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VISIT GILROY BLOG

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!)

A Guide to the Wings of History Air Museum

If you're intrigued by flying or aviation and its history, you won't want to miss a stop at the Wings of History Air Museum in San Martin, just a few minutes from Gilroy. Located midway between San Jose and Monterey on US-101, it makes an easy addition to a South Bay day trip or a Central Coast road…

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Bay Area-Garlic Town Loop: California's Perfect Road Trip

A message from the author, Frank Johnson, executive director of Visit Gilroy. Gilroy has long been a travel hub for vacationers and California road trippers. In April of 2025, I had three friends and fellow Air Force veterans visit me from Kansas and Pennsylvania. As they haven’t seen much of…

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Mt. Madonna County Park

For the Lovers of Redwood Trees, Hiking, Horseback Riding and History Mt. Madonna County Park is sought out for its beautiful hiking trails with a 14-mile trail system that is surrounded in lush green meadows, wild flowers, white reindeer and of course, Redwood and Eucalyptus trees. If you’re…

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