See & Do in the Area
From the rich agricultural community of the 20's, to its present day reputation as the Capital of Silicon Valley, San José is a destination that is sure to create an unforgettable experience. As the third largest city in California and the 11th largest city in the nation, San José has remained one of the country's best-kept secrets...a city revitalized and bustling with creativity and culture yet still embodies unique charm.
Tech Museum of Innovation
201 South Market StreetSan Jose, CA 95113-2008
Phone: (408) 294-8324
Fax: (408) 279-7167
Technology from Silicon Valley and beyond comes alive in this unique museum featuring interactive exhibits for all ages. The Tech is a place about real technology...changing the way people work and play, create, harness and share information, how we innovate, how we do things differently. Featuring over 250 interactive exhibits, the Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater, a cafe and gift store packed with "only in Silicon Valley" items. For more information, contact The Tech at (408) 294-TECH (8324) or visit thetech.org
Intel Museum
2200 Mission College BoulevardSanta Clara, CA 95052-8119
Phone: (408) 765-0503
Fax: (408) 765-1217
Self-guided, hands-on museum shows how computer chips are made and used. Guided group tours available by reservation, Intel Museum Store carries unique "high tech" clothing and souvenirs. Open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission. For more information please go to: intel.com/go/museum.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1342 Naglee Ave.San Jose, CA 95191
Phone: (408) 947-3635
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon
at Karnak, houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the
western United States -- including objects from pre dynastic times through Egypt's
early Islamic era.
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San Jose Museum of Art
110 South Market StreetSan Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 271-6880
Fax: (408) 294-2977
The San Jose Museum of Art presents a full range of exhibitions with a focus on
works created during the 20th Century, including painting, sculpture, installations,
photography, works on paper, and video. Museum Store, Cafe, and group event facilities.
Public tours daily, group tours by appointment.
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Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz WaySan Jose, CA 95110-2780
Phone: (408) 298-5437
Fax: (408) 298-6826
Children's Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum featuring over 150 interactive
exhibits. Children of all ages are invited to test, prod, taste, crank and tinker
in their striking purple building in Discovery Meadow.
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Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Market Street/San Carlos Street (across the street from the Fairmont San Jose)San Jose, CA
Phone: (408) 277-3900
Plaza de Cesar Chavez is home to year-round cultural celebrations, parades and exciting outdoor festivals. There's everything from concerts in the park, theater performed in the open air and spectacular traveling entertainment to street fairs, cook offs, arts and crafts and tempting foods -- all reflecting San Jose's rich diversity. Plaza de Cesar Chavez is located in downtown San Jose on Market Street between San Fernando and San Carlos streets across from the Fairmont Hotel. It is easily accessible by the Light Rail with nearby stops at the Convention Center and along Transit Mall.
Winchester Mystery House
525 South Winchester BoulevardSan Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408) 247-2000
Fax: (408) 985-7913
The Winchester Mystery House, on of the world's most famous mansions, is the true legacy of Sarah Winchester who it is believed thought she would never die as long as construction continued on her elegant Victorian home. The famed mansion is a California State Historic Landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a San Jose City Landmark.
Tickets for tours of the historic 160 room Victorian mansion are $19.95 for adults
13-64, $16.95 for seniors, and $13.95 for children 6-12.
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Santana Row
355 Santana RowSan Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408) 551-4600
Every city relies on vibrant neighborhoods. For most, this means a place to relax, shop, or meet a friend for coffee and a stroll along a sunny, tree-lined street. A real urban neighborhood has developed at Santa Row that provides a vibrant and diverse mix of shopping, dining, entertainment and living designed to enhance the individual experience.
The name is borrowed from Santana Park - a nearby half-acre park that has been
incorporated into Santana Row.
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Restaurants
Fairmont Express Cafe
Stop by our Lobby Espresso Cart for a quick breakfast to go. Conveniently located in the lobby, you will find a great selection of muffins, breakfast pastries and fresh fruit in addition to their various coffee offerings. Hours of Operation : Open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily
Fountain Restaurant
The Fountain Restaurant is the perfect place to start your day. Open for breakfast and lunch daily this inviting restaurant offers an extensive a la carte menu selection in addition to their breakfast buffet. The Fountain is proud to present a lunch menu that reflects everyone's dining preferences. From old Favorites, with a new flare, to mouth-watering innovative creations by Chef Tung Nguyen.
Pagoda Restaurant - Bamboo Lounge
Experience the Bay Areas Asian Heritage and visit our Bamboo Lounge at The Pagoda Restaurant. Whether it is classical Chinese Hong Kong Style Black Pepper Beef or a more trendy Coriander Dusted Ahi Tuna with Crispy Noodle Cake, Snow Pea Ginger Broth and Pineapple Mango Relish, the Pagoda Restaurant and Bamboo Lounge has it all. Come and choose from an enticing selection of Tropical Drinks during happy hour or in our private dining room for a business meeting or a family event.
The Grill on the Alley
Reflecting the spirit of a New York grill, The Grill on the Alley serves large portions of steaks, chops, fresh seafood and pasta along with an extensive wine list. For more information, go to visit their website at www.thegrill.com/sanjose.
McCormick & Schmick's
Bringing the freshest seafood to Silicon Valley, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is located directly inside The Fairmont San Jose's South Tower. Renowned as The Fresh Seafood Authority, the menu is printed twice daily and features more than 30 species of fresh fish and seafood caught daily from the Pacific Ocean as well as other regions around the world. Combining the bounty of fresh ingredients from California's Central Valley and wine country, McCormick & Schmick's prepares and serves seafood in a timeless and traditional presentation.
The Lobby Lounge
Grand elegance surrounds you in the Lobby Lounge at The Fairmont San Jose. In addition to featuring an extensive selection of Californian wines by the glass, the Lobby Lounge is also renowned for their creative martini offerings and wide array of single malts scotches. Appetizers and Light Fare are being served daily from 12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. In addition, two plasma screen television sets make sure you do not miss your favorite sport while enjoying yourself at The Fairmont San Jose. Wireless connectivity is available in all areas on the Lobby Lounge in addition to nightly live entertainment.
For further restaurant information, please visit the San Jose Convention and Visitors' Bureau website.
