Attractions and Places to Visit in San Jose

Of all the places to go in California, San Jose should be at the top of anyone’s list. From history and entertainment to beautiful landscapes and diverse food options, San Jose have everything right here. Anyone can feel the city's rich past by taking a walking tour through our charming downtown or meandering through our rich History Park. You can explore some of the stranger sights like the spooky Winchester Mystery House and the quirky New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum. But, there is much more to San Jose than technology and history; it's also a unique cultural hub. With the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam and one of the three remaining Japantowns in the US, this City-of-Firsts is the perfect place to start the exploration of Silicon Valley and the South Bay. Anyone can plan their visit to San Jose today and discover why it’s one of the most popular places to go in California.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph

Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is a large Roman Catholic church located in Downtown San Jose. The minor basilica is the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose in California.
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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, it houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America - including objects from pre dynastic times...
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San Jose Museum of Art

San Jose Museum of Art

The San Jose Museum of Art celebrates new ideas, stimulates creativity, and inspires connection with every visit. Welcoming and thought provoking, the Museum delights visitors...
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San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

The Museum is the nexus for fiber artists, art lovers, collectors, quilters, and crafters who share a passion for fiber art and a deep commitment to its preservation and evolution.
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The Tech Museum of Innovation

The Tech Museum of Innovation

The Tech Museum of Innovation is a family-friendly interactive science and technology center located in the heart of downtown San Jose, California. It has become a landmark for...
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Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House

This historic, 5.5 million dollar, beautiful but bizarre, 160-room Victorian mansion was once the home of Sarah L. Winchester, heiress to the Winchester Rifle fortune.
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