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Bryony Hatherley
Luckily, whipping up an itinerary for this California city is a cinch. From thrilling water parks to luxurious shopping districts and a generous supply of natural beauty, there’s something for everyone in the capital of Silicon Valley.
In 1881, William Wirt Winchester – whose family created the Winchester rifle – died. He left behind a widow, Sarah Winchester, who was so distraught that she began to believe the spirits of people killed by Winchester rifles were haunting her. She attempted to appease the ghosts by continuously building on her home. Escapologist Harry Houdini referred to it as The Mystery House when he visited one Halloween, hoping to dispel stories of paranormal activitym and left baffled. The mansion still stands in San Jose, and is full of mysterious passageways, peculiar rooms and stairways that lead nowhere. Read the full travel article here.
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