Santa Clara Attractions
Agnews Historic Cemetery and Museum
Museum housing artifacts from the Agnews Developmental Center
which for 120 years housed people with mental and physical
disabilities. Tours are free, but by appointment only. 1250 Hope
Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054. (408) 615-3790
de Saisset Museum
The museum's permanent collection includes American, European,
African, and Oriental art. The California History Collection
displays artifacts of the pre-mission California Indians and relics
from the original Mission Santa Clara. Located at Santa Clara
University, Santa Clara, CA 95053. (408) 554-4528
California's Great America
The only theme park in California to offer a complete water park
inside - free with admission. The park has the most kids rides and
the most water rides in Northern California. Also, don't miss Planet
Snoopy, including a chance to visit with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and
other Peanuts characters. The park is located at Great America
Parkway between I-101 and Highway 237 in Santa Clara. Open April
through October. 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054.
For more information, call (408) 988-1776.
Harris-Lass House Museum
Santa Clara's last farmstead includes a restored house, barn,
summer kitchen, and tankhouse. Operated by the Historic Preservation
Society. 1889 Market Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050. (408) 249-7905
Intel Museum
An interactive museum which introduces visitors to the
micro-miniature world of computer chips. Open Monday through
Saturday. Intel Corporation, Robert Noyce Building, 2200 Mission
College Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95052. (408) 765-0503
Mission Santa Clara de Asis
The eighth of 21 missions built in California, founded in 1777 by
the Spanish Franciscans. (California Historical Landmark No. 338)
Located on the grounds of picturesque Santa Clara University, Santa
Clara, CA 95053. (408) 554-4023
Santa Clara Historic Museum
Housed in the Headen-Inman house, the museum features historic
artifacts and photos related to the history of Santa Clara. 1509
Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050. (408) 248-2787
Santa Clara Woman's Club Adobe
One of the oldest adobes in California. Built about 1790, this
structure was originally part of a row of houses for married Indian
couples. (California Historical Landmark No. 249) 3260 The Alameda,
Santa Clara, CA 95050. (408) 246-8000
Shrine of Our Lady of Peace
Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, this 32- foot stainless
steel sculpture is a reminder to visitors to work and pray daily for
peace. Located at Our Lady of Peace Church, 2800 Mission College
Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95054. (408) 988-4585
South Bay Historical Railroad Society
Founded in 1985 to preserve the heritage of American
railroading, the Historical Railroad Society is located in the
historic Santa Clara Depot. 1005 Railroad Avenue, Santa Clara, CA
95050. (408) 243-3969
The Tech Museum
Hands-on, imaginative, high-tech exhibits showcase the past,
present, and future of Silicon Valley. The museum is also home to a
state-of-the-art IMAX Dome Theater. 201 South Market Street, San
Jose, CA 95113. (408) 294-TECH
Triton Museum of Art
Rotating exhibits highlight the museum's permanent collection of
19th and 20th century American art. Also permanent is Triton's
sculpture garden located on the seven-acre grounds. 1505 Warburton
Avenue, (across from city hall), Santa Clara, CA 95050. (408)
247-3754
Winchester Mystery House
A beautiful, but bizarre 160-room Victorian mansion built by the
Winchester heiress. (California Historical Landmark No. 868) 525
South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose 95128. (408) 247-2000
Area Attractions
Children's Discovery Museum
One of the largest museums of its kind in the nation, over 150
interactive exhibits lead visitors to explore, understand and enjoy
the world in which they live. 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110. (408)
298-5437
Lick Observatory
Located atop 4,209 foot Mount Hamilton, the observatory is 30
miles southeast of Santa Clara up winding Highway 130. Public
programs are available by calling (408) 274-5061.
NASA Ames Exploration Center
Features rotating exhibits of artifacts from space missions and
demonstrations of research equipment, such as the human centrifuge
and flight simulator. Open Tuesday-Sunday. Moffett Field, Mountain
View, CA 94035. (650) 604-6274
Pier 39
San Francisco's Premier Bay Area Attraction with more than 100
unique shops and 13 full-service Bay view restaurants and numerous
attractions including the Blue & Gold Fleet and Aquarium of the Bay.
For more information, call (415) 705-5500.
Raging Waters San Jose
Water park with water slides, family play areas and a 350,000
gallon wave pool. Open May through September. Tully Road, Lake
Cunningham Park, San Jose, CA 95148. (408) 238-9900
Roaring Camp Railroads
Forty minutes west of Santa Clara, groups can take an 1880's
steam train ride to the top of Bear Mountain or to the ocean at the
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Located off Highway 17 at Mt. Herman
Road, P.O. Box G-1, Felton, CA 95018. (831) 335-4484
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
A 426-acre research laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy,
offering a guided tour, which includes a lecture, Slide presentation
and a look at experiments. 2275 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA
94025. (650) 926-8703
