San Jose, California, is best known for Silicon Valley, IT and of course, entrepreneurship conferences. But it is also the third largest city in California, so there is quite a large list of attractions and sights to visit. However, if you are traveling with children in San Jose, they might not be interested in the same attractions then you are, so you might want to find fun attractions for the whole family. Here is a list of ideas on what to do when traveling with children in San Jose.
Traveling with Children in San Jose - The World’s Largest Permanent Outdoor Monopoly Board:
Do you and you kids like to play board games? Then why not enjoy the great weather in California and play Monopoly outside! Just next to the Children Museum, in the middle of the Guadalupe River Park, you can find a huge Monopoly Board painted on the floor with large dice to play. Reservations might be required.
Traveling with Children in San Jose - Gilroy Garden:
Amusement parks are always a good way to spend a fun afternoon with children. Gilroy Garden is not exactly in San Jose, but steps out of the city, in Gilroy. This amusement park is built with a horticultural theme. It is much more than just a rides and attractions park; it also has a gigantic greenhouse!
Traveling with Children in San Jose - The Winchester Mystery House:
The Winchester Mystery House is one great attraction that adults and children will both enjoy. This eccentric mansion of 160 rooms was built with an incredibly weird blueprint! Doors opening on walls, rooms that you can enter through one door but not get out through the same door… More than just visiting the mansion with a guided tour, you can also take a tour of the gorgeous garden and finish with the museums. It is a really funky house worth the stop!
Traveling with Children in San Jose - The Jungle:
On a rainy day, an indoor entertainment center is always a good idea! The Jungle offers diverse playrooms, a build your own stuffed animal center, as well as a great food court. Your children will be exhausted after running around having fun.
Traveling with Children in San Jose - Raging Waters:
Nothing’s better than a water park on a hot summer day! No matter if you have younger or older kids, Raging Waters is a perfect place for everyone to have fun. The park is full of rides and slides. So pack your bathing suits and sun lotion and come get refreshed by a splash of water!
Traveling with Children in San Jose - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo:
Zoos and parks are always popular activities to plan for a great afternoon of fun with children. From the petting farm to puppet show and of course rides and all the animals, you and the kids 
won’t have time to get bored! Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is a zoo and an amusement park all in one, which is very convenient and assures you a great diversified adventure.
Traveling in San Jose with children can be a really fun experience with entertaining activities. So plan your trip now! Reserve your hotel and remember to always start a full day with a good breakfast!
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The Techmuseum is another great place for kids: http://www.centerd.com/places/san-jose-ca/tech-museum-innovation/detail/?id=508786001&utm_source=tweetvia.com&utm_medium=CenterdinSJ
It’s affordable and fun for the whole family!
Hey Judy, thanks for sharing your info about the Tech Museum in San Jose! It sounds like a lot of fun for kids and adults!