The Winchester Mystery House is one if those places that everyone should see at least once. It's fascinating to visit this strange mansion and learn the story of the owner's life as she added... More

The Winchester Mystery House is one if those places that everyone should see at least once. It's fascinating to visit this strange mansion and learn the story of the owner's life as she added strange and bizarre features to the house before her death. There are doors that lead nowhere, little tiny stairwells, and plenty of creepy lore to interest everyone on the family.
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Great tour, knowledgeable guides. However, not sure about the"mystery" part! Seems to me that the true Sarah Winchester/Winchester House history/story is way more intriguing than all the... More

Great tour, knowledgeable guides. However, not sure about the"mystery" part! Seems to me that the true Sarah Winchester/Winchester House history/story is way more intriguing than all the "legends," "mystery," etc. etc.! Read the pamphlet (for sale in the Gift Shop) written by the people that knew her. Hard to imagine how this lady spent her days and what her (seemingly very loyal) servants thought of her and having to make their way through this rabbit warren! Food very pricey (bottle of water and bag of chips $5.45) but goes toward keeping the place up, so justified the price in my mind. All in all, enjoyed the place very much....different...good day trip from SF. Went on a Thursday; July 19, 2007; not too crowded and easy parking. Worth the admission and while no pressing reason to go a second time, would absolutely take visitors and/or recommend tour to others. Also recommend the "Behind the Scenes" tour; not much more $$ for some additional interesting info. Ask if anyone has figured out the Cupertino Street address (the plans on the wall in the basement ...I believe for the either the boiler or elevator...indicates the house is on Cupertino???? Our guide said she had never noticed that before and would check it out! Pros: Great guides, good parking, super interesting Cons: Pricey food
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Don't even try to play a game of hide and seek in this place. Listen carefully to the tour guide cause let me tell you what happens when you try to get in a quick game of hide and seek. You will... More

Don't even try to play a game of hide and seek in this place. Listen carefully to the tour guide cause let me tell you what happens when you try to get in a quick game of hide and seek. You will lose your mind, and probably a friend or family member. I lost my girlfriend in this place, she is still missing. A friend said that she went into a room on the second floor, a room that when I opened the door, was no longer there. Perhaps she is in a Narnia like place. Perhaps she was abducted by the ghost of Winchester. I don't know but I miss her. The place is cool otherwise, just pay attention to the steps in front of you.
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This house is very interesting - doors that open to nowhere - stairs that go up the walls - rooms with no windows -this house is so strange it is kind of funny - they say there is a ghost haunting... More

This house is very interesting - doors that open to nowhere - stairs that go up the walls - rooms with no windows -this house is so strange it is kind of funny - they say there is a ghost haunting the house - but I think thats part of the fun - staff is friendly and helpful.
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I went to the Winchester Mystery House last Halloween with my family, and though it was really cool to wander through all the narrow hallways, dead end stairways, listen to the creepy myths, it... More

I went to the Winchester Mystery House last Halloween with my family, and though it was really cool to wander through all the narrow hallways, dead end stairways, listen to the creepy myths, it wasn't entirely believable. At the end, a ghost jumped out of a closet- really killed the realism they were shooting for. But other cottages on the grounds gave trick-or-treaters candy, and there were lots of other kids in costumes. It's a different alternative to regular Halloween traditions, but I don't think I'd go again. It's nice to see, but once is definitely enough.
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I went on Halloween for a night tour and it was fun being there with other people all dressed up and asking silly. The place wasn't as spooky as I expected, but still a good laugh. PROS: A little... More

I went on Halloween for a night tour and it was fun being there with other people all dressed up and asking silly. The place wasn't as spooky as I expected, but still a good laugh. PROS: A little eerie CONS: Small, seems to have been built just to be an attraction
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Why would you want to pay to see things that are so obviously fake. I was not impressed with this mystery house because the set up seemed super fake from the get go. PROS: none. CONS: Not Scary.

Why would you want to pay to see things that are so obviously fake. I was not impressed with this mystery house because the set up seemed super fake from the get go. PROS: none. CONS: Not Scary.
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It can be a little scary for younger kids but the older love it. They offer daily guided tours. They also offer flashnight tours which I would love to do. THe garden is absolutely beautiful. ... More

It can be a little scary for younger kids but the older love it. They offer daily guided tours. They also offer flashnight tours which I would love to do. THe garden is absolutely beautiful. Worth the cost for an afternoon of having that eerie feeling.
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After all these years we finally got around to taking the tour at the Winchester Mystery House. I wasn't really freaked out, but enjoyed how the house was built (not a believer in ghost)....If I... More

After all these years we finally got around to taking the tour at the Winchester Mystery House. I wasn't really freaked out, but enjoyed how the house was built (not a believer in ghost)....If I ever had a chance I would go back again..
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The Winchester Mystery House is good times. It's so funky. They do guided tours and you can bring a picnic and just enjoy the grounds. They also have a gift show where you can purchase memorabila

The Winchester Mystery House is good times. It's so funky. They do guided tours and you can bring a picnic and just enjoy the grounds. They also have a gift show where you can purchase memorabila
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