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Mission Santa Clara de Asís
This church is one of the oldest of
the original missions in California, dating back to 1777.
Located on the grounds of Santa Clara University, this mission’s story
reveals much about
the history
of California and of the Santa Clara Valley in particular.
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Intel Museum
Intel Corporation’s headquarters are
located in Santa Clara. The Intel Museum (free admission)
provides an engaging, interactive way to learn about the history and
current
state of silicon technology.
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California's Great America
This combination amusement park and
water park in Santa Clara has the most roller coasters
in Northern California.
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The Tech Museum of Innovation
This popular technology-oriented
museum is located in downtown San Jose. It is known for its
many interactive exhibits and its IMAX theater. Tens of thousands
of California students visit
this museum on school field trips every year.
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Winchester Mystery House
This 160-room architectural
attraction in San Jose was built by the heiress to the
Winchester Rifle fortune. It has many odd features that have never been
explained,
as well as many exquisite features of high quality craftsmanship.
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Stanford University
This leading university is
approximately 15 miles north of Santa Clara. You can take a
walking tour of its beautiful campus, visit its art museums, and see
the view from
the top of the Hoover Tower.
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San Francisco
Only 45 minutes north of Santa Clara
by car or train, San Francisco offers an enormous number
of attractions including museums, theaters, restaurants, concerts,
comedy shows, walking
tours, and much more.
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Napa Valley
This premier destination is
approximately 2 hours north of Santa Clara by car. It is famous for
beautiful views of rolling hills, top quality wines, mud baths, hot air
balloon rides, and
excellent bicycling.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
Approximately 1 ½ hours south
of Santa Clara (by car) is the Monterey Bay Aquarium,
where you can see a great white shark, jellyfish, otters, anemones, bat
rays, and
much more. It’s recommended that you buy tickets in advance.
This scenic city is approximately 1
½ hours south of Santa Clara by car. It has a gorgeous
beach, unique shops, and excellent restaurants.
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