Located in the southern section of the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Clara is the center of Silicon Valley. According to David Andre, vice president, marketing and communications for the Santa Clara CVB, groups can learn more about tech history, as well as explore other aspects of the city’s rich history. He recommends these group-friendly attractions:
Intel Museum
Travelers can experience high-tech up close at the Intel Museum. Hands-on exhibits show how silicon chips are made and chronicle technological innovations through the years that changed the world. Student groups can enjoy a number of hands-on programs, tailored for specific grade levels, in the attraction’s state-of-the-art Learning Lab.
Triton Museum of Art
The attraction features rotating exhibits and has permanent displays of 19th- and 20th-century American art. Visitors also can view the museum’s extensive collection of Native American tribal artifacts and explore the sculpture garden and grounds.
Mission Santa Clara de Asis
This Santa Clara mission, which can be discovered on self-guided walks, is the eighth of 21 missions built in California. Founded in 1777 by Franciscans, the mission and surrounding gardens are located on the campus of Santa Clara University.
Levi’s Stadium and the 49ers Museum
During tours, guides detail the football stadium’s innovations, such as the recycled-water irrigation system that feeds the playing surface and the solar terraces above the suites. At the 49ers Museum, visitors see exhibits covering the history of the San Francisco 49ers.
For more information, email Andre or go to santaclara.org.
Top photo: Intel Museum
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