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The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
History Park
Rosicrucian Park
Japantown Walking Tours
Alum Rock Park
Almaden Lake Park
Guadalupe River Park
Emma Prusch Farm Park
Kelley Park
SoFA District First Fridays
San Jose's Municipal Rose Garden
Apple Park Visitor Center
Cesar Chavez Memorial Walkway
The San Jose Public Library
The Lick Observatory
CityDance San Jose
Visitors can explore San Jose on a budget, with many area museums offering free admission year-round or on select free days. Apple technology fans can check out the Apple Park and Visitor Center, while nature lovers can choose from a variety of nearby city parks and recreation areas to explore. For lower-cost transportation, visitors can ride the city's VTA public transit system, which offers bus and light rail services throughout the city's neighborhoods.
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