The Tech Museum of Innovation documents the important role the San Jose area has played in the technological innovations of the past century. The museum focuses on hands-on, state-of-the-art exhibits, using technology to teach about technology.
Winchester Mystery House is among California's most famous residences. The spooky story of a wealthy widow who believed only eternal construction could fend off death has attracted people to the house for decades. The quirky tour of the 160-room Victorian mansion showcases features such as superfluous staircases and Sarah Winchester's fascination with the number 13.
Paramount's Great America is the area's premiere theme park, just a few miles from downtown San Jose. The park offers thrill rides, a water park, and movie-themed attractions.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in downtown San Jose is a beautifully restored 19th century cathedral.
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the western United States, in a building inspired by Egyptian temples.
Other parks and tourist attractions to consider in the San Jose area are listed below. Click on any name for more information.
