Winchester Mystery House

"Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts."

Winchester Mystery House is a San Jose wedding venue and historic landmark: a 160-room Victorian mansion built by Sarah Winchester over 36 years, from 1886 to 1922, that offers venue rentals for private events and weddings. The property is known for its puzzling architecture, including 47 staircases and one-of-a-kind design features, with guided mansion tours, seasonal events, and after-hours experiences available on site. The house has operated as a public attraction for over 101 years and has been featured on Unsolved Mysteries and Ghost Adventures, with notable investigators including Houdini and Zak Bagans visiting over that period. Located in San Jose, in the San Francisco Bay Area, with complimentary on-site parking. Visitors highlight the detailed woodwork and glasswork, knowledgeable and engaging tour guides, well-maintained grounds, a large gift shop, and the striking contrast between the historic gardens and the surrounding modern city.