Fallon House is an early Victorian mansion built in 1855 by San Jose’s seventh mayor, Thomas Fallon. Tours of the house and Peralta Adobe are comprehensive and last for 90 minutes, while an interesting video on the construction and history of the building is a must-see.
Contact number: 408 993 8182
Location: 175 West St. John Street, San Jose, California
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San Jose State University (SJSU) is a vast and impressive public university, with many notable buildings and structures. Founded in 1857, San Jose State University (SJSU) is the oldest educational institution of its kind on the western coast and regular hosts a number of special events, theatrical productions, sporting competitions and concerts throughout the year.
Contact number: 408 924 1166
Location: One Washington Square, San Jose, California , 95192-0005
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San Jose’s Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium has a permanent display of mummies, both human and animal, as well as jewelry, bronze tools, pottery and funerary boats. The museum is an educational organization stemming from the ancient Egyptians and one of the most interesting attractions here is the replica of a tomb of an important Egyptian.
Contact number: 408 947 3636
Location: 1342 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, California
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The largest Monopoly board in the world is situated in the lovely Guadalupe River Park and features a 930-square-foot board, giant game pieces and jumbo dice. Monopoly in the Park can be reserved for large groups and organized events and is ideal for birthday parties or family get-togethers.
Contact number: 408 995 MITP
Location: Guadalupe River Park, San Jose, California
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Winchester Mystery House is a monumental mansion that took 38 years of continual construction to complete and includes 160 rooms, with such oddities and attractions as blank walls behind doors, a staircase that goes nowhere and 13 bathrooms, 13 chandeliers and 13 palm trees on the driveway.
Contact number: 408 247 2101
Location: 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, California
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