Restored and renovated 750-foot tower offers a breathtaking view of city from
the observation deck, as well as a Texas-themed 4-D multi-sensory theater.
Glass-walled elevators ascend more than 500 feet to the restaurant and
observation level. It was the theme structure for HemisFair in 1968 and
symbolizes the progress made by the confluence of civilizations in the Western
Hemisphere. Observation deck open 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun.–Thu. and 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Fri.–Sat. The 4-D Theater is open 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sun.–Thu. and 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Fri.–Sat. Restaurant open daily. Admission and parking fees. 600 Hemisfair Plaza
Way. 210/223-3101. www.toweroftheamericas.com.
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
