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33 THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND GILROY

Choose your own adventure and take some time to explore all the fun things to do in Gilroy, California! (Hint: You’ll probably need to book a hotel room—there’s way too much to do in just one day!)

1
Gilroy gardens circus trees

See the Circus Trees at Gilroy Gardens

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2
Gilroy premium outlets

Save big on top designers at Gilroy Premium Outlets

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3
Brew City Garlic Burger

Follow your nose along the Road to Garlic

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4
Satori Winery

Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the vineyards

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5
Gilroy Rodeo

Buckle up for the Gilroy Rodeo in August

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6
flight of beer

Sample craft beers at downtown breweries and taphouses

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7
Ashfords Heirlooms

Find antique treasures in Downtown Gilroy

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8
child miner at casa de fruta

Search for gold in the miner’s sluice at Casa de Fruta

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9
kids eating ice cream at garlic festival

Try some genuine Gilroy garlic ice cream

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10
Al Pastor tacos with onion and cilantro

Get authentic and affordable Mexican food on the Gilroy Taco Trail

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11
gilroy gardens swan boat

Pedal a swan or duck boat across a lake at Gilroy Gardens

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12
bocce at sarahs vineyards

Bowl some bocce ball at Satori Cellars or Sarah’s Vineyard

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13
Old City Hall bathroom in old jail cell

Go to the restroom in an old jail cell at Old City Hall

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14
Art &Wine Stroll sidewalk

Take a historical walking tour through Downtown Gilroy

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15
hiking mummy mountain trail at Coyote Lake Park

Hike the Mummy Mountain Trail at Coyote Lake Park

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16
Gil and Roy  Gilroy Gardens entrance

Snap a selfie with Gil and Roy at Gilroy Gardens

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17
Saigon Bistro

Taste your way around the world at Hecker Pass Plaza

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18
Downtown Live musician

Enjoy live music in Downtown Gilroy and at local vineyards

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19
The Wright Flyer

View a full-size replica of the Wright Flyer at the Wings of History Museum

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20
Redwood grove

Hike through the redwoods at Mt. Madonna County Park

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21
Kirigin Cellars wine bottles

Try the Vino de Mocca dessert wine at Kirigin Cellars

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22
golfer on the green

Tee off like a champion at golf courses for all skill levels

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23
Mamma Mias penne pesto

Enjoy Garlic Festival favorites all year long at Mama Mia’s Ristorante Italiano

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24
Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park

Take a hike through history at Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park

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25
Old Mission San Juan Bautista

Tour nearby Old Mission San Juan Bautista

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26
LJB Farms roadside stand

Find farm-fresh fruits and veggies at the LJB Farms roadside stand

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27
Gilroy Bowl

Let the good times roll at Gilroy Bowl

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28
Water Oasis at Gilroy Gardens

Chill out at Water Oasis at Gilroy Gardens

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29
Gilroy Historic Paseo

Stroll back in time along the Gilroy Historic Paseo

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30
boba tea at tea leaf

Fuel up with fresh-brewed coffee or boba tea

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31
garlic mural on Monterey Street

Get a photo at the garlic mural on Monterey Street

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32
Pinnacles National Park

Hike through caves and spires at nearby Pinnacles National Park

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33
pressed pennies

Stop by the California Welcome Center Gilroy to make your own garlic pressed penny

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