Silicon Valley offers visitors a lot more than innovative tech start-ups and the world’s biggest high-tech companies. The region also boasts a tremendous line-up of first-class hotels, restaurants, touring event performers, and visitor attractions.

From Gilroy to Palo Alto, Silicon Valley offers competitive hotel rates mid-week with especially reasonable weekend prices. The San Jose Marriott in downtown San Jose and the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Silicon Valley near Mineta San Jose International Airport both offer excellent accommodations for business or leisure travelers as does the Residence Inn San Jose North – Silicon Valley/Fairfield San Jose North near the Santa Clara Convention Center.

San Jose is a family friendly destination featuring the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose downtown and the nearby LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area. Both are excellent choices for the whole family to enjoy. Also, over the hill from San Jose in the Santa Cruz mountains is Roaring Camp Railroads. Visitors can ride a steam train ride through the redwoods or to the beach in Santa Cruz.

Silicon Valley’s dining scene is extraordinary as well with plenty of choices for all tastes. One of the must-see spots is Santana Row in San Jose. The Row features 50 shops, 30 restaurants, 10 spas and salons, a boutique hotel and a movie theatre. Among the restaurants at Santana Row are LB Steak, Left Bank, and Meso Modern Mediterranean. Nearby Rollati Ristorante is a local favorite as well.

Santa Clara Square Marketplace near Levi’s Stadium features Puesto Santa Clara, serving tacos and other Mexican dishes. Also popular in Silicon Valley is Rosy’s At The Beach in Morgan Hill, offering award-winning seafood and other American food plus a full bar that serves local wines.

During the evening, on just about any night, visitors can enjoy exceptional live performances presented by Stanford Live. Stanford Live presents music, theater, comedy, dance, and more on the historic Stanford University campus. Spend the night nearby at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Palo Alto (where the Beatles once stayed) or the charming boutique hotel The Palo Alto Inn. For more on Silicon Valley hospitality, upcoming events, and visitor information, go to www.VisitSiliconValley.org.