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The hotel is close to the airport with a regular free shuttle service available through the duration of IJCNN.

San Jose has a light rail with a stop located two blocks from the Doubletree Hotel.  The light rail will take you into downtown San Jose and to other areas of interest in Silicon Valley and beyond at very low cost. Information on the light rail system is available at:
http://www.vta.org/

San Jose Information:

The following links provide general information about San Jose:

About San Jose:
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/about.asp

San Jose Maps:
http://www.sanjose.org/content/san-jose-maps

Things to do in San Jose:

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose is surrounded with interesting sights and locations, including ready access to San Francisco, Monterey, Yosemite National Park, and many other exciting venues.

The following links below provide you with information on a variety of activities that you can pursue during your stay in Silicon Valley:

San Jose Attractions:
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/attract.asp

Dining and Night Life in San Jose:
http://www.sanjose.org/plan-a-visit/dining-nightlife

Tickets to performing arts events in San Jose:
http://www.sjtix.com/

Winchester Mystery House
http://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/

Dining Guide to San Jose along with locations:
http://teamsanjose.com/EC2/sitepdfs/diningmap.pdf

Wine Tastings:
http://www.sanjose.org/content/wine-tasting

Shopping:
http://www.sanjose.com/attractions/shopping/

Top 10 San Jose “Field Trips”:
http://www.sanjose.com/attractions/articles/2011/02/02/top_ten_san_jose_field_trips