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Silicon Valley California Hotel - Neighborhood Attractions

Silicon Valley is filled with family-friendly attractions and exciting things to do. From thrilling roller coasters at California’s Great America to brain teasers at the Children’s Discovery Museum, to historical landmarks and scientific escapades at The Tech Museum of Innovation, Silicon Valley offers something for every interest. Maple Tree Inn is located minutes from the most popular attractions and things to do in the area.

Silicon Valley Attractions

Children's Discovery Museum.

This downtown San Jose museum features interactive hands-on exhibits, programs, puzzles, and a museum store for kids. The giant 52,000-square-foot purple building sits in Discovery Meadow Park. A must for families visiting Silicon Valley. 180 Woz Way, San Jose CA; 408-298-5437; www.cdm.org.

Mission Santa Clara.

Located on the grounds of Santa Clara University, this is the eighth of 21 missions that were built in California by Father Junipero Serra and his Spanish Franciscan padres. Mission Santa Clara was built in 1777 and is a California historical landmark. 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara CA; 408-554-4023; www.scu.edu/visitors.  [Top]

California’s Great America.

Experience the excitement of exhilarating rides and rollercoasters at Northern California's most thrilling theme park. This popular family destination features fun attractions, shows, concerts and rides for young kids. California’s Great America is open March-October. 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara CA; 408-988-1776; www.pgathrills.com.

San Jose Flea Market.

A California tradition for over four decades, the Flea Market is the biggest open-air market in the US, featuring 8 miles of colorful alleys and treasure-laden corridors where over 2,000 vendors hawk their wares across 120 acres of land. More than 4 million people visit annually, so expect a crowd - especially on weekends. 1590 Berryessa Road, San Jose CA; 408-453-1110.   [Top]

San Jose Museum of Art.

The Richardson Romanesque portion of this building in downtown San Jose (next to the Fairmont Hotel) dates back to the late 19th century when it served as the post office for San Jose. The museum shares exhibits with New York's Whitney Museum, so expect to see some impressive art, with an emphasis on West Coast artists. 110 South Market, San Jose CA; 408-271-6840; www.sjmusart.org.

Winchester Mystery House.

Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, lived in this unfinished house for 38 years during its perpetual construction. The unusual architecture offers an amazing tour for both adults and children; www.winchestermysteryhouse.com.  [Top]

The Tech Museum of Innovation.

The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose is an interactive technology museum devoted to inspiring the innovator in everyone. Experience interactive exhibits, hands on activities, the I-Max theater and exciting programs about technologies that affect us daily. You can see their current exhibits on their website at www.thetech.org.

San Jose Museum of Art.

SJMA is one of the leading institutions dedicated to visual culture in Silicon Valley, and is the largest visual arts education provider in Santa Clara County. This contemporary art center’s acclaimed exhibitions have ranged across modern masterworks to the newest frontiers of art. It is a source of inspiration, contemplation, and delight for a fast-moving community. Admission is free to everyone, every day! 110 South Market St., San Jose, CA. 408-271-6840, 408-294-2787;www.sjmusart.org.   [Top]

Shoreline Amphitheater.

Experience the country's largest outdoor concert facility. It's a state-of-the-art event facility featuring all of the latest technical, visual, sound systems. The amphitheater showcases top music artists and concerts.

NASA.

NASA is an investment in America's future. As explorers, pioneers, and innovators, we boldly expand frontiers in air and space to inspire and serve America and to benefit the quality of life on Earth. NASA’s vision is to examine the content, structure, origin, and evolution of the galaxy and the universe, and understand the relationship among the Sun, Earth, and hemisphere.  [Top]