The glorious Bay Area. While many of you think there is nothing to do here except build computers and play video games, based on Gary’s idea of a fun-filled night; the following is a list of things that you may enjoy while you are here. This page will be updated at time goes on.

San Jose

Winchester Mystery House - Visitors can tour the house and gardens once owned by wealthy widow Sarah Winchester, who kept construction going on the 160-room Victorian mansion for 38 years.
Tech Museum of Innovation (The Tech) - An innovative and thoroughly modern museum, “The Tech” is an exploration of technology and how it affects our lives. Four major theme galleries showcase everything from robotics to earthquakes and satellites to Silicon Valley.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - This museum houses a full-scale replica of an Egyptian temple and contains worthwhile exhibits of artifacts and memorabilia.
Children’s Discovery Museum - Interactive adventure for children in science, technology and cultural diversity.
San Jose Repertory Theater - Performances sellout nightly at this popular cultural spot.

San Jose Improv - San Jose’s premier Comedy Club.

Great America - Rollercoasters, Games and More!

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - A seaside amusement park surrounded by the legendary Santa Cruz.

San Francisco

Teatro Zizanni - Set along San Francisco’s historic waterfront, Teatro ZinZanni is a bewitching evening of European cabaret, cirque, divas and madmen, spectacle and sensuality with live music and a gourmet five-course dinner—set in the nightclub of your dreams!

Alcatraz - Alcatraz Island, located in the middle of San Francisco bay, is a must-see attraction for any visitor to the area. One of the most infamous prisons in the country for housing notorious criminals…

Golden Gate Bridge - Stretching 4,200 feet and towering as high as a 65-story building, this well-known bridge is the gateway to San Francisco.

Chinatown - This electric neighborhood of 100,000 people is not to be missed, and it’s not hard to find: listen for the clack of mahjongg tiles and nose out the salty spicy squid.

Fisherman’s Wharf - Yes, it’s tacky, touristy and yucky, if you don’t know where to go. But it’s where visitors must go, so here are some fun and unique ways to enjoy the Wharf. Parking: avoid the Pier 39 garage…

Haight-Ashbury -Center of the long-gone hippie culture of the 1960s, this trendy neighborhood is now a whole new scene with upscale boutiques, Internet cafes and hip restaurants.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - The museum itself is a work of art that houses a strong collection and traveling shows.

North Beach - Most of this neighborhood’s former beatnik charm is retained while adding fine cuisine to its claim to fame.

Union Square - A shopper’s paradise, this bustling square near the theater district has everything from upscale department stores and boutiques to discount houses. After a $25-million facelift in 2002, the cosmopolitan hub boasts a huge amphitheater, granite pedestals on which street entertainers perform and a tree and flower-lined environment in which to enjoy an espresso or an elegant meal.

Pier 39 - This third most visited attraction in the U.S. is a hive of activity with rides, entertainment, restaurants, shops and lively street entertainers. You can easily hop a ferry across the bay to Alcatraz or Tiburon, but don’t miss the celebrated sea lion colony that inhabits the nearby abandoned docks.


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