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Do U Know The Way 2 San Jose
here are plenty of reasons is a highly hands on museum to
to do a bit of sight seeing the way technology effects our
in San Jose, and if you’re way of life. It doesn’t stop at
sitting on a computer right now computers either, it has sections
doing some research (and you on things like satellites, robots
are), we know what you’re really and how earthquakes are detected,
after in this city. not to mention all the new and
amazing technology that comes out
This city is the beginning of it at a rapid rate. This place is
all, the Garden of Eden of great for kids and adults with
Technology, if you will. All of tech- enthusiasm, a lot of
the nerds out there know exactly exhibits are interactive and
what San Jose and the Silicon therefore amusing and
Valley/ Palo Alto area mean to educational.
the modern world. Techno heaven.
More techy museums are the
Techno tourism, however, doesn’t Computer History Museum in the
just exist in cyber space on the Mountain View area, the
forums and gadget pages, there GooglePlex (there’s no actual
are loads of things to see and do tour here but it’s nice for a
in San Jose in regards to stroll) and the Hewlett- Packard
technology. San Jose is littered Garage in Palo Alto, where
with computer and technology Hewlett and Packard first started
museums, chronicling the rise and their global company. Steve Jobs’
rise of the connected world. Garage can be found at 2066 Crist
Things to see Drive, also in Palo Alto if
that’s your first stop. If you
The biggest and most notable don’t know who that is, there is
being the Tech Museum of lots more to keep you amused in
Innovation (or ‘The Tech’), which San Jose.
considering it is after all, just
The San Jose Museum of Art in a house. Those who love history
downtown San Jose focuses on 20th or oddities will find it amusing
and 21st century pieces and is and worth the tour guide money,
built from the old city post which isn’t especially cheap.
office. History buffs of the non-
technical nature can delight in Culture in this town plays a
the History Museum of San Jose massive part of entertainment,
which is a must see for cultural dining and activities since most
history of the area. residents are of some ethnic
Things to do descent. The Spanish were some of
the first to establish the city,
More history, though slightly so there is a great Latin
quirkier, is the Winchester atmosphere to San Jose dining,
Mystery House. Built in Victorian which is also peppered with the
style featuring 160 rooms, and finest Asian food around.
once owned by eccentric rifle Japantown is a must is you like
heiress Sarah Winchester, the authentic Japanese, and we’re not
house was created over a period just talking about good sushi.
of 38 years.
Dining with a view can be found
Sarah continued to build the easily as San Jose boasts great
mansion after inheriting it, and mountain surroundings that house
added odd attachments instead of really great restaurants with
the norm, like stairways to romantic vibes. In the down town
nowhere, doors that open onto area, Emile’s Restaurant has the
blank walls and secret passages. best dining reputation for an
The attention to detail is extravagant meal out, winning
amazing, though some might find multiple awards over the years
it strange and boring, and excellent reviews in major
food magazines. Keep in mind that San Jose is
spread out, with tourist
Shopping is good in San Jose, attractions spanning the downtown
with loads of malls including the area, Palo Alto and all over
Great Mall (actually in Silicon Valley. To navigate
Milpitas), the largest shopping easily, you'll need more than
mall in the San Jose area. A public transport at your finger
great flea market with over 2000 tips. A cheap rental car in San
stalls is the San Jose Flea Jose is by far the best option,
Market, which is perfect for odds especially for spontaneous coast
and ends, souvenirs and fresh trips.
food.
By Leah Bradicich
About the Author:
Leah Bradicich has travelled through Europe, the UK, South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. She works for Vroom Vroom Vroom, http://www.vroomvroomvroom.com, a travel website collating deals and specials from the nation’s largest car rental companies, offering discounts.
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