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Inside Background
Architecture 
San Jose is a huge and sprawling city of over 900,000 people, covering 175...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Culture 
What makes San Jose different from everywhere else? Some would no doubt argue...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Health & Safety 
San Jose has been awarded "Safest Big City in America" numerous times over the...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
History 
San Jose, California's first civilian settlement (the first settlement which...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Visitors to San Jose usually at first do not realize that the metropolitan San...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau is a one-stop shop for travelers...
Last edited: June 22, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
San Jose is located in the Santa Clara valley south of San Francisco.  The area...
Last edited: August 24, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
If you are planning to travel to San Jose by air, the Mineta San Jose...
Last edited: December 22, 2006
Public Transportation 
Public transit is a viable option for visitors wishing to visit downtown San...
Last edited: June 13, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Visitors who are looking for a cab ride or who want to rent a car in San Jose...
Last edited: November 13, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
  San Jose Events/Festivals: Music in the Park is a weekly concert during the...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
Family Travel 
  San Jose is a particularly family-friendly city and travelers will find...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
First-time Visitors 
  San Jose is a wonderful city.  For the first time tourist, the list of must...
Last edited: November 12, 2007
Nightlife 
There are several notable areas of nightlife in San Jose.  Restaurants open...
Last edited: August 01, 2007
Off the Beaten Path 
Although most people don't associate San Jose with wine country there are some...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
The Performing Arts 
San Jose has many performing arts options including theatre, opera, and...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Shopping 
Shoppers visiting San Jose will find true happiness in the city's many...
Last edited: September 27, 2007
Sports & Activities 
Spectator sports abound in this city.  San Jose professional sports offerings...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
Walking, running, bicycling and swimming 
Beginning in October 2006, the first annual San Jose Rock N Roll Half Marathon...
Last edited: January 01, 2009
Emma Prusch Farm Park 
This park is ideal for families with children. Various poulty (chickens, ducks...
Last edited: July 26, 2008
History Museum of San Jose 
The correct URL is http://www.histor... . Check out two great online exhibits...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Breakfast 
  Hearty American breakfast Besides familiar ... of IHOP, Carrow's or Coco's...
Last edited: April 09, 2008
Dining with a View 
  San Jose does have a couple of view restaurants.  Downtown Scotts Seafood in...
Last edited: August 18, 2006
Late-night Dining 
San Jose area does not have a huge late night dining scene, unless dennys, or...
Last edited: July 06, 2009
Quiet Pleasant Dining 
Many restaurants these days are just so loud with amplified sounds of music...
Last edited: January 11, 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: July 20, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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