Serving as the gateway to Northern California,
San Jose is a city with many attractions for visitors of all ages.
Whether you're looking for world-class cultural arts, nightlife, professional
sports (including the NHL's San Jose
Sharks), theme parks, wineries (50 of
Northern California's best), shopping and great restaurants, San Jose
is the place to be! A veritable plethora of fine restaurants and an
abundance of attractions complement an eclectic arts and entertainment
district and a culturally diverse population.
Nestled between two mountain ranges, San Jose
is home to a myriad of historic attractions.
Visitors can find everything from family theme parks such as the
Paramount Great America and Raging Waters, to museums such as the
unique Tech Museum of Innovation and the San Jose Museum of Art.
The world-famous Winchester House, a massive Victorian mansion designed
and built by the Winchester Rifle heiress, is filled with so many
unexplained oddities, that it has come to be known as the Winchester
Mystery House.
Virtually anywhere in California can be called
"wine country," but in San Jose you are at the epicenter
of the finest winemaking district in the state. Vintners such as
J Lohr and Mirassoutheir doors regularly to the public for
tastings and winery tours.
The Best Western Lanai Garden Inn has several
regional shopping centers nearby, including the Eastridge and Oakridge
Malls. Upscale shoppers can stroll through the sophisticated boutiques
of Santana Row while diners enjoy an "al fresco" meal
at the many eateries at San Pedro Square. |
