Points of Interest
There are many historical places in Campbell that you must visit while in town.
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AINSLEY HOUSE
300 Grand Street between City Hall and Campbell Library The Ainsley House is an example of the English Tudor Revival style popular in the South San Francisco Bay Area during the 1920s. The home was built in 1925, as the third home for Campbell canning pioneer John Colpitts Ainsley and his wife Alcinda. It is open to the public and includes a gift shop.
Campbell Historical Museum
51 N. Central at Civic Center Drive
(408) 866-2119
Housed in the former firehouse is the Campbell Historical Museum. While visiting the museum, one may browse through the collection of historical artifacts of Campbell, including early settlement, agriculture, education, early business equipment and aspects of daily life in Campbell’s past. The museum provides research material, volunteer opportunities and a gift shop. Call the museum for more information.
DOWNTOWN CAMPBELL
E. Campbell Ave & N. 1st Street
Downtown Campbell is a vibrant shopping and entertainment district featuring many historical landmarks and over 100 shops, services, and restaurants for you to explore and enjoy. Centered around the historical birthplace of the City of Campbell, remnants of the past are visible on every block of Downtown Campbell as the exchanges of community life happen against the backdrop of classic architecture dating back to the early 1900's. The atmoshphere is everything you want in a downtown, from coffee shops to local restaurants to local business owners, you definitely don’t want to miss a stroll down this area of Campbell