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. Originally known as 'HemisFair Tower', it was ultimately named 'the Tower of the Americas' 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.
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.
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
