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21570 Almaden Road off Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA
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The history of local quicksilver mining is put on display at the New Almaden Mercury Mining Museum. Located within the Almaden Quicksilver County Park, there are mine dioramas, artifacts from historic mining facilities, and exhibits covering the lifestyles of mining communities.
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Little ones will appreciate a visit to Fire Truck Park. With its unique fire truck play structure with slides and poles, swings, barbeque area and game tables, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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The Oakland Museum of California focuses on California artists. They also have a natural museum with exhibits on marine life in California.
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If you want a panoramic view of the local area, then a visit to Bernal Heights is definitely worthwhile. From here you can see the likes of San Francisco, Oakland and Mount Diablo.
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Oakland, California is home to the Jack London Square, a center of activity and commerce. The Square features outdoor cafes, shops and beautiful open spaces that are perfect for relaxing on a lazy afternoon.
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Boomers Livemore offers bumper boating, go karting, laser tagging, and miniature golfing opportunities. The location also features an arcade game room with a variety of dancing, horseracing, snowboarding, and sports games.
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St. George Spirits offers guests the opportunity to tour a craft distillery which produces single malt whiskeys, bourbon, and absinthe. The site also offers tastings of its products for guests to enjoy.
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Named for the 'Poet of the Sierras', Joaquin Miller Park is situated on 500 acres of redwood groves, oak woodlands, meadows and hillsides. The park provides an area suitable for hiking, biking, picnicking, dog walking and wildlife viewing.
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Located on 2.4 acres of land, Souyen Park is a public neighborhood park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a playground, tennis courts, and a walking trail around the park.
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Century 20 Theatre is a large, conveniently located movie theatre with two floors of space. Visitors enjoy purchasing fresh popcorn and settling into the comfortable seats to enjoy a great film.