Schmap.com supports the following browsers:
PC
|
Worldly Eclectic Collection |
328 Lomita Drive San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 94305 United States +1 650 723 4177 http://museum.stanford.edu/ind... |
The Iris & B Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University is a historic art museum incorporating pieces from the original private collection of Leland Stanford himself. Known widely for its assemblage of over twenty bronze statues in the Rodin Sculpture garden, the museum is the third largest Rodin collector in the world. The Cantor Arts Center also exhibits many diverse visual art displays varying from California artists to international cultural pieces. Visitors can also enrich their educated palette and refresh themselves in the charming museum cafĂ©. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Annual 4th of July bash |
San Carlos Street and Route 87 Guadalupe River Park's Discovery Meadow San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95113 United States http://www.americafestival.com/ |
Every year, nearly 200,000 people flock to this high-energy Fourth of July festival of music, crafts, ethnic food and fireworks. You can bring the kids to play in the children's area during the day and then go watch the fireworks together at night. Groove to music from any of the three stages or peruse the arts and crafts exhibits. There is a little bit of something for everybody at this festival. Event is free, some vendors may accept credit cards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
For meeting planners |
150 W. San Carlos Street Between Almaden Boulevard and Market Street San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95113 United States +1 408 277 5277 http://www.sjcc.com/ |
Named after former mayor Tom McEnery, this sleek and thoroughly modern convention center continues to be one of the prime locations for event planners in the South Bay area. It is a versatile place with huge spaces for exhibits, banquets, and meetings of any kind. Many hotels are in the immediate vicinity, and the center is within walking distance of most of the great restaurants that downtown San Jose has to offer. Note: Credit card acceptance varies by event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
![]() Photo: TwisterMc.com |
![]() Photo: Richard Masoner |
![]() Photo: Matt Stokes |
![]() Photo: Natasha Lloyd |
![]() Photo: strottrot |
![]() Photo: David Geerts |
![]() Photo: John Blyberg |
![]() Photo: Penfan Sun |
![]() Photo: Jerry Paffendorf |
![]() Photo: Conquistadora |
![]() Photo: John Beagle |
|
Books For Everyone |
150 E. San Fernando Street San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95112 United States +1 408 808 2000 http://www.sjlibrary.org/ |
This facility is a unique collaboration between San Jose Public libraries and San Jose State University Library. Named after icon Martin Luther King, Jr., this library provides a wealth of activities for children, reading classes, storytelling and more. An extensive foreign language collection includes many books in Spanish and Vietnamese, especially for kids, so it is a boon for non-English speakers and those wanting to learn a second language. Also check out the California Room, where you can do historical research about the San Jose area. Internet access workstations are available free to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
![]() Photo: Jim Maurer |
![]() Photo: Gerry Limjuco |
![]() Photo: emerald_magi |
![]() Photo: Sam Sysum |
![]() Photo: San Jose Library |
![]() Photo: Sam Sysum |
|
Fifty Years of Fun |
344 Tully Road Santa Clara County Fairgrounds San Jose and Silicon Valley, CA 95111 United States +1 408 494 3297 http://www.thefair.org/ |
This fun filled, old fashioned fair is one of the biggest in California, not to mention one of the best. It is all here arts, crafts, concerts, a carnival, food, livestock, exhibitions, auto races, games and plenty of things to keep the kids busy. There are also carnival rides and games to go with the down home food and top-notch musical performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
![]() Photo: Romeo Cuerpo |
![]() Photo: Donovan Snyder |
![]() Photo: CKTink |