Tower of the Americas

Local nameTower of the Americas
LocationSan Antonio, United States

The Tower of the Americas is a 750-foot observation tower-restaurant located in the Hemisfair district on the southeastern portion of Downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The tower was designed by San Antonio architect O'Neil Ford and was built as the theme structure of the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair '68. It was named as a result of a name the tower contest created by the executive committee. 68 people submitted the name the tower is now known by.It was the tallest observation tower in the United States from 1968 until 1996, when the Las Vegas Stratosphere Tower was completed. The tower is the tallest occupiable structure in San Antonio, and it is the 30th-tallest occupiable structure in Texas.

The tower is located in the middle of the former HemisFair '68 site and has an observation deck that is accessible by elevator for a fee. There is also a lounge and revolving restaurant at the top of the tower that provides panoramic views of the city.

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Trolley, River Cruise and Tower of the Americas from 43 USD
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Admission

Adults: $14.50
Seniors & Military: $12.50
Children 4 - 12 years: $11.50
Children 3 years & under: Free

Prices do not include tax.
Ticket includes unlimited access to Observation Deck, Flags Over Texas & the 4D Theater Ride.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_the_Americas

Official Website https://www.toweroftheamericas.com/

Phone +1 210 223 3101

Address 600 Hemisfair Plaza Way San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

Coordinates 29°25'8.593" N -98°29'0.88" E

Tours and activities: Tower of the Americas

Trolley, River Cruise and Tower of the Americas

from 43 USD

Ultimate San Antonio Historic Segway Tour

from 54 USD

San Antonio River Walk and Tower of the Americas

from 50 USD

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