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Popular places to visit
Santana Row Shopping Center
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Santana Row Shopping Center, a favorite shopping spot in San Jose. 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
Escape from the bustle of central San Jose in the caves and creeks of this beautiful public park.
Children's Discovery Museum
Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.
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.
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
This superb fusion of zoo and entertainment park ensures that kids and adults alike learn a lot and have fun along the way.
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.
Areas of 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 Santana Row Shopping Center 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 Santana Row Shopping Center and Winchester Mystery House.
Alviso
If you're spending some time in Alviso, San Francisco Bay and Top Golf San Jose are top sights worth seeing.
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