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Things to do in Santa Clara, California

In Santa Clara there is almost too much to do as you look for activities for family or outings with friends. There are kid-friendly destinations and also places that are only appropriate for adults.  In Santa Clara, if you ask people for suggestions of things to do, the most popular places you’ll be told to visit are probably California's Great America theme park, the Intel Museum and Mission Santa Clara. If you enjoy going to events there’s the annual Art and Wine Festival  and a more casual weekly gathering at Santa Clara Farmer's Market. However, to truly enjoy all that the Silicon Valley area has to offer, you’ll  need to know more about what people living in the area like to do. We’ve put together a list of all the fun, unusual and enjoyable places to visit and experiences to try.

A must for any visitor to Santa Clara is the Mission Santa Clara de Asis located on the campus of Santa Clara University. The mission is one of 21 such missions built in what would become Northern California from the late 1700s through the early 1800s. The historic mission includes beautifully kept grounds and gardens.

Santa Clara University is the oldest private instruction of higher learning in California. The university has an extensive collective of architecture and art, most of it open to the public.

The Statue of Saint Clare, located on El Camino Real and Lincoln Street in Santa Clara, was sculpted by Ann Van Kleeck. Saint Clare was an Italian saint who spent her life as one of the early followers of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Central Park, home to the International Swim Center where many Olympic athletes have trained, is one of the city's most popular destinations. Free concerts are a big draw in the summer along with bike trails and walk ways and plenty of room for softball games and picnics.

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Santa Clara Convention Center
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5001 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054
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The Computer History Museum
The Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View, CA 94043
The Computer History Museum offers a wide variety of information, exhibits, research and a rich library of multimedia content garnered from some...
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Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
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1300 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95112
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California's Great America
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4701 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054
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2333 South White Road San Jose, CA 95148
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Winchester Mystery House
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de Saisset Museum
de Saisset Museum
500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053
The museum's permanent collection includes American, European, African, and Oriental art. The California History Collection displays artifacts of...
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Harris - Lass House Museum
Harris - Lass House Museum
1889 Market Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
Santa Clara's last farmstead includes a restored house, barn, summer kitchen, and tankhouse. Operated by the Historic Preservation Society.
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Mission Santa Clara de Asis
Mission Santa Clara de Asis
500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053
The eighth of 21 missions built in California, founded in 1777 by the Spanish Franciscans. (California Historical Landmark No. 338) Located on the...
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340 Blomquist St. Redwood City, CA 94063
Acres of fun! Show your friends who's boss as you race wheel-to-wheel into a hairpin turn. Spend some time relaxing on one of the three miniature...
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1 Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192
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