Rosicrucian Museum

Visit the Rosicrucian Museum to the see the largest public collection of Egyptian artifacts west of the Mississippi. The only museum in the United States of authentic Egyptian design houses a fascinating collection of 3,000-plus artifacts, objects and ritual items. Marvel at the perservation of mummies thousands of years old, and descend into a full-scale underground rock tomb replica, complete with intricate hieroglyphics painted on the walls. The planetarium offers 35-minute shows on the ancient Roman Mithraic mystery religion. Also take time to enjoy the Peace Garden with its temple, pond, viewing dais and medicinal plants.
Mon-Fri, 9 am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-6 pm; Thurs, 'til 8 pm. (San Jose: Naglee & Park Avens., San Jose; 408/947-3636)

Monopoly

San Jose's sprawling Guadalupe River Park is home to the world's only outdoor Monopoly board, an exact granite replica that measures 930 square feet.
http://www.sjbeautiful.org/monopoly_in_the_park.html

Billy Berk's Restaurant

Santana Row

Imagine yourself strolling along a wide boulevard shaded by an unusual mixture of tall palm trees and stately oaks. A flower-filled park runs down the boulevard's center, where shoppers rest on shaded benches listening to a classical guitaristwhile watching a game of chess played with two-foot-tall pieces on an oversize board. The street-level storefronts carry luxury names like Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo. AVove them, overlooking the scene, townhomes done in Mediterranean pastels feature turrets, columns, arches and wrought-iron balconies.

Are you in southern Italy or France? Actually, you're at Santana Row, just a few miles downtown from San Jose.

Often described as an urban village, Santana Row offers a lively collage of chic boutiques and luxury stores, along with a medley of eateries, bustling nightspots, a day spa and fitness club, a cinema and even an elegant four-star hotel.

Notable for its wealth of big-name brands, the list of cosmopolitan shops includes Burberry, Tourneau, Furla, Brooks Brothers, Diesel, and Anthropologie, along with other chains like Tommy Bahma, Chico's and Urban Outfitters. Locally owned boutiques also provide a nice homegrown touch to the mix.

Local Attractions in San Jose

Here are some local attractions.

Mountain Winery www.mountainwinery.com
Santana Row www.santanarow.com
Lick Observatory http://mthamilton.ucolick.org
Hiller Aviation Museum www.hiller.org
Tech Museum www.thetech.org
San Jose Museum of Art www.sjmusart.org
J. Lohr Vineyards Tasting Room www.jlohr.com
Wine Tours www.lighthouse-tours.com/localwinetours.html

Best Happy Hour Spots in Downtown San Jose

Ten Motels for a Budget-Friendly Wine Country tour in Northern California

Take a Wine Country Tour pre/post AMTC on a budget.

San Francisco Walking Tours

San Francisco is one hour away from San Jose, CA. Before/after the Air Medical Transport Conference consider a walking tour!

http://www.sfcityguides.org/index.html

San Jose bike festival kicks off Amgen Tour of California weekend

The VELOVE Winter Bicycle Festival is about to transform downtown Santa Rosa into a bicycle wonderland during Valentines Day weekend, February 14-15. Held in conjunction with the 2009 Amgen Tour of California, VELOVE is packed with events for everyone, including bike competitions, race viewing parties, non-profit fundraising events, a pro race team signing and plenty more. It is a joint production between Bike Monkey, the City of Santa Rosa, Mainstreet and West Coast GoldSprints. To learn more and register for events, visit http://www.velovefestival.com/ .

Saturday, February 14

Cyclocross Championship: 11am-5pm – Cyclists of all ages and levels are invited to compete in a friendly cyclocross competition featuring food, drinks and live music by the Hubbub Club Marching Band.

Prologue Watch Party: 5-7pm – Watch the 2009 Amgen Tour of California prologue on the bigscreen at the Sweet Spot Pub, the official afterparty for the cyclocross championship.

Party with Paul Sherwen: 6-9pm – Support Bicycles for Humanity-Santa Rosa by visiting the Cellars of Sonomo in Railroad Square for an evening of wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres and a live auction with legendary cyclist and infamous Tour de France commentator, Paul Sherwen. Proceeds will help send our first shipment of bicycles from Santa Rosa to healthcare workers in Namibia, Africa. Tickets available online at http://www.velovefestival.com/ only 100 spaces so don't wait!

Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Celebration: 6:30pm – Watch the Tour of California prologue and party with the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition at the Hunter Global Legacy Center. A suggested donation of $5-10 includes a night of music, New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire Amber Ale, wine, hors d'oeuvres, a scavenger hunt, indoor cycling contests, prizes, dancing and great people.

Sunday, February 15

West Coast Gold Sprints: 12pm-7pm – Local teams will face off in stationary bike races at the Historic Railroad Square as the Tour of California stage finish is shown in the beer garden. After 4pm, bike races open to riders of all abilities.

Team Rabobank at the Sonoma Bicycle Company: Shortly after the Stage 1 finish – Visit the Sonoma Bicycle Company at their new 4th street location immediately after the Tour of California finish to meet and greet the riders of Team Rabobank. Free valet bike parking is available.

Diridon Station to Be Focus of Harvard Design Group

The City of San Jose has entered into an agreement with the Harvard University Graduate School of Design for an Urban Design Studio Project to begin identifying possibilities for the future of San Jose's Diridon Station and its adjacent surroundings.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29128414/from/ET/