- TripBuzz found 398 things to do with kids in or near San Jose, California, including 375 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Altos, Cupertino, Mountain View and Newark.
- From Children's Discovery Museum to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, the San Jose area offers 126 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- Once a farming town, the city of San Jose is now the largest city in Northern California and third largest in the state. Now an urbanized metropolitan area, the city features a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. The downtown historic district is one of the cities most visited attractions, home to historic hotels, museums and sculptures. The cities many parks, cultural venues and scenic hiking trails are also popular.
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Equipped with rental paintball guns and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
0.7 Miles
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244 votes
225 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA
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Enjoy a variety of live performances and entertainment at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Located in the downtown area, this theater hosts musical concerts, plays and ballet productions.
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Since opening in 1959, the San Jose Flea Market, has grown from 20 vendors selling their wares to hosting more than 6,000 vendors each week. Four million visitors per year flock to the market for fresh foods, crafts, bargains, and more.
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Blue Oak Rance Reserve is a creative, modern ranch. Learn about wildlife trapping using digital cameras, and more.
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500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95052
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Buck Shaw Stadium a 10,525-seat soccer stadium that is the current home of the Santa Clara Broncos soccer teams and was the former home of the now defunct Santa Clara football team as well as the Santa Clara baseball team.
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1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History is a historical museum dedicated to educating the public on the history of trains and railroads. Attractions include a historic building exhibit, railroad artifacts exhibit, and operating train models.
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500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053
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The De Saisset Museum features a rich artistic repertoire including sculptures, paintings and local collections. The property was donated ot the Santa Clara university upon the death of Isabel de Saisset.
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With more than 150 years of history, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating higher education institution. The campus is full of historical and religious buildings that tell a story of the area and the history of the religion.
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Harris-Lass Historic Museum is the last farm site in the city of Santa Clara. The museum consists of the house, a classic California barn and landscaped gardens. Patrons may take a guided tour of the historic house.
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888 Reed St, Corner of Lafayette, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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An off-leash canine recreation facility, Reed Street Dog Park provides 1.5 acres of grassy fields with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park includes benches, trees, dog waste bags, drinking water and a shaded area.
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Camera 7 Cinema is a movie theater that shows current films both major and independent. There is a Pizza My Heart in the lobby, and guests can take the pizza into the theater and bring in snacks from outside.