San Jose Museum of Art (8 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. History San José (5 min)
A kid-friendly space recreates life in 1880s San Jose with replica buildings & an on-site museum. The San Jose Flea Market (15 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Alum Rock Park (17 min)
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas. Winchester Mystery House (13 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Municipal Rose Garden (13 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (9 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Japanese Friendship Garden (7 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (7 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Mission Santa Clara (13 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (4 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Kelley Park (5 min)
This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. | 
