San Jose attractions
San Jose attractions guarantee to offer intrigue and excitement for every interest. From ancient to modern mysteries, thrilling rides to chilling stories, amazing animals to amazing architecture, this city’s attractions are world-class. Of course one of the most recognized sights is the Winchester Mystery House with its hundreds of rooms, paths, and mysteries. For ancient mysteries, don’t miss the Egyptian death artifacts and practices presented at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. For a more fun look at the past, get to the historical city of San Jose replicated at the San Jose Historical Museum. For attractions offering something for the whole family, try the Paramount’ Great America Amusement Park and the Children’s Discovery Museum. Also try the fun and family friendly Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. And, be sure to check out the San Jose Museum of Art and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph as well. San Jose attractions will fill every moment of your vacation.
Winchester Mystery House
525 S. Winchester Blvd.
San Jose
www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
Beleiving that if building stopped she would die, Sarah Winchster had builders add to her home 24 hours a day, year round for 38 years. Staircases leading nowhere, doors opening onto blank walls, and more weirdness. an amazing and disturbing attraction. See website for details.
Paramount's Great America
Great America Parkway
San Jose
www.pgathrills.com
Minutes from downtown San Jose, great theme park based on the popular movies and Nickelodeon kids TV. Great place to lose your lunch and spend the day with your family. See website for details.
Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz Way
San Jose
www.cdm.org
Great interactive and hands on museum for kids of all ages. See website for details.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Musuem & Planetarium
1342 Naglee Avenue
San Jose
www.rosicrucian.org
A great place to see and learn more than you imagined about mummies, funerary boats, canopic jars, and all things afterlife to the Egyptians.
San Jose Museum of Art
110 S. Market Street
San Jose
www.sjmusart.org
Fantastic contemporary art museum featuring revolving and permanent exhibits. One of the finest in Northern California.
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
1300 Senter Road
San Jose
Great park and zoo for the younger set. Puppet shows, rides, animals, events, and even adopt-a-pet opportunities. Popular for over 40 years.
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph
San Fernando Street
San Jose
Multi-domed and gorgeous historic church located in downtown San Jose. Originally built in 1877 and restored in 1990.
San Jose Historical Museum
1600 Senter Road
San Jose
More a historical park than a musuem, view origianla nd replicated homes, runnign trolleys, historic shops, businesses and landmarks. 27 acres of great San Jose history and fun.
