- The list below includes 422 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Clara, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Walking Trails and Bowling.
- From Santa Clara University to San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Clara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos and Cupertino.
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On August 16th and 17th, Makers Tech will host the VR/AR & AI Future Forum 2016 at Santa Clara Convention Center.
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1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History is a historical museum dedicated to educating the public on the history of trains and railroads. Attractions include a historic building exhibit, railroad artifacts exhibit, and operating train models.
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Harris-Lass Historic Museum is the last farm site in the city of Santa Clara. The museum consists of the house, a classic California barn and landscaped gardens. Patrons may take a guided tour of the historic house.
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AMF Moonlite Lanes is a 40 lane bowling alley that host leagues and offers open bowling. The bowling center also hosts parties and special events and has an arcade and snack bar.
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500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053
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The De Saisset Museum features a rich artistic repertoire including sculptures, paintings and local collections. The property was donated ot the Santa Clara university upon the death of Isabel de Saisset.
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The Intel Museum of Santa Clara, California celebrates the company and the latest advancements in technology. Science and tech enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the hands on exhibits, the company's history and more.
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A unique indoor go-kart center, K1 Speed Santa Clara offers fun for the whole family. The track hosts parties, individuals, and even corporate events with full catering services and meeting rooms.
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The perfume of roses wafts out of San Jose's Municipal Rose Garden, located at the intersection of Naglee Avenue and Dana Avenue. This beautiful and fragrant garden contains thousands of individual rose plants and dozens of rose varieties.
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Located in San Jose, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum features huge collections of Egyptian art and artifacts. Its extensive holdings are larger than any other Egyptian collections west of the Mississippi River.
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Visitors can spend the entire day walking and exploring Santana Row. Along with specialty boutiques and several dining options, there is also a movie theater, spa and hotel in this shopping district.
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An architectural marvel, the Winchester Mystery House is located in San Jose, California. This palatial mansion has 160 rooms and is open for guided tours every day. It takes several hours to fully explore the property.