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Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House is an attraction in San Jose, CA, part of the San Francisco Bay Area guide. Cost: $25 to $50.
525 S Winchester Blvd · San Jose, CA
Why you should go…
The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California is the former residence of Sarah Winchester, widow of firearms magnate William Wirt Winchester, known for decades of continuous construction that produced stairways to nowhere, doors that open to walls, and other oddities. The mansion offers guided walking tours of its rooms and gardens. It is a California Historical Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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