Downtown San Jose Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
San Jose Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in San Jose Convention Center during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Children's Discovery Museum
Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.
The Tech Interactive
Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.
San Jose Museum of Art
Art fans shouldn't miss this lively centre of arts activity located in the heart of the Silicon Valley.
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica
Take a free guided tour of this majestic church to see its excellent stained-glass windows and intricate ceiling art.
San Jose City Hall
After visiting San Jose City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Fun City Scavenger Hunt in San Jose by Crazy Dash
San Jose City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Operation City Quest
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Jose
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Japantown
While Japantown isn't home to many top sights, San Pedro Square and Silicon Valley U.S. Patent & Trademark Office are some notable places to visit nearby.
Washington - Guadalupe
Even though there aren't top sights in Washington - Guadalupe, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Children's Discovery Museum. Jump on the metro at Virginia Station to see more of the city.
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Avaya Stadium. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose Flea Market and San Pedro Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Santana Row Shopping Center and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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