Must-SeeSight · LandmarkPaidRainy Day

Winchester Mystery House

A sprawling Victorian mansion built nonstop for 38 years by rifle heiress Sarah Winchester, with doors that open onto walls.

Official Website
Photo: The wub · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Every day; guided tours
Price
Paid
Time Needed
1.5 hours
Address
525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
About 10 minutes by car west of downtown.

Why Go

Legend says Winchester built to confuse the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles. The house has some 160 rooms, stairs that lead to the ceiling and a window in the floor.

Tips

  • Book the mansion tour ahead; flashlight tours run around Halloween.

Nearby

Something wrong or out of date?

Traveler Reviews

Sign in and mark Winchester Mystery House as visited to write a review.