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Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
Category: Sightseeing - San Jose Attractions & Activities
Address: 80 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
This multi-domed basilica dates to the 1870s, although it's actually the fifth incarnation of the church. Furthermore, the cathedral basilica stands on the former site of the city's first church, St. Joseph Church, an adobe structure dating to 1803. Inside the building are stunning stained glass windows and a unique...
Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
Category: Sightseeing - San Jose Attractions & Activities
Address: 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
Guadalupe River Park and Gardens is a 150-acre natural haven in the heart of San Jose. In addition to being a refuge for migratory and song birds, the three-mile long riverside park offers 2½ miles of scenic walks and jogging trails. Located adjacent are the Guadalupe Gardens, which feature over 3700 varieties of...
Category: Sightseeing - San Jose Attractions & Activities
Address: 1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112
Kelley Park, a 160-plus acre public park, offers an excellent break from the traffic and noise of downtown San Jose. This picnicker's paradise includes several ponds, the idyllic Japanese Friendship Garden, and several lawn areas. San Jose's Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and the San Jose Historical Museum also are located...
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium
Category: Museums - San Jose Attractions & Activities
Address: 1664 Park Ave, Rosicrucian Park, San Jose, CA 95191
If you're entranced by the culture, technology, and philosophy of ancient peoples, you'll definitely want to visit this museum, which boasts one of California's most extensive collections of ancient Egyptian art and artifacts. Tour a replica of a tomb, see a garden of palms and papyrus, and marvel at a few mummies....
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
Category: Museums - San Jose Attractions & Activities
Address: 520 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
San Jose is home to the oldest quilt museum in the United States, and the unique facility hosts ever-changing exhibitions of textile arts from around the world. In fact, if you visit expecting to see only a collection of traditional quilts, you'll be happily surprised to discover a wealth of contemporary items too....
Category: San Jose Attractions & Activities
Address: 72 N 5th St, Ste 19, San Jose, CA 95112
This talented volunteer company is dedicated to incredible vocal performances and to expanding San Jose's appreciation of choral arts. Performances range from the likes of Handel's "Messiah" to "A Celebration of Winds and Voices," a collaboration with the San Jose Wind Symphony. Concerts are presented in spring, fall,...
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Category: Museums - San Jose Attractions & Activities
Address: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110-2722
The Children's Museum, a contemporary structure whose purple façade is fairly easy to spot, was designed with three concepts in mind: Community, Connections and Creativity. Indeed, kids – and their parents – are invited to participate in various interactive exhibits, ranging from technology to the arts. Many of the...
Category: San Jose Attractions & Activities
Address: 490 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
This 200-seat theatre is located downtown in an area of San Jose known as the Theatre District. The theatre tends to eschew high-profile shows, opting instead for lesser-known contemporary gems like 1998's "Cumberland Blues." The San Jose Stage also hosts an annual art series. Show prices vary so contact the box...
Category: Museums - San Jose Attractions & Activities
Address: 201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113-2008
The noisy Tech Museum of Innovation, located on the Cesar Chavez Plaza, isn't too hard to find for its bright orange exterior tends to capture the eye. This is a great place for kids to be kids and adults to follow suit. Here, you can hop behind the wheel of a remote control Martin or do a test run on the same virtual...
Category: Sightseeing - San Jose Attractions & Activities
Address: 4699 Great America Pkwy, Paramount's Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
The "Drop Zone" is one of Great America's most popular attractions. This thrilling ride gives you all of four seconds to take in the view of the surrounding valley before dropping you over 200 feet at speeds that are in excess of 60 miles per hour. This freefall is one of the longest in the world.
