Joanna James
Amazing parks, creative public art, comedy clubs, captivating theatres, bountiful farms, exciting markets are just a few of the treasures to be explored by the curious visitor. One feels like discovering Serendipity upon uncovering the array of attractions in this sunny and beautiful city in the USA.
Showcasing over ten thousand pieces of lace art, this unique museum plays a vital role in preserving the art of lace making coming down from the 18th century. Operating as a non-profit organization, Sunnyvale Lace museum is open to the general public, thereby creating interest and enthusiasm in this ancient art with seminars and workshops for artisans which brings awareness of the new contemporary designs too. A visit to this museum can be easily arranged from any of the Silicon Valley hotels
Boasting two courses, an 18-hole main course and a 9 hole one at Sunken Gardens, this golf course caters to all age groups and skill levels. A Bistro and Bar on-site provides dining facilities with breakfast, lunch and even evening meals being turned out.
A 70-acre expanse of greenery provides inviting spaces to have a leisurely picnic with your family and friends, enjoy the food, admire the surrounding beauty or simply relax. Also, home to a vast area of wetland, with native fauna and flora, visitors also like to spend time admiring nature. The Francisco Bay Trail is a track favoured by many visitors from The Domain Hotel Sunnyvale, with its exciting biking and walking opportunities to keep them happy and energized for hours.
Visit the Farmers Market on a Saturday morning to feast your eyes on the luscious local produce brought by resident traders and arranged invitingly, from pears, guava, pineapple, nectarines, apricots to tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, etc. The friendly stall owners would let you taste a sample before buying many of the items. Added to greengrocery stalls there are live music and comedy performances to keep you entertained.
Located in the city centre, the Sunnyvale Theatre is a happening place providing exciting musical concerts, profound recitals, art shows and screening of films to entertain the interested city dwellers and visitors. It also has lighting, equipment and is geared for large audiences too.
Whilst you are in Sunnyvale it is worth visiting Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club to experience the rib-tickling humour brought out by the stand-up comedians. Owned and managed privately, the setting is delightful and arranged well. The performers do their act and get rescheduled to perform again periodically. You may not know who is performing when you visit however all visitors enjoy their acts.
Scattered all over the city are creative displays of artwork to capture the attention of passers-by. Meadow flowers made of metal and El Paeso de Los Suenos, a triangular sculpture made of bronze are noteworthy creations lending a charm to this city.
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