"Winchester Mystery House: For more than a century, San Jose's most famous landmark and tourist attraction has been a Victorian mansion with a curious history. The 160 rooms are themselves an architectural marvel, but the mystery comes from the lore around owner Sarah Winchester, from her alleged obsession with the number 13, her interest in spiritualism and the notion that she kept building the house to quell the spirits of those killed by her family's Winchester rifles."
"Japantown: San Jose's historic Japantown is one of only three such authentic neighborhoods in the United States. These vibrant blocks north of downtown seamlessly blend traditional and modern sights, shops and housing. The Japanese American Museum of San Jose is worth a visit for its coverage of the immigrant experience of the 1880s and the World War II internment era."
Within 10 miles of Levi's Stadium, visitors can explore historic and cultural attractions alongside diverse dining. The Winchester Mystery House is a 160-room Victorian mansion tied to Sarah Winchester's reputed obsession with the number 13, spiritualism, and ongoing construction to soothe spirits tied to Winchester rifles. San Jose's Japantown blends traditional and modern shops, housing, and restaurants, and houses the Japanese American Museum of San Jose covering the immigrant experience and World War II internment. The region has deep Mexican roots evident in lowrider culture, Chicano theater, Latino galleries such as MACLA, and abundant taquerias and burrito spots, with local specialties like La Victoria's Orange Sauce.
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