San José is a city on the west coast of the United States, located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay in the state of California. It is the third largest city in the state and the seat of Santa Clara County. It is the largest city in the urban area of San Francisco and the "capital of Silicon Valley". Its population is estimated at 950,000, making it the tenth largest city in the country.f you arrive by airplane, the love of technology in the city can only jump out of your sight. At Terminal B of the Norman Y.
Mineta San José International Airport, you will be greeted by Space Observer, a 7.9 metre high white and chrome-plated robot. Even if you don't have the opportunity to meet this giant at the airport, you'll find many other ways to discover the impressive rebirth of California's third largest city, now the major urban center of Silicon Valley. The city centre is full of attractions, including the Tech Museum, which offers interactive exhibits, and the San José Museum of Art, which is more airy.
De Anza Hotel is a true little art deco jewel, while the SAP Center, which attracts the greatest artists and hosts the San Jose Sharks franchise, is a magnificent modern glass palace.Here are the indispensable things to do in San José:The Tech Museum Of InnovationThe Tech Museum Of Innovation has something for everyone. His IMAX 3D cinema plays Hollywood movies... something few science and technology buildings do. As we write this article, you can see the movie Interstellar in this cinema.
In addition to cinema, there are lots of great exhibits to explore, including an experience that mimics the sensations of an earthquake. You and your children can spend at least 2 hours in this place.Like most tourist attractions, if you want to eat there, expect to spend money, or take your own snacks with you. There are lots of hands-on workshops that will teach you more about science, but most of them are for children. That said, if you want to keep your children busy with a custom activity they'll love to visit this museum. As an adult, if you want to spend time and have a little fun, there are worse ways to spend an afternoon.
Tech Museum Of Innovation San JoseAlum Rock ParkIf you're looking for a park with lots of activities, take a look at Alum Rock Park, one of California's oldest parks, founded in 1872. It offers about 20 km of walking, hiking and running trails. You can hike in a relaxed way around Penitencia Creek, or for something more difficult, the South Rim Trail and North Rim Trail are a succession of peaks and valleys to walk or run through.When you reach the narrow valley, things culminate in the centre: a small museum and a rehabilitation centre for animals. There is also plenty of space to sit and enjoy a picnic, play on the playground, play beach volleyball or camping.
The creek is beautiful and surrounded by lush vegetation and wooded areas to explore. Depending on the trail you choose, you can enjoy the speed of the mountain bike or the tranquility of the hiking trails.Almaden Quicksilver County ParkAlmaden Quicksilver County Park covers more than 1,660 hectares and offers enough space for visitors to enjoy nature to the fullest. It also provides an overview of old mercury mines near San José. If you visit this park, expect adventure and lots of ascents and descents. In the park, the difference in elevation varies from 183 to 518 metres above water level. It is part of Santa Clara County, which has extracted just under 38 million kilograms of gold from these mines.
During the California gold rush, mercury was used to separate gold from ore, but don't worry, the park is a safe place to walk.Mining played an important role when in service from the mid-1800s to 1976. Currently, there are still some buildings and structures such as old miners' houses. In the late 1970s, the land was converted into a public park for tourists. If you don't want to spend money in museums but enjoy nature and its history, Almaden Quicksilver Park is a great place to visit. Los Gatos Creek Hiking TrailIf you enjoy running, hiking or mountain biking, you can do anything and even more on the Los Gatos Creek Trail. The paved trail crosses parks, ponds and downtown Los Gatos.
The main trail leads up the mountains past Lexington Dam. You can cycle all the way to the highest peak and enjoy the scenery, before starting the exciting descent. It's a different walk every day, and you don't need to be a trained cyclist to get there.Like many other outdoor activities, crossing the Los Gatos Creek Trail is free. On a beautiful spring or summer day, it is an excellent place to have lunch in the open air and enjoy a picnic with your loved ones. There are lots of shaded areas to protect you from the sun when it's really hot. You can walk, run or cycle on the trail and take a break from the creek when you want, you can even fish there if you like.
Historic rose garden
The historic rose garden is a magnificent haven of serenity in the middle of a turbulent zone. It is one of the most incredible sites in all of California, with 4,000 plants and 3,000 varieties of historical roses. You can stroll around and discover modern, miniature roses planted by more than 750 volunteers. If you want to take a break and smell the roses, you can enjoy this experience at Heritage Rose Garden.You can even take professional pruning lessons, so if you are one of those owners who dream of creating sculptures in the greenery of their garden, you can learn to become the Michelangelo of your plants and bushes! The courses teach you how to cut roses instead of bushes, and you can impress your partner by cutting roses for a special occasion.
Rose BushHappy Hallow Park and Zoo
There's nothing like a zoo excursion to entertain the whole family, and Happy Hallow's park and zoo is no exception. It offers a lot of exhibitions to allow animal lovers of all ages to get close to it, and informative sessions to learn more about the inhabitants of the zoo. The zoo's puppet theatre is entertaining and full of fun comments to make children laugh. Happy Hallow Park and Zoo is a family-run business that opened its doors in the mid-1950s, and its dedication to conservation has allowed it to house some of the world's most unique animals.The organization that manages the zoo is not for profit, and all the money generated by the entrance fee and concessions is invested in conservation efforts.
This is one of the reasons why Happy Hallow is one of the best places to visit in San José. You can observe cheetahs, gorillas, jaguars and orangutans simply by paying a single entrance fee. This is an excellent opportunity not to be missed in San José.
SAP Center
The SAP Center, also known as the' Shark Tank', is home to the San José Sharks National Hockey League team. The team has been a serious contender in the Western Conference for over 20 years, and that's why they are sold out in most of their games. Attending an action-packed hockey game at the SAP Center is one of the city's most exciting attractions.
The best thing is that entry tickets are among the cheapest in the league, so if you're a big fan who usually has to pay an arm to watch a game, you can enjoy a Sharks game at a discounted price.Like most big arenas, the SAP Center hosts its share of concerts, conferences and conventions. You never know what can happen there during your stay, so check the stadium's website for any names that are too big to appear on stage in San José. Naturally, the stadium is located in the city centre and close to bars, restaurants and hotels, so after the show, you can continue to have fun in this spectacular place.
Children's Discovery Museum
In addition to the things to see and do, getting children entertained is an issue that often surfaces when choosing a holiday destination. If you are a traveler who has to occupy the children for a day, take them to the Children's Discovery Museum. It combines art, technology, culture and science to intrigue and excite children and make them want to learn more. The most important thing is that adults will also benefit from it and the entrance fee is reasonable. The Children's Discovery Museum has a lot of toys and gadgets for young children. Kindergarten students will have a great time in this museum. The museum offers new travel exhibitions all year round, which means that even if you have already visited it, your children will discover something new each time. There's plenty of entertainment and interesting exhibits to spend several hours at, and you're perfectly situated to enjoy an evening outdoors and dinner once the tour is over.
