Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.

Escape from the bustle of central San Jose in the caves and creeks of this beautiful public park.

This superb fusion of zoo and entertainment park ensures that kids and adults alike learn a lot and have fun along the way.

Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.

Admire the work of West Coast creatives, and discover the ways in which technology meets art.

This engrossing museum is packed with ancient Egyptian artefacts; jewellery, hieroglyphs and the odd mummy.