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Tower of the Americas

Tower Of The Americas

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.

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Lodging

Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Attractions

Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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600 Hemisfair Plaza Way
San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210/223-3101

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Hours

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.

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Bed And Breakfast

More than 350 homes and buildings (many of them historic) have been transformed into bed-and-breakfasts or guest houses (unhosted). The Convention and Visitors Bureau offers a complete listing, searchable by categories. www.visitfredericksburgtx.com.

City: Fredericksburg
Region: Hill Country

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Popular Attractions

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.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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