Places to go in San Jose

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Blackhawk Museum

Research library & museum featuring historic & vintage cars in sprawling, contemporary digs.

3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville, CA 94506, USA

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Broadway San Jose

255 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

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California Theatre

Restored 1927 motion picture house turned performing-arts venue, also offers private event options.

345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

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Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes.

328 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305, USA

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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck.

180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

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History Park (operated by History San Jose)

635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

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Loft Bar & Bistro

Exposed-brick, two-level hangout with an American menu, DJ nights & a rooftop patio.

90 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits.

1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Rodin Sculpture Garden

Garden at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center showing 20 statues by famed sculptor Rodin (open all hours).

Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA

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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools.

1660 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95191, USA

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San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

Landmark art deco-style theater presenting Broadway musicals & ballet & dance performances.

255 S Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

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San Jose Civic

Landmark theater with a cocktail lounge for shows, concerts, banquets, galas & private events.

135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

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San Jose Museum of Art

Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center.

110 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

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Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Expansive venue with hands-on art & history exhibitions, plus special programs good for all ages.

705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

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Shoreline Amphitheatre

Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts.

One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

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The Tech Interactive

Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater.

201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

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Triton Museum of Art

Exhibits of contemporary & historical works, with an emphasis on Bay Area artists.

1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA

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Winchester Mystery House

Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts.

525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, USA