Top 10 Silicon Valley Experiences

by Jim_Harrington - 1 Reviews - 10 Lists

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Updated: March 12, 2009

From a popular landmark or attraction to a must-visit restaurant or bar, uncover Silicon Valley's ultimate top 10 experiences.

The Top 10

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Scruffy Murphy's
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    187 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (map)

    Karaoke to U2 and order a properly poured pint of Guinness at Silicon Valley's most happening Irish pub.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Happy Hound
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    15899 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (map)

    Take the family for chili-cheese dogs and thick vanilla shakes on a Sunday afternoon at this Los Gatos institution.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Black Watch
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    141 1/2 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (map)

    Order the famed cranberry kamikaze and play darts at this longtime tavern where tough bikers mingle with preppy collegians.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Habana Cuba
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    238 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126 (map)

    Taste one of the best mojitos in town and salsa dance to live bands on Friday nights at this local hot spot.

  5. 5 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Britannia Arms Of Almaden
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    5027 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118 (map)

    Get your game on at 6am at one of the only local bars that shows football games telecast live from Europe.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Taco Bravo
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    1950 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 (map)

    Post-pub crawl crowds chow down on gooey cheese and bean burritos at this Campbell institution.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Paramount's Great America
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    4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)

    Gorge on red licorice and pink popcorn and then try not to turn green on the high-flying Top Gun coaster.

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended HP Pavilion At San Jose
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    525 W Santa Clara, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

    Learn how to do the "chomp" when the San Jose Sharks go on the power play against other NHL teams.

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Falafel Drive In
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    2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 (map)

    Round up co-workers and make a lunchtime pilgrimage to this veggie-friendly hot spot for the best falafels in town.

  10. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Winchester Mystery House
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    525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 (map)

    Climb staircases that lead to nowhere as you take a flashlight tour of Silicon Valley's spookiest attraction.

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