OUR TAKE ON SAN JOSE
Visiting the third largest city in California might prove to be a very busy trip indeed. Known as the capitol of the Silicon Valley, San Jose has a constantly updated things to do list available at all times.
For families that love history, the Winchester Mystery House is a very popular attraction. A Victorian Mansion with 160 rooms, it dons many unique features that are a sight to see. Few places in America will showcase staircases that lead to nowhere, or trap doors that open into 10 more doors.
A dose of educational fun is always welcomed in San Jose. Maybe a play or the symphony, or The Children’s Discovery Museum will be what you choose. If you are up for a theme park adventure, Great America is close by. It’s certainly a family friendly vacation spot, and your kids will love screaming through the award-winning rides.
When you get hungry, you’ll have many choices. Known for fantastically authentic Chinese food, San Jose can satisfy the pickiest eater, ranging from specialized Taiwanese food to fusion treats.
The San Jose travel guide gives you you have all the information you need to plan your trip. It includes user reviews, maps, travel tips, and a list of San Jose Hotels.
LODGING
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Hotel Montgomery - a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
"small but the furnishings and bathroom were very nice, comfy bed, mini-bar, robes provided" - a user of TripAdvisor
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Moorpark Hotel - a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
"around $100 a night, we got an amazing, very well appointed room" - a user of CitySearch
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Doubletree San Jose
"wonderful experience" - a user of Travelocity.com
THINGS TO DO
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Children's Discovery Museum
"As you can see by my address, we live in San Jose. We visit the Children's Discovery Museum about once a month. We started going as soon as my oldest could walk, and she's now 5. W…" - a user of TripAdvisor
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Nickel City
"Last time I was here, I played Bust a Move, Puzzle Fighter, Time Crisis 3, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I was in heaven." - a user of Yelp
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Alum Rock Park
"epiphany today." - a user of Yelp
