Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House

The Winchester Mystery House is a mansion in San Jose, which was once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of gun magnate William Wirt Winchester.

The Queen Anne Style Victorian mansion is renowned for its size, its architectural curiosities, and its lack of any master building plan.

Ever since the construction commenced in 1884, the property and mansion were claimed by many, including Winchester herself, to be haunted by the ghosts of those killed with Winchester rifles. Under Winchester's day-to-day guidance, its "from-the-ground-up" construction proceeded around the clock, by some accounts, without interruption, until her death on September 5, 1922, at which time work immediately ceased.

Location

525 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose, California
USA

Getting There

The Winchester Mystery House is located about 50 miles south of San Francisco. Here are some possible ways to get there:

By car: The easiest way to get to the Winchester Mystery House is by car. The address is located off of the I-280 freeway, and there is parking available for visitors.

By public transportation: You can also reach the Winchester Mystery House by taking public transportation. The closest light rail stop is the Winchester Station, which is about a 10-minute walk from the house. Additionally, the bus routes 23, 63, and 64 all stop within walking distance of the house.

By tour bus: Several tour companies offer transportation to the Winchester Mystery House from the San Francisco area. These tours typically depart from popular tourist destinations and include admission to the house.

Once you arrive at the Winchester Mystery House, you can take a tour of the unique and eccentric mansion that was once the home of Sarah Winchester, the widow of the inventor of the Winchester rifle. The house is famous for its maze-like design, secret passageways, and unusual architectural features.

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