Tourist Attractions: Some places in San Jose, which you will enjoy visiting are Santana Row, The Winchester Mystery House, Emma Prusch Farm Park, Japanese Friendship Garden, etc. The Japanese Friendship Garden is modeled after Korakuen Park in Okayama, Japan. It has a very peaceful and soothing atmosphere. You can bask in the lap of nature and enjoy the bridges, ponds, and pathways that demonstrate the science of Japanese landscape gardening. You will be surrounded by a variety of vibrant and exquisite flowers. You are even allowed to feed the fish here.
Museums: Some of the museums of San Jose, which will provide you with entertainment and knowledge both, are Computer Information History Center, Intel Museum, Triton Museum of Art, Children’s Discovery Museum, etc. The Intel Museum is the best place in the world to learn about the Silicon Valley, the history of technological innovations, and the evolution of the computers and its impact on the world. In this museum, you will find information on the history of the Silicon Valley and Intel. There are also many informative exhibits on display about how chips, microprocessors, and memory technology make the Computer function. You will also be able to get information about semiconductors, chip design, fabrication, and packaging.
Amusement Parks: Some of the amusement parks of San Jose that will surely keep your adrenaline flowing are Raging Waters and The Jungle. Raging Waters, which is a favorite location for the residents of San Jose is a 23-acre park. You can wade or swim in
|
millions of gallons of water and enjoy the newest ride in the park, which is Dragon’s End. Some of the rides, which are extremely popular with the visitors, are the thrilling high-speed slides, the 350,000 gallon Wave Pool, and the Pirate’s Cove – an interactive themed water fort. Raging Waters is located off Tully Road and is easily accessible from major highways.
Beaches: Some of the beaches in San Jose where you can savor the sea, sun, and sand are Lake Merced, Ocean Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Saratoga Springs. The Ocean Beach, which runs along the western edge of the city is a great place for joggers, dog walkers, and beach lovers. But, swimming is not recommended in this beach due to the dangerous water conditions. Another beach of San Jose is the Santa Cruz Beachwalk, which is a half mile long famous amusement park situated right next to Santa Cruz’s mile long beach.
Outdoor Activities:There are plenty of outdoor activities that you can enjoy in San Jose. There is no dearth of parks and gardens that you can visit to be one with nature. Some of the parks of San Jose, which you can visit, are Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Almaden Quicksilver County Park, and Guadalupe River Park. The Guadalupe River Park is a beautiful park situated in the downtown area and includes the Arena Green next to the sports arena. Among the attractions of this park are a carousel, children’s play ground, and artwork. The path of the River Park starts at the Children’s Discovery Museum and extends till the Arena Green, running a distance of full 3 miles.
|
