San Jose, California - Things to Do

Winchester Mystery House Discovery Museum Museum of Art Hollow Park & Zoo Raging Waters

Winchester Mystery House. This is a beautiful and bizarre 160-room Victorian mansion (circa 1884) built by rifle heiress Sarah Winchester over a period of 38 years. It features fine craftsmanship and numerous architectural oddities, including three working elevators and 47 fireplaces throughout the house.

The gardens and grounds may be toured as well as the Winchester Museum. A cafe offering snacks, desserts, and beverages is located on the grounds. For more information, call 408.247.2000 or visit www.winchestermysteryhouse.com. [Top]

Children's Discovery Museum San Jose. Located in a 52,000 square-foot purple building, this hands-on museum features more than 150 interactive exhibits and educational programs for children. For more information, call 408.298.5437 or visit www.cdm.org. [Top]

San Jose Museum of Art. The San Jose Museum of Art presents a full range of 20th century exhibitions, including paintings, sculptures, photography and works on paper. There is also a museum store, cafe and group event facilities. For more information, call 408.271.6880 or visit www.sjmusart.org. [Top]

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. This park offers a variety of rides and amusements from children’s rides to themed play areas to a puppet castle theatre. The zoo features over 50 domestic, exotic and endangered animals from around the world. For more information, call 408.277.3000 or visit www.happyhollowparkandzoo.org. [Top]

Raging Waters. With over 23-acres of slides and attractions, Raging Waters offers more than enough excitement to satisfy thrill seekers of all ages. The Bay Area’s premier water park features more than 20 water slides and attractions. For more information, call 408.238.9900 or visit www.rwsplash.com. [Top]

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