Susan’s Snaps

For the spookiest attraction in the city, visit the most famous address in San Jose, the Winchester Mystery House; built by Sarah Winchester, the widow of the gun magnate William Winchester. Legend has it; the widow took 38 years to build the extravagant Victorian mansion with 160 rooms, 47 fireplaces and 950 doors with the help of spirits and nightly séances. Enter at your own risk.

At Opera San Jose you will hear the language of love preformed on stage and be carried away by the loves heartaches, seductions, betrayals and triumphs. Romeo and Juliet, Carmen and Madama Butterfly have told love stories on this operatic stage. Enjoy watching the performances at the opulent 1920's style California Theatre.

Be Greek for a day at the annual San Jose Greek Festival! Taste authentic Greek foods like the popular BBQ souvlaki dipped in olive oil, oregano and lemon juice. Drink specialty wines from Greece. Listen and dance to Greek music, and invite the family, your neighbors and your friends to spend a day in Greece!

That huge purple building in San Jose is home to the Children's Discovery Museum where kids can see a real mammoth named Luke, get bubbly at Bubbalogna, artsy at the Art Loft, and learn how to grow vegetables at the Kids Garden. Bring your family for hours of educational fun at this creative and playful attraction.