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Free things to do in San Jose
3 genuinely free places in and around San Jose, California — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.
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GalleryVerifiedInstitute of Contemporary Art San José
A non-collecting contemporary-art institution in the SoFA District presenting rotating exhibitions and work by emerging and established artists.
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Institute of Contemporary Art San José
A non-collecting contemporary-art institution in the SoFA District presenting rotating exhibitions and work by emerging and established artists.
Institute of Contemporary Art San José
San Jose, California
A non-collecting contemporary-art institution in the SoFA District presenting rotating exhibitions and work by emerging and established artists.
Use nearby SoFA District street spaces or public garages; charges and restrictions vary.
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
GardenVerifiedMunicipal Rose Garden
A formal city garden with broad lawns and thousands of rose plants representing numerous varieties, with the strongest displays generally in the…
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Municipal Rose Garden
A formal city garden with broad lawns and thousands of rose plants representing numerous varieties, with the strongest displays generally in the…
Municipal Rose Garden
San Jose, California
A formal city garden with broad lawns and thousands of rose plants representing numerous varieties, with the strongest displays generally in the flowering season.
Street parking surrounds the garden; observe posted limits and restrictions.
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
GardenVerifiedJapanese Friendship Garden
A Japanese-style public garden in Kelley Park with landscaped paths, bridges, ponds, and plantings inspired by San José’s sister-city relationship…
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Japanese Friendship Garden
A Japanese-style public garden in Kelley Park with landscaped paths, bridges, ponds, and plantings inspired by San José’s sister-city relationship…
Japanese Friendship Garden
San Jose, California
A Japanese-style public garden in Kelley Park with landscaped paths, bridges, ponds, and plantings inspired by San José’s sister-city relationship with Okayama.
Kelley Park parking rules and possible vehicle charges are separate from garden admission.
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
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