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Things to do in San Jose, California - San Jose Attractions

• The Tech Museum of Innovation
  The Tech Museum of Innovation (also known as "The Tech") in San Jose, California, is a modernistic museum that is an expedition into cutting edge and future technology and science. Everything from Silicon Valley to robotics to satellites and earthquakes is displayed in four major themed galleries.

• Raging Waters
  One of the Bay Area's best collection of water rides, the Raging Waters theme park is a definite must see in San Jose. If you're looking for some fun in the sun on a hot summer day, then stopping in at Raging Waters is not a bad idea. Some of the attractions are: a wave pool, waterfalls, speed slides, and a winding river for cruising. There are also play areas for the kids too.

• Winchester Mystery House
  A 160-room mansion once owned by the wealthy widow Sarah Winchester, this mansion will fascinate anyone with a an interest in history, architecture and unexplained mysteries. Visitors can take a tour of the huge and exquisite mansion itself, or the vast exterior gardens that surround the property.

• Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
  If you have a fascination for Egyptian history and artifacts (and you are in the San Jose area) then visiting the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum should be at the top of your to-do list. Housing a full-scale replica of an Egyptian temple, the Museum is full of artifacts from everyday Egyptian life and it also showcases real mummies purchased from the Niemen Marcus catalog.

• Children's Discovery Museum
  If you have young children and you are looking for a place for them to have fun, then the Children's Discovery Museum is the place to take them in San Jose. Not only will the kids have fun, it will also be an educational experience for them. The kids will be able to learn about science, technology, and cultural diversity in an interactive manner.

• San Jose Museum of Art
  A one-time post office, this contemporary museum has something for everyone. It has an excellent permanent collection of modern art, concerts, tours, lectures, book signings, and children's programs. One noteworthy piece art is the Chihuly stained glass sculpture that is suspended above the entrance. If you're a penny-pincher you'll be pleased to know that admission is free too.

• Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
  If you feel the urge to get your golf game on then the Cinnabar Hills Golf Club is one the best places to golf in San Diego. It has a variety of nines to for all skill levels to choose from: the Mountain, the Lake, and the Canyon.

• Peralta Adobe & Fallon House Historic Site
  This attraction is made of two different parts. One part is the most significant adobe architecture that still stands in San Jose and the other is the Victorian mansion built by San Jose' seventh mayor, Thomas Fallon. You take a 90-minute tour through both historic sites and see what life was like during the 19th century.

• San Jose Flea Market
  This massive, 2,000 vendor market sells a vast assortment of souvenirs and gifts for the traveling visitor. Open everyday of the week, the market offers something for everyone, including the little ones. Kids can take a ride on the carousel, go on pony rides, and play arcade games. There are also a variety of places to grab a good meal.

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