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Discover the most popular places to visit in San Jose
Santana Row Shopping Center
During your trip to San Jose, you can enjoy retail therapy at Santana Row Shopping Center. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
San Jose Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at San Jose Convention Center during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Winchester Mystery House
Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
Raging Waters
Bring your family to Raging Waters and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in San Jose. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Alum Rock Park
Enjoy some time outdoors at one of San Jose’s oldest and prettiest public parks. Just a short drive from downtown, its caves, creeks and wildlife make it feel like a far-off wilderness.
The Tech Interactive
Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.
Children's Discovery Museum
Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
The perfect blend of amusement park and accredited zoo, this San Jose favorite has been entertaining and educating families since 1961.
San Jose State University
Walk around the campus at San Jose State University during your visit to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in San Jose
Downtown San Jose
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like San Pedro Square and St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
South San Jose
Travelers choose South San Jose for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Blossom Hill Station (VTA) or Snell Station and check out top sights like Almaden Plaza.
North San Jose
If you're spending time in North San Jose, check out sights like Samsung Semiconductor Inc or Alum Rock Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Children's Discovery Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.
West San Jose
While visiting West San Jose, you might make a stop by sights like Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row Shopping Center.
East San Jose
If you're spending time in East San Jose, check out sights like Raging Waters or San Jose Flea Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
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- Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters
- Alum Rock Park
- San Pedro Square
- Adobe Corporate Headquarters
- Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
- The Tech Interactive
- Children's Discovery Museum
- Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
- Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
- San Jose Museum of Art
- San Jose Flea Market
- Samsung Semiconductor Inc
- St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
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