Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in San Jose, United States

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.5 km
Ascend 27 m
Descend 30 m

Experience San Jose in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in San Jose

Sight 1: The Tech Interactive

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The Tech Interactive The Tech Museum of Innovation / CC BY 2.0

The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center that offers hands-on activities, labs, design challenges and other STEAM education resources. It is located in downtown San Jose, California, adjacent to the Plaza de César Chávez.

Wikipedia: The Tech Interactive (EN), Website

102 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: San Jose Civic

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The San Jose Civic is a former arena, currently operating as a theatre and concert venue, located in downtown San Jose, California. The venue is owned by the City of San Jose, is managed by Team San Jose and is booked by Nederlander Concerts. The auditorium seats 3,036 which can be expanded up to 3,326 in a general admission setting.

Wikipedia: San Jose Civic (EN), Website

215 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Plaza de César E. Chávez

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The Plaza de César Chávez is an urban plaza and park in Downtown San Jose, California. The plaza's origins date to 1797 as the plaza mayor of the Spanish Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe, making it the oldest public space in Northern California. The plaza was rededicated after Californian civil rights activist César Chávez in 1993.

Wikipedia: Plaza de César Chávez (EN)

581 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

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The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue located in Downtown San Jose, California. It opened in 1972 and is now home to San Jose Dance Theatre and Broadway San Jose.

Wikipedia: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (EN), Website

578 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Children’s Discovery Museum

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Children’s Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (CDM) is a cultural institution serving children, families, and schools in the Silicon Valley/San Francisco Bay Area. A member of the Association of Children's Museums and the Association of Science-Technology Centers, Children's Discovery Museum is located in downtown San Jose, California on Woz Way. The street is named after Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer whose nickname is "Woz." Wozniak was the single largest private donor during the original capital campaign that funded the museum.

Wikipedia: Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (EN), Website

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