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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!)

 

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See the Circus Trees at Gilroy Gardens

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Save big on top designers at Gilroy Premium Outlets

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Follow your nose along the Road to Garlic

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Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the vineyards

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Buckle up for the Gilroy Rodeo in August

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Sample craft beers at downtown breweries and taphouses

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Find antique treasures in Downtown Gilroy

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

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Try some genuine Gilroy garlic ice cream

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Get authentic and affordable Mexican food on the Gilroy Taco Trail

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

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

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

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Take a historical walking tour through Downtown Gilroy

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Hike the Mummy Mountain Trail at Coyote Lake Park

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Snap a selfie with Gil and Roy at Gilroy Gardens

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Taste your way around the world at Hecker Pass Plaza

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Enjoy live music in Downtown Gilroy and at local vineyards

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

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Ride a horse through the redwoods at Mt. Madonna County Park

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Try the Vino de Mocca dessert wine at Kirigin Cellars

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

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

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

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Tour nearby Old Mission San Juan Bautista

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

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Let the good times roll at Gilroy Bowl

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Chill out at Water Oasis at Gilroy Gardens

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Stroll back in time along the Gilroy Historic Paseo

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Fuel up with fresh-brewed coffee or boba tea

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Get a photo at the garlic mural on Monterey Street

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Hike through caves and spires at nearby Pinnacles National Park

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

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Virtual Reality Videos

Enjoy our new 360-degree virtual reality experience as you take a stroll through Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park and make a “pit stop” at Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort.

No special equipment required. Simply use your mouse or touchscreen to “look around”—and be sure to turn your sound on for the full immersive experience!

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