2017
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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Historical Downtown & University

Year Round Walk

SN: 105643 - 2017 / Y0240

when is the event

The event is closed

From Sun, Jan 1st, 2017 to Dec 31st, 2017

Start box available: dawn to dusk

where is the event

San Jose, California

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

Ramada Inn: Daily, 8am to dusk. Not recommended after dark, safe otherwise.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

None provided

CC: Santa Clara County

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

California county: Santa Clara. The first restrooms are in the King Library about 2Km from the start. A second option is at the Peralta Adobe, inside the cafe area. There are some stairs, but they can be creatively avoided.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Walk in historical downtown San Jose. First stop is the San Jose State University campus founded in 1887. Continue through the modern MLK Library and on through the town. You will see the original Peralta Adobe and the Shark Tank (ice hockey stadium). The original railway station is still in use. The walk takes you along the newly developed river path to the famous purple Children's Discovery Museum funded by Steve Wozniak of Apple computers; walk on the world's largest Monopoly Board. The San Jose Museum of Art and the beautiful St. James Cathedral are on the way. This walk is the best way to see the capitol of Silicon Valley.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

455 S Second, San Jose, CA , 95112. HWY 280 take 7th St. exit, go N. on 7th. Left on San Salvador and left on Second St. (one way) to Ramada. PLEASE do not park in the Ramada Inn lot. Find free street parking a few blocks south of the inn. Ask desk clerk for walk file box (It's small).

Maps phrase and directions link

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event sponsor

South Bay Striders (AVA-0338)

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.