San Jose Scavenger - Kifer, Cassie
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You're invited to take part in a treasure hunt to seek out the South Bay's hidden gems! In your guide San Jose Scavenger, follow the clues that lead to more than 300 weird and wonderful places, exploring 20 diverse neighborhoods in every corner of Santa Clara County. From San Jose up to Palo Alto and down to Gilroy, these walkable and bike-friendly routes lead to the county's oldest and most historic sites, architectural treasures and oddities, hidden works of art along with little-known museums, parks, and open spaces. Along the way, each hunt offers a look back in time and a chance to…mehr

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You're invited to take part in a treasure hunt to seek out the South Bay's hidden gems! In your guide San Jose Scavenger, follow the clues that lead to more than 300 weird and wonderful places, exploring 20 diverse neighborhoods in every corner of Santa Clara County. From San Jose up to Palo Alto and down to Gilroy, these walkable and bike-friendly routes lead to the county's oldest and most historic sites, architectural treasures and oddities, hidden works of art along with little-known museums, parks, and open spaces. Along the way, each hunt offers a look back in time and a chance to discover local legends and lore. Discover an unexpected medieval fortification, burial grounds hidden under a busy city park, towering South Pacific totem poles, and a home with no right angles among other unexpected finds. Learn the stories behind local place names and what Gilroy used to be known for, back before garlic. Author and local travel writer, Cassie Kifer, brings her curiosity, passion for local history, and decades of experience exploring the Bay Area to these carefully crafted adventures. Whether you're challenging your family or friends, or heading out to find these spots on your own, you'll uncover local secrets and gain a deeper appreciation for our community.
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Cassie Kifer is the author of Secret San Jose: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. She works as a communications officer for the County of Santa Clara and her work has appeared in Fodor's Travel, Delta Sky, Thrillist, and more. On weekends you can find her seeking interesting culinary and cultural experiences and hiking the South Bay's many parks and open spaces with her husband and rescued shelter dog, Riley. They live in San Jose's historic Naglee Park neighborhood.