Things to Do

•  Santana Row
  
  More than a mall, Santana Row is a destination unto itself. With 70 stores ranging from boutique to brand-name, 20 restaurants, 9 spas, and an on-site hotel, the only limit to how long you stay is on your credit card. Be sure to check into various events at Santana Row-summer months usually host the majority of activities.
  
  368 Santana Row, Suite 1020
  San Jose, CA 95128  Map
  Phone: 408-551-4611
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•  Winchester Mystery House
  
  One of the most bewildering mansions in the world, the Winchester Mystery House has stairways that lead to the ceiling, doors that open into walls, and a profound history of the occult. Designed by the mystifying mind of Sarah Winchester, widow of the well-known rifle manufacturer, the bizarre house and its grounds are now open to guided tours for intrigued visitors.
  
  525 South Winchester Boulevard
  San Jose, CA 95128  Map
  Phone: 408-247-2101
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•  Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
  
  The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum brings ancient Egypt to downtown San Jose. A variety of artifacts ranging from sarcophagi to religious pieces are all on display to give patrons a glimpse of life in ancient Egypt. One of the most popular exhibits is the Tomb Tour, a composite replica of various tombs found throughout Egypt, complete with hieroglyph-adorned walls and artifact-filled rooms.
  
  1342 Naglee Avenue
  San Jose, CA 95191  Map
  Phone: 408-947-3636
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•  Raging Waters
  
  A must-visit for any age group, Raging Waters is a water park that provides everything from mile-a-minute thrills to the relaxing undulations of floating along the Lazy River. For the adrenaline junkie, a ride down Blue Thunder/White Lightning will have you grinning down all 60 feet of snaking twists and turns.
  
  2333 South White Road
  San Jose, CA 95148  Map
  Phone: 408-238-9900
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•  The Tech Museum of Innovation
  
  Tossing aside the old adage of "look but don't touch," the Tech Museum of Innovation is a hands-on center that seeks to both entertain and educate. With exhibits that take visitors into the virtual world where they can design a museum or construct a rollercoaster, The Tech is setting the bar for a 2.0 museum revolution.
  
  201 South Market Street
  San Jose, CA 95113  Map
  Phone: 408-294-8324
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•  Golfing in San Jose
  
  Located just south of San Francisco, San Jose offers 15 local and championship golf courses, and many in this family-friendly city are suitable for golfers of all ages.
  
  City of San Jose
  San Jose, CA 95131  Map
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•  Sharks Game
  
  The fastest game on ice is expertly played by the San Jose Sharks, one of the NHL's elite teams of late. Though they have yet to take home the Stanley Cup in their nearly 30-year history, they continually make the playoffs and send fans cheering from the stands for yet another shot at hockey immortality. Important Information: Sharks Games take place between October 4 and April 5.
  
  525 West Santa Clara Street
  San Jose, CA 95113  Map
  Phone: 866-448-7849
  
  

•  Wine Country in San Jose
  
  A few dozen wineries are scattered around San Jose, each offering the chance to chat with vintners and sample their creations. Consider signing up for a guided and chauffeured tour of the area's wine country-it's a relaxing way to indulge in epicurean delights.
  
  200 East Santa Clara Street
  San Jose, CA 95113  Map