Super Bowl LX guide: What to do within 10 miles of Levi's Stadium

"The 160 rooms are themselves an architectural marvel, but the mystery comes from the lore around owner Sarah Winchester, from her alleged obsession with the number 13, her interest in spiritualism and the notion that she kept building the house to quell the spirits of those killed by her family's Winchester rifles. Millions of people have explored the house over the decades, including Harry Houdini in 1924."

"These vibrant blocks north of downtown seamlessly blend traditional and modern sights, shops and housing. The Japanese American Museum of San Jose is worth a visit for its coverage of the immigrant experience of the 1880s and the World War II internment era. Restaurants on Jackson Street and the surrounding area offer the full array of Japanese cuisine, along with Korean and Hawaiian fare."

"As California was originally part of Mexico, the Santa Clara Valley's Mexican roots run deep and the region has become a hotbed for culture, from lowrider cars to Chicano theater and Latino art galleries like downtown San Jose's MACLA. As far as Mexican food, this valley is full of taquerias and burrito places"

Arriving days early for the Super Bowl or staying after the game opens access to historic, cultural and culinary destinations within ten miles of Levi's Stadium. The Winchester Mystery House is a Victorian mansion with 160 rooms, linked to Sarah Winchester's alleged obsession with the number 13 and spiritualism, and millions have toured it, including Harry Houdini in 1924. San Jose's Japantown blends traditional and modern sights, with the Japanese American Museum documenting immigrant history and internment, plus restaurants on Jackson Street. The Santa Clara Valley retains deep Mexican roots, visible in lowrider culture, Chicano theater, Latino galleries like MACLA, and abundant taquerias.

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