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Things to do in San Jose if you have a San Jose Airport Layover or Extended San Jose Airport Stopover

If you have an extended layover at the San Jose Airport or staying in town, why not consider getting out with some fun activities? We list a few here and there are many more on San-Jose.LayoverIdeas.com.

Tech Museum of Innovation

The Tech Museum of Innovation (201 South Market St, near Park Ave.) offers a great interactive experience for all ages, allowing visitors to see how technology affects their daily lives. Permanent tech exhibits focus on the Internet, exploration and the human body. The museum includes an IMAX Theater and a retail store (featuring unique Silicon Valley products). On-site cafe.

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium (1664 Park Ave.) is funded by the Rosicrucian Order. This Ancient Egypt museum , features artifacts secured from archaeologists working in the area since the 1920s. Take a tour through a detailed replica of an Egyptian tomb and browse their collection of authentic mummies and artifacts.

As always, make sure you leave plenty of time to get back to the San Jose Airport in time for your connection and enjoy your layover city rather than whiling away the time leaning up against your luggage in the departures lounge.

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Last Updated: 10 Dec 2023

By Roberta Westwood

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