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Tower of the AmericasvsThe Alamo
Both The Alamo and Tower of the Americas are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Alamo scores significantly higher than Tower of the Americas. The Alamo comes in at #1 in San Antonio with accolades from 6 reviews including Fodor's, Where and Lonely Planet.
Tower of the Americas
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Where Frommer's
600 Hemisfair Plaza Way, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's "Come here for the views, including dining with a view." Full review
Frommer's "For a good take on the lay of the land, just circle the eight panoramic panels on the observation deck." Full review
Lonely Planet "A skyline-defining landmark left over from the 1968 World’s Fair." Full review
Frommer's "A glass elevator provides a thrilling ride to spectacular views from an observation deck 59 stories high—for those who don't fear heights. I love to go at night to see the lights of the city below. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Visitors are whisked day and night to the 500ft level on a 1min ride in a glass-enclosed elevator." Full review
Where "The 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides the most spectacular view of the Alamo City." Full review
Frommer's "For a good take on the lay of the land, just circle the eight panoramic panels on the observation deck of the Tower of the Americas...the deck is lit for spectacular night viewing." Full review
The Alamo Fodor's Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Where
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's "At the heart of San Antonio, this one-time Franciscan mission stands as a repository of Texas history, a monument to the 189 Texan volunteers who fought and died here." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Find out why the story of the Alamo can rouse a Texan’s sense of state pride like few other things." Full review
Afar Magazine "It's free to visit this iconic landmark, and the exhibits provide some interesting historic and cultural information." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The symbolic "Cradle of Texas Liberty" fronts a busy plaza in the heart of downtown." Full review
Where "Without a doubt the most popular landmark attraction in San Antonio and a true testament to heroism." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"The Alamo stands as a tribute to these men, displaying artifacts belonging to some of the Alamo's most famous defenders...where a small museum and research library offer further insight into the siege" Full review
Frommer's "San Antonio's most famous of its five missions is just a little limestone church surrounded by well-tended gardens, a few outlying buildings, and a brave but tragic past." Full review
