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Almaden Quicksilver County Park

ExploreSan Jose, South Bay4.5/5

Sobre este lugar

A massive 4,163-acre park with 37 miles of trails on historic mercury mining grounds. The free Mining Museum has Gold Rush-era exhibits. Kids love the mine tunnel diorama.

Informações

Faixa etária

5-8, 8-12

Tipo de local

Outdoor

Faixa de preço

Free

Melhor horário

Spring for wildflowers; weekends for museum

Estacionamento

Free parking at multiple entrance points.

Dicas

Mining Museum open Sat-Sun ($2 suggested donation). No entrance fees. Dog-friendly on leash.

Acessível para carrinho--Trocador de fraldas--Alimentação no local--Reserva necessária--

Tags

hikingmining-historymuseumnaturefree
Site oficial

Localização

San Jose, South BayComo chegar

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