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San Jose Museum of Art |
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110 S Market St, San Jose 95113 • 408-271-6840
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Distance:
~165 ft * |
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DOWNTOWN. This marvelous art museum focuses on contemporary California art. The museum's collection includes paintings, photography, glasswork, and sculptures. Special exhibits by the likes of Dale Chihuly, whose chandeliers adorn the museum's main entranceway, are quite common. The museum also hosts poetry readings, seminars, and opera recitals. Patrons will find jewelry, books, and unique gift items at the Museum Store. |
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Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph |
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(Attractions - Sightseeing) |
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80 S Market St, San Jose 95113 • 408-283-8100 • 408-283-8118
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Distance:
~488 ft * |
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DOWNTOWN. This multi-domed basilica dates to the 1870s, although it's actually the fifth incarnation of the church. Furthermore, the cathedral basilica stands on the former site of the city's first church, St. Joseph Church, an adobe structure dating to 1803. Inside the building are stunning stained glass windows and a unique pipe organ. Open, airy, and elegant, the cathedral basilica is a lovely place to worship and to marvel at art, history, and architecture. |
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Tech Museum of Innovation |
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201 S Market St, San Jose 95113 • 408-294-8324
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Distance:
~597 ft * |
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DOWNTOWN. The noisy Tech Museum of Innovation, located on the Cesar Chavez Plaza, isn't too hard to find for its bright orange exterior tends to capture the eye. This is a great place for kids to be kids and adults to follow suit. Here, you can hop behind the wheel of a remote control Martin or do a test run on the same virtual simulator that the U.S. bobsled team used during their training. Other exhibits include laser technology, robotics, and space exploration. |
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San Jose Repertory Theatre |
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101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose 95113 • 408-291-2255 • 408-367-7255
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Distance:
~736 ft * |
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DOWNTOWN. The San Jose Repertory Theatre has been a part of the city's arts and culture scene for more than 20 years. The theatre, an interesting-looking blue structure, hosts a wide range of productions each season, including children's theatre and international performances. "The Rep" also hosts classes, workshops, and a few annual events like the New American Playwrights Festival. |
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Opera San José |
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(Attractions - Performing Arts) |
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345 S 1st St, California Theatre, San Jose 95113 • 408-437-4450
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Distance:
~1244 ft * |
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DOWNTOWN. If the night calls for a measure of culture, look no further than Opera San José. Founded in 1984 by Irene Dalis, the company is unusual in that it maintains a resident company of principals, allowing them regular performance opportunities in main-stage productions and in community programs and educational curricula. Past performances have included "The Magic Flute," "Carmen," "Madame Butterfly," and "Il turco in Italia." The California Theatre is a renovated, circa-1927 vaudeville theater that now seats 1100. |
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Peralta Adobe |
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(Attractions - Sightseeing) |
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175 W St. John St, San Jose 95110 • 408-918-1055 • 408-287-2290
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~0.37 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. Dating back to the late 18th century, Peralta Adobe is the only vestige of the original El Pueblo de San José, one of the state's earliest Spanish settlements. Inside, the pueblo is furnished in much the same fashion as it was 200 years ago, and outside is an outdoor fireplace. Your ticket also gets you into the Fallon House across the street. |
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San Jose Stage |
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(Attractions - Cultural Venues) |
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490 S 1st St, San Jose 95113 • 408-283-7142
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Distance:
~0.41 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This 200-seat theatre is located downtown in an area of San Jose known as the Theatre District. The theatre tends to eschew high-profile shows, opting instead for lesser-known contemporary gems like 1998's "Cumberland Blues." The San Jose Stage also hosts an annual art series. Show prices vary so contact the box office for more details. |
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San Jose Symphonic Choir |
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(Attractions - Performing Arts) |
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72 N 5th St, Ste 19, San Jose 95112 • 408-995-3318
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Distance:
~0.45 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This talented volunteer company is dedicated to incredible vocal performances and to expanding San Jose's appreciation of choral arts. Performances range from the likes of Handel's "Messiah" to "A Celebration of Winds and Voices," a collaboration with the San Jose Wind Symphony. Concerts are presented in spring, fall, and winter, and the company regularly performs throughout the US and around the world. In existence since 1924. |
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User Rating: 10
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San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles |
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(Attractions - Museums) |
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520 S 1st St, San Jose 95113 • 408-971-0323
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~0.46 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. San Jose is home to the oldest quilt museum in the United States, and the unique facility hosts ever-changing exhibitions of textile arts from around the world. In fact, if you visit expecting to see only a collection of traditional quilts, you'll be happily surprised to discover a wealth of contemporary items too. Great displays beautifully document where quilts have been and where the art form is going, thanks to talented folks from far-flung locales. |
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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose |
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180 Woz Way, San Jose 95110 • 408-298-5437
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Distance:
~0.47 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. The Children's Museum, a contemporary structure whose purple façade is fairly easy to spot, was designed with three concepts in mind: Community, Connections and Creativity. Indeed, kids – and their parents – are invited to participate in various interactive exhibits, ranging from technology to the arts. Many of the patrons' favorite exhibit is "WaterWays," an exhibit that teaches about the properties of water and includes a working canal system. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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