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Tower of the Americas: Tower of Americas
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    • Yaqui
  • Updated By Yaqui on October 27, 2006
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    • Tower of the Americas - San Antonio
    by Yaqui
    Of course through the years this attraction has revolved into adding improvements, but a special memory for me while on my one day pass as a treat during basic training was me and a fellow trooper dressed in our Blues and after getting on the wrong buses and finally getting on the right bus had arrived at the park, but it wasn't open due to the end of the season. We were both bummed and just kind of wondered around not knowing what to do with ourselves. A park attendant noticed our dismay and asked if we wanted to go up into the tower. After we closed our mouths and got to the top we took in all the wonderful sights from the top. The View is awesome! I think we made that attendants day, as he made our day. Thank you still to this day!

    4d Theatre Ride
    Adults $6.00 Seniors $5.50 Children $5.50
    Observation Deck
    Adults $5.00 Seniors $4.00 Children $3.00
    Tower Combo Pass
    (Combo includes access to Observation
    Deck, History of Texas & 4-D Theater Ride)
    Adults $9.95 Seniors $9.25 Children $7.95

    Observation Deck
    Sun - Thur 10am-10pm
    Fri - Sat 10am-11pm

    Self Parking$6.00
    Valet $7.00
    Special Event $11.00

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  • Phone: 210-223-3101
  • Directions: HemisFair Park is located in downtown San Antonio adjacent to the Convention Center, in the shadow of the Alamo Dome. HemisFair Park and Tower of the Americas parking is available off Bowie St., east of the park.
  • Website: http://toweroftheamericas.com/
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    Tower of the Americas: Towering Over San Antonio
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    • VeronicaG
  • Updated By VeronicaG on January 22, 2008
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    • Tower of the Americas - San Antonio
    Tower of the Americas
    by VeronicaG, 3 more photos
    Tower of the Americas takes you 750 feet above San Antonio for a birds eye view of the city. As you streak to the top, a glass sided elevator provides a panoramic view. The tower was constructed for the World HemisFair in 1968.

    Atop the tower an outdoor area can be accessed. It was extremely windy the day we visited making this area a quick stop, but inside is a different story--you're sheltered from the wind and audio segments present the city's history as you glimpse the streets below.

    picture #2 Scenic plaza with waterfalls
    picture #3 Tower view of the city
    picture #4 Gift Shop for souvenirs of your visit

    At street level, take in the 4-D theatre ride featuring the many different faces of Texas. A combination ticket provides a limitless day pass, which was great for the grandkids. We saw this ingenious film twice due to its "kid appeal".

    Hours are Sun.-Thurs. 10am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 10am-11pm for the 4D theatre ride SKIES OVER TEXAS. Hours are Sun.-Thur. 10am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 10am-11pm for FLAGS OVER TEXAS observation deck.

    Admission is $10.95 for adults; $9.95 for seniors and military; $8.95 for kids. For The Chart House dining room and gift shop hours, check the website.

  • Website: www.toweroftheamericas.com
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    Tower of the Americas: tower of the americas
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    • doug48
  • By doug48 on March 10, 2008
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    • tower of the americas - San Antonio
    tower of the americas
    by doug48
    the tower of the americas is located in hemisfair park next to the convention center. the 750 foot tower offers an impressive view of san antonio. the tower also has the chart house restaurant and a bar.

  • Directions: downtown. hemisfair park.
  • Website: http://www.toweroftheamericas.com/
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    Tower of the Americas: Tower of the Americas
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    • Jefie
  • By Jefie on August 16, 2005
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    • Located in Hemisfair Park, the 750 ft Tower stands as a reminder of the 1968 World's Fair and it is a great place to go during the evening to enjoy a beautiful view of San Antonio. You have to pay to get to the observation deck so one little trick is to go to the High in the Sky lounge for a drink, and then go up to the deck. That way, you'll still have to spend a few bucks but at least you're getting a drink out of it!!

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  • Phone: 210-207-8615
  • Directions: Just south of downtown
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    Tower of the Americas: PARKING AND PRICE TO ENTRANCE
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    • viajeras2
  • By viajeras2 on April 24, 2007
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    • Tower of the Americas - San Antonio
    by viajeras2, 3 more photos
    THE PARKING PRICE FOR VISIT THE TOWER DE LAS AMERICAS..IS
    SELF PARKING $6.00
    VALET $7.00
    SPECIAL EVENT$11 .OO
    THE TOWER TKT INCLUDES UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE OBSERVATORY WITH 360 GRADE VIEW.. PLUS DESK FLAGS TEXAS, AND THE 4D THEATER RIDE.
    OPERATION AND THE PRICES ARE ; ADULT US 10.95, CHILD US8.95 AND SENIORS AND MILITARY US9.95 FOR ALL THE PRICES YOU HAVE TO INCLUDED TAX THAT IS 8.25 MORE

  • Phone: 210-223-3101
  • Directions: DOWNTOWN SAN ANTONIO CLOSE OF HWY 10 600 HEMISFAIR PLAZA WAY SAN ANTONIO TEXAS 78205
  • Website: WWW.TOWEROFTHEAMERICAS.COM
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    Tower of the Americas: Tower of the Americas
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    • Jim_Eliason
  • By Jim_Eliason on June 13, 2004
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    • Tower of the Americas - San Antonio
    Tower of the Americas
    by Jim_Eliason
    This "Space needle" like structure gives excellent views of the city from above.

    Cost is a reasonable $4 to go to the top

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  • Phone: 210-223-3101
  • Directions: Hemisfair {Park
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    Tower of the Americas: Views from the Tower
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    • keeweechic
  • By keeweechic on August 15, 2003
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    • Tower of the Americas - San Antonio
    by keeweechic
    We went up the tower late afternoon with the intention of staying until dark to see the transformation. However there were no seats up there, it was still pretty hot and windy on the outside deck and we didn't wait for complete darkness. It had also been a long day.

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    Tower of the Americas: Tower of the Americas
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    • keeweechic
  • Updated By keeweechic on June 28, 2004
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    • Tower of the Americas - San Antonio
    by keeweechic
    This is a 750 foot tower which gives panoramic views from its observation deck. Telescopes are provided on the inside viewing but there is an outdoor view area right around as well, just hang on to your hat.

    There is also a revolving restaurant 550 feet up which serves lunch and dinner.

    The Observation Deck is open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday –Saturday.

    See 'Tower of the America’s' Travelogue.

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  • Directions: Parking for restaurant is available off Bowie Street, east of the park.
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    Tower of the Americas: Hemisphere Park -Tower of the Americas
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    • darthmilmo
  • Updated By darthmilmo on April 11, 2006
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    by darthmilmo
    Another San Antonio tradition. This tower has one of the best views in town. There are elevators that can take you up the tower and for those romantics souls i'd recommend a dinner at the restaurant on top. It's a bit overpriced, but hey, you're paying for the mood no? Enjoy the food and view!

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    Tower of the Americas: Tower of the Americas Built...
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    • PookieRabbit
  • By PookieRabbit on August 26, 2002
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    • Tower of the Americas - San Antonio
    by PookieRabbit
    Tower of the Americas

    Built in 1968 the Tower of the Americas is pretty hard to miss on the San Antonio skyline, not really surprising as it?s one of the biggest in America. Situated in the Hemisfair park area it?s an easy walk from downtown or one of the tourist shuttles. After your ear popping ride to the top there is both an indoor and outdoor viewing area as well as a restaurant. The indoor viewing area has panels showing different locations to look out for. Try and experience the view from up here in a day and on a night.
    The area at the base of the tower with fountains and landscaping is a nice place just for a sit and do nothing ten minutes.

    WEB INFO: http://toweroftheamericas.com/

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