Tower of the Americas · Trailwind

LandmarkTower of the AmericasSan Antonio, United StatesA 750-foot observation tower built for the 1968 World's Fair, still the tallest structure in San Antonio, with a revolving restaurant near the top.

Set in: San Antonio, United States

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Know before you go

The observation deck ticket includes a 4D theater show; buy online to skip the counter line.

Chart House, the restaurant near the top, rotates a full circle roughly every hour: go at sunset for the best light.

It anchors Hemisfair park, a good stretch of green space to walk off a big Tex-Mex lunch.

Skip it on hazy or overcast days: the view is the whole point.

Pairs well with

Mission San Jose, 6 mi away

Fredericksburg, 63 mi away

Circuit of the Americas, 70 mi away

Lost Creek, 71 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Tower of the Americas?Tower of the Americas is in San Antonio, United States.What is Tower of the Americas known for?A 750-foot observation tower built for the 1968 World's Fair, still the tallest structure in San Antonio, with a revolving restaurant near the top.Keep exploring

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