San Francisco International Airport 39 min
Municipal Rose Garden (9 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (8 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. The San Jose Flea Market (13 min) Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Mission Santa Clara (10 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Plaza de César Chávez (7 min) Various concerts & events are held at this busy open space with water jets & a contemporary statue. Winchester Mystery House (10 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (6 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. California's Great America (13 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. History San José (8 min) A kid-friendly space recreates life in 1880s San Jose with replica buildings & an on-site museum. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (9 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Raging Waters San Jose (16 min) 23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. San Jose Museum of Art (8 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Kelley Park (7 min) This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. Japanese Friendship Garden (8 min) Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (8 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. |