The Winchester Mystery House, located in San Jose, is a sprawling Victorian mansion known for its unusual layout and bizarre features. Built by Sarah Winchester, the heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, the house stands as both a National Historic Landmark and a California Historical Landmark. Visitors can explore its many peculiarities, including staircases that lead to nowhere and doors that open into walls. This enigmatic structure, said to be haunted, draws curious tourists who come to unravel the mysteries of its eccentric design.
Travel Themes & Experiences
Julian Sterling
April 17, 2026
