Things to do on Holidays in San Jose USA
San Jose is the third largest city in California and earns its nickname, Capital of Silicon Valley due to its ever booming local technology industry. The city still maintains a global city status and is the tenth most populous city in USA. And like a lot of cities in the country, San Jose is a great attraction for tourists who pour in week in week out.
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Children’s Discovery Museum is basically an interactive adventure for children in science and technology. It is definitely a fun place for kids of all ages as there are a lot of attractions to keep them busy.
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Built in 1876, St. Joseph Cathedral is a piece of work to say the least and is well worth a visit for someone who is religiously linked to the concept of churches.
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The Municipal Rose Garden is like a little beautiful serene place in a hectic Silicon Valley. The variety of roses in the garden is simply breathtaking and it is worth a visit if you are tired of your daily life and want to feel close to the nature.
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Since opening its gates in 1961, the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is a great place to bring young kids. Here, you will find out that all the animals are taken care of very well and that the staff is very friendly.
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Being in San Jose and not visiting the Tech Museum means that you have missed out on the soul of the city. Apart from covering the microchips and gizmo making expos, the museum has exhibits of natural science, biotechnology and software.
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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum’s architecture is actually inspired by the Temple of Amon and has the biggest collection of Egyptian artefacts in the region. The museum is indeed a gem and has a wonderful collection that is not worth missing out on.
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Almaden Quicksilver County Park has history, trails, scenic views and convenience which makes it a great place to go to if you are visiting San Jose by any chance. This are leads to rural California and to the oldest mining community of the state.
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San Jose Repertory Theatre is the only regional theatre in San Jose that has a fully professional outlook to it. Plays like Christmas Carol for instance, are not to miss out on. Although tickets are a little expensive, it’s still a must go place.
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Formerly known as the Compaq Centre at San Jose, the HP Pavilion at San Jose is an indoor arena and is home to franchises such as San Jose Sharks (NHL), San Jose Sabercats (AFL) and Golden State Warriors (NBA).
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The Japanese Friendship Garden is a very well maintained park and it is great to have a casual walk here even though the place will be covered in just 15 or 20 minutes.
