Your Journey to San Jose
Looking to escape the valley heat or just hoping for a new experience with the family? Then hop on board the ACE train and cruise out to San Jose. With FREE Wi-Fi, bike storage, charging outlets, restrooms, and comfortable seating ACE is the way to travel. Once you arrive at the San Jose Diridon Station you’ll find so much at your fingertips to explore! Many destinations can be reached in just 5-15 minutes and are perfect for outings with family or friends. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite destinations that are perfect for a day trip to San Jose.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
“Walk like an Egyptian!” If you are fascinated by history like Cleopatra or King Tutankhamun, then the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is where you need to be! Be transported to another place and time by walking amongst mummies, sculptures, jewelry, pharaohs, and tombs. Learn about ancient rulers, religion, daily life and of course the mystical afterlife. With giant glass cases filled with artifacts like coffins, mummified objects, to everyday tools, jewelry worn by a high priest or lady of the house. Explore some unique pieces like ancient game boards, mirrors, and a marriage contract.
Admission can vary between $8-10, with children under the age of 6 free. Tickets can be purchased online. https://egyptianmuseum.org/gallery-b-daily-life
1660 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95191
1.7 miles from station | 5 min rideshare
Childrens Discovery Museum
With over 13 exhibits the Childrens Discovery Museum has something for everyone! Kids can enjoy exploring Bill’s Backyard where they can scale a tree, experience a dig pit, and learn why nature is important in our everyday lives. If digging isn’t what you’re looking for then you should skip on over to the WaterWays exhibit where kids can learn about scientific effects for force and water by seeing plastic balls fly and soar in the air.
Grab the kids and head over to this dynamic museum full of fun and educational exhibits. Tickets cost between $14-15.00 and make sure to check the times of operation before visiting. https://www.cdm.org/
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
1.0 miles from station | 5 min rideshare or 17 min walk
Winchester Mystery House
If you like a good mystery or scary story, then you need to put the Winchester Mystery House on your travel list. This house has over 100 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 6 kitchens and much much more! Sarah Lockwood Pardee Winchester, an heiress to a large portion of the Winchester Arms fortune begin construction on this mystery house in 1886-1922. The workmanship in this mansion is something to see. With Tiffany-stained glass throughout the house, crown molding and doors leading to nowhere there are stories that these halls might be haunted! Lucky for you the Winchester Mystery house offers guided tours, and if you are feeling brave take on the walk with spirits tours!
Tickets can be purchased online and can range $20-42 https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/
525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128
4.4 miles | 10 min rideshare
The Tech Interactive Museum 
The Tech Interactive is a world class science and technology center in the heart of the Silicon Valley that welcomes tech lovers and those looking to learn about technology. With over 10 exhibits ranging from biology, Biotechnology, health, Engineering, earth and space, the family should have no problem staying entertained. There are real human specimens that allow you to explore. You can also visualize yourself in a live depiction your own SKELETON! If human anatomy isn’t your thing, then jet over to the robotics exhibit where you can build and customize your own robot. Did we mention you can go to space? That’s right, take a ride in a chair that’s like the NASA MMU (manned maneuvering unit).
Tickets can be purchased online and can range from $22-$27 https://ticketing.thetech.org/90460/91270
201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
0.9 miles from station | 5 min rideshare or 17 min walk