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Lick Observatory
Lick Observatory This historic astronomical observatory is located just east of San Jose on Mount Hamilton, within the Diablo Range. While it is only about 20 miles away, the windy road makes it about 1 hour total in distance from San Jose, so be sure to gas up before you go. (GROUPS: instead of traveling…
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Portuguese Historical Museum Representing the continuation of celebrated traditions that helped make easier the immigrants traditions from the old world to the new. Welcome to the Portuguese Historical Museum, the replica of the first permanent ‘imperio’ (Chapel to the Holy Spirit) built in San Jose circa 1915. This museum is one of the main focal points…
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Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph Welcome to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, the official cathedral and minor basilica for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose. This large Roman Catholic church is located in downtown San Jose and is considered to be the oldest non-mission parish in the entire state, sitting right at 200…
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San Jose Flea Market The San Jose Flea Market has been a family tradition since 1960, quickly approaching its 60th anniversary, meaning it has seen 60 successful years of playing, shopping, and eating together with its millions of guests! The San Jose Flea Market is open each Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Within the market,…
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Monopoly in the Park The world’s most popular board game, Monopoly, has taken on a larger than life-sized park square in San Jose, and it’s the perfect activity for your group while visiting! Totaling 930 square feet, this custom granite board was first created in 1992 for the San Francisco Garden and Landscape Show. It…
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Alum Rock Park Alum Rock Park is one of California’s oldest municipal parks, first established in 1872. The park presents 720 acres of ‘natural, rugged beauty’, outdoor recreation options, and learning opportunities. It is nestled within the Alum Rock Canyon, amidst the foothills of the Diablo Range. While here, your group will be able to…
Read MoreThe Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies
The Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies Located on the San Jose State University campus, the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies holds the largest collection of Beethoven materials outside of Europe! This museum is devoted solely to the life, works, and accomplishments of Ludwig van Beethoven, who lived from 1770 to 1827.…
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Japantown San Jose One of the most culturally enlightening places to visit while in San Jose is Japantown, located just blocks away from City Hall. This community is 150 years old, a unique ethnic neighborhood that provides a ‘rare blend of business, culture, and historic resources’. It is actually one of the last 3 authentic…
Read MoreGuadalupe River Park
Guadalupe River Park Welcome to Guadalupe River Park, the small San Jose city park located along the banks of the Guadalupe River. Making a 3-mile ribbon extending from the heart of downtown to highway 280 in the south, this park system is the perfect place to ‘recreate, relax, discover, and enjoy’. Onsite you will find…
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San Jose Municipal Rose Garden The San Jose Municipal Rose Garden is the historic garden founded in 1927 that is dedicated exclusively to roses and rose variations. Featuring over 3,500 shrubs and 189 different rose varieties, it is easy to see why this has been called both ‘America’s Best Rose Garden’, and ‘one of the…
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Santana Row Silicon Valley’s Premier Destination for Shopping, Dining, Living, Working and Playing. If you are in need of some serious retail therapy while visiting the Silicon Valley you need to head to Santana Row, the upscale commercial district located in West San Jose. Here you will find over 1.7 million square feet of retail,…
Read MoreComputer History Museum
Computer History Museum The largest international collection of computing artifacts in the world, encompassing computer hardware, software, documentation, ephemera, photographs, oral histories, and moving images. A visit to the Computer History Museum is like a visit to our technological past, this museum ‘bringing computer history to life through large-scale exhibits, an acclaimed speaker series, a dynamic…
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