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.
Kell House
City: Wichita Falls
Region: Panhandle Plains
Waco Mammoth Site
City: Waco
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Oakwood Cemetery
City: Huntsville
Region: Piney Woods
Brownsville Old City Cemetery & Old City Cemetery Center
City: Brownsville
Region: Gulf Coast
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
City: Alamo
Region: South Texas Plains
Texas Memorial Museum
City: Austin
Region: Hill Country
Ellen Noël Art Museum Of The Permian Basin
City: Odessa
Region: Big Bend Country
