encouraged to call in advance before
making the trip. Call 408-225-1843
or visit gotoplex.com/about-us/map-
address-hours for information.
West Wind Capitol Drive-In
What’s better than movie night? Movie
night at the drive-in. The family owned
and operated West Wind Capitol Drive-
In, located at 3630 Hillcap Avenue,
San Jose, offers fi rst-run movies on a
digital projection screen. Patrons are
encouraged to bring their own snacks
or grab a bite from the onsite snack bar.
Between features there’s a playground
and a game-fi lled arcade for the kids
to entertain themselves and give the
parents a chance to cozy up. General
admission is $8 for adults, $1.75 for
kids aged 5-11, and free for kids under
4. Call 408-226-2251 or visit west-
winddi.com/locations/capitol for
movie listings.
San Jose - Tech Museum
The Tech Museum of Innovation is
a family-friendly interactive science
and technology center located in the
heart of downtown San Jose, located
at 201 S. Market Street. It’s become a
landmark for visitors seeking a glimpse
of one of the most inventive places on
Earth—Silicon Valley.
Thanks to the vision of its leader-
ship and support from staff members,
volunteers, donors and patrons, The
Tech has become far more than just
a museum. It is a valued community
resource for education and innova-
tion, one that in 2015 was awarded
the National Medal for Museum and
Library Service, the highest honor a
U.S. museum can achieve.
This hands-on technology and
science museum serves people of all
ages and backgrounds, and aims to
inspire the innovator in all of us. Open
seven days a week, 10am to 5pm. For
information call 408.294.8324 or visit
thetech.org.
New Almaden Quicksilver
Park & Mining Museum
The New Almaden Quicksilver Park &
Mining Museum, located at 21350 Al-
maden Road in San Jose, presents visitors
with an interesting array of exhibits
about the history of mercury mining and
lifestyles of mining communities at New
Almaden.
A mine diorama resembles the interior
of a mine shaft, giving visitors a feel for
what it would have been like to work
underground. Other exhibits explain
the changing technology of how liq-
uid mercury was extracted from mined
cinnabar ore. Artifacts from Cornish,
Mexican and Chinese mining families
depict the diversity of people who once
lived and worked together on “the hill.”
Casa Grande’s antique-furnished parlor,
library, and drawing room reflect the life-
style of a mine manager’s family.
Docent-guided tours through the
museum are provided as staffing
allows. Additional programs and tours
are available for a fee. The Museum is
open year-round from Fridays through
Tuesdays. For information call 408-918-
7770 or visit sccgov.org/sites/parks/park-
finder/Pages/Almaden-Quicksilver-Mining-
Museum.aspx.
Raging Waters
Raging Waters, located at 2333 South
White Road, San Jose, is one of Northern
California’s best water parks. A variety of
rides and attractions provide a sun-fi lled
day of fun and frolic. Among the most
popular are the 350,000-gallon Wave Pool,
the Activity Pool, Family Raft Ride, and the
Endless River Ride where you can sit back,
relax, and take in the scenic panoramic
views of Lake Cunningham while fl oating
through waterfalls and streams. A season’s
pass provides unlimited access to the park
all summer long. For information call 408-
238-9900 or visit rwsplash.com.
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