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Tower of the Americas

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Hemisfair, San Antonio

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Tower of the Americas

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Ranked #1 for scenic views in San Antonio
"Nice panaromic view of San Antonio and enjoyable 4D ride."(4 Tips)
"Free observation with a reservation @ The Chart House!!!!!...."(3 Tips)
"Don't forget their Cheesecake and Lava Cake! :"> 4D ride!"(3 Tips)
"the observation deck is fine and all BUT I'd recommend just to..."(4 Tips)

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Frank BarrottApril 13, 2013
Nice stop a must
Kristin GJuly 18, 2011
The 4D Theater is a neat addition to a SA Tradition- Go at Sunset :o)
Mike DOctober 21, 2019
If the Americas were a tower 1 this would be it! 😀 Yeah, I don’t get it either 😒 - sounded good at the time, but no
Ollie MunozDecember 21, 2021
Amazing view, food & drinks
VoniaSeptember 8, 2014
Free observation with a reservation @ The Chart House!!!!!....
Josh WoodApril 21, 2018
Great place for Final Four rally.
Mariano PolinesiJune 15, 2016
Enjoy the scenic view of San Antonio.
Gregg JOctober 19, 2011
Make sure you walk around the fountain at the base of the tower.
Priya TungrusMarch 27, 2016
Nice views. Go to the bar to avoid paying for the view
Alexánder Cruz OrdóñezOctober 2, 2014
The view!!
Mai VazJuly 15, 2015
The 4D movie is awesome ;)
Deeeeee BeauAugust 25, 2013
Bradley the bartender was not nice! ! Ask for Trish!
Mai VazJuly 15, 2015
The 4D movie is awesome
Josh MingsJanuary 27, 2011
The kids park and fountains are the nicest. Great for pics!
Aakash PatelMarch 30, 2013
The telescopes last for about 30 seconds...can you say, "RIP-OFF?"
Cameron DegeliaJuly 25, 2011
Get the prime rib sliders during happy hour!
Brandon BoettcherMarch 24, 2013
Park on the street. $8 parking.
Stiks RodriguezMay 14, 2014
Gluttony is wat it's called
Joey VerdunAugust 9, 2019
Happy Hour
Chrystal DalyceDecember 31, 2018
Line up to get down is extremely long right now
DJ Kool Cutt KaosDecember 16, 2012
If you need a DJ for any event do not hesitate to contact me.
T SussmanJanuary 1, 2013
Not worth the money to go to the top. Take the elevator to the lounge or restaurant and enjoy the same view.
Ben CallawayJanuary 1, 2012
Great view, food is good too
Juju RafiiAugust 31, 2011
The bar up top has AWESOME margaritas!!
PJ DavisFebruary 19, 2012
Great spot, Great food and Great View....
Ashley DeanAugust 26, 2011
Eat at chart house...amazing food!!
Tena White NoblesMarch 19, 2012
Don't come by thinking you can take the stairs they won't let you ;(. And service in gift shop was good and bad. Guy had a tude.
Mike DMarch 10, 2013
The lights is artsy and such
Laura RamosJuly 24, 2011
Make sure to do the 4d adventure! SO fun!
Brande HuffApril 24, 2010
Breath-taking views of San Antonio. Decent Food but slightly over-priced. Observation Desk is Separate from Restaurant, need wristband for the deck.
Joel ValdezNovember 20, 2010
The area outside is the best part of it all.
Annie DeLaGarzaMay 17, 2010
Really bad server :( but that might just be the one guy food is awesome though the calimari was SO good as was the fondue
Kimberly NappiNovember 7, 2010
Took in a Fireworks Show at Dinner....Fab View - Go See Gabriel!
Tiffany RodriguezSeptember 25, 2011
Need to go very soon its been a long time!
Jennifer CarlisleJuly 25, 2011
Hard to get a cab from here!
Patty MAugust 17, 2011
nice view of the city
Julie TownsendMay 8, 2011
The little snack bar may be the WORST service I have ever had! Unbelieveable!
Alan HymanApril 6, 2012
Sick spot!
Kyle CameronNovember 25, 2012
Over priced food for the quality. Great view though.
Camila CahhFebruary 9, 2017
Nice view, but the food not
Matt KramerJanuary 4, 2015
Overcooked steak. Service ehh not worth the price. Paying for the view
Candice ToddJuly 11, 2011
Glad we walked over.
RevAugust 18, 2018
The on site restaurant is great date place
David HuffApril 24, 2010
wow what a great view
David LaneMarch 10, 2012
Service sucks in the lounge. Heading to the restaurant. Hopwfully its better
Katelyn McCarthyJuly 18, 2010
Its smelly & not good for pple with motion sickness! Oh and the crickets are pretty gross too.
William BetchleyFebruary 19, 2010
See all of San Antonio........ Read more
Ben TrippJuly 18, 2010
Smelled terrible
Annie DeLaGarzaMay 17, 2010
Shit service :(
Samavarti LandgraveNovember 4, 2015
Es impresionante la vista en la cima de la torre, además de que el aire allá arriba es fortísimo

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