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Niles isn’t just a charming town hidden in the Bay Area hills – it was Hollywood before Hollywood existed. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how this rowdy railroad junction became the world’s first movie capital, where Charlie Chaplin perfected his Little Tramp and cowboy stars invented the Western genre. The tour starts and ends at the Niles Depot Museum. You’ll walk along Niles Boulevard past the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, housed in the original 1913 Edison Theater. Along quiet residential streets, you’ll see preserved Essanay Cottages where actors bunked together, and Victorian homes where railroad elite rented rooms to movie stars. You’ll hear about how Niles transformed from a frontier town with 18 saloons into a thriving film studio. I’ll also share stories about bank robberies that were stopped by costumed cowboys, ghost sightings in the Hotel Wesley, and how Joe’s Corner operated as the town’s unofficial bank during Prohibition.
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Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital
1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Embark on a spine-chilling journey through San Jose's eerie streets with our walking ghost tour, where history and hauntings collide! Led by an expert local guide, you'll explore haunted and historic locations brimming with ghostly tales. As you stroll through the city, be prepared to encounter thrilling accounts of spectral apparitions that have marked iconic sites. From the haunted grounds of San Jose State University to the enigmatic Winchester Mystery House, each stop unveils the dark secrets and restless spirits lurking in the shadows. Traverse a mile of haunted terrain and uncover the disturbing history of this once-bloody metropolis. Locations like the Sainte Claire Hotel and Park Avenue echo with tales of death and devastation. Although entry into private buildings isn't allowed, you'll be surrounded by the ghosts of San Jose’s past. Gather your courage and prepare for an evening of spooky tales and encounters that will make you question what lies beyond the living.
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San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
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Embark on a chilling and fascinating journey through the chilling halls of Historic Agnews: Old State Hospital. Step back in time and unravel the twisted history of this abandoned institution, rumored to be home to restless spirits and dark secrets. Get the chance to explore the decaying corridors, sharing spine-tingling tales of the patients who once called this place home. Dare to explore the asylum's forgotten rooms and witness firsthand the lingering remnants of its haunting past. Are you brave enough to uncover the mysteries of Historic Agnews: Old State Hospital? Rest assured, this place is now home to Oracle, a large tech giant, and used to be home to Sun Microsystems. Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.
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Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
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Join our Halloween Haunted Streets Tour and dive into the eerie history of the city's most haunted locations. As you explore winding alleys and darkened streets, you'll uncover chilling tales of restless spirits, mysterious disappearances, and ghostly sightings. Perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike, this self-guided experience brings the supernatural to life—right through your mobile device. Dare to walk with us this Halloween!
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San Jose Guided Walking App Guided Audio Tour
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