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Paramount's Great America

Rides & Thrills

P.O. Box 1776
San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95052
United States
+1 408 988 1776
http://www.pgathrills.com/

This amazing amusement park offers something for the entire family. You'll find thrilling rides for children, family rides, 3-D animation shows at the Paramount Action FX Theater and loads of adrenaline-packed excitement. It also boasts of the world's tallest double-decker carousel. So waste no time and head straight here this spring for a fun-filled time. The park has some attractive season passes as well. For more details on opening dates please check the website.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Paramount's Great America photo by Michael Minshall

Photo: Michael Minshall

Paramount's Great America photo by Alan Fung-Schwarz

Photo: Alan Fung-Schwarz

Paramount's Great America photo by anandsekar

Photo: anandsekar

Paramount's Great America photo by Russell Cooper

Photo: Russell Cooper

Paramount's Great America photo by Dina V

Photo: Dina V

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium

Ancient Egyptian Delights 1342 Naglee Ave
San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95191
United States
+1 408 947 3636
http://www.egyptianmuseum.org Tombs, mummies and all sorts of ancient Egyptian artifacts await you at one of the tourist hotspots of San Jose. The place is in beautiful Rosicrucian Park, with palm trees and Egyptian-style buildings everywhere.The museum itself contains an extensive array of artifacts, jewelry and displays of Egyptian antiquity. Especially fun is the tour in the cavernous tomb below the museum. You will get a great look at what life was like in ancient Egypt. Check website for admission prices and for further details.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Triton Museum of Art

Celebrates Bay Area life 1505 Warburton Avenue
(at the corner of Lincoln Street)
San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95050
United States
+1 408 247 3754 This landmark museum is dedicated to the cultural diversity of the greater South Bay Area. For more than 30 years, the museum has offered collections that showcase the history and experiences of diverse South Bay communities including Latino, Japanese and Pacific Islander among others. It also provides thought provoking, unfailingly illuminating lectures, classes, panel discussions and tours. Exhibitions change on a monthly basis and admission is free. It is a great place to learn the fascinating history of the area.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Chris Osborne

University of Santa Clara

Silicon Valley's University 500 El Camino Real
San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95050
United States
+1 408 554 4415
http://www.scu.edu/ Santa Clara University, a Catholic, Jesuit faith-based college , boasts the forth highest graduation rate of any American college. With a small community feel created by the mere 8,000 attending students, the 150 year-old beautiful college is a hot spot for young people and academics.

Review © 2007, Wcities