Experts' Choice Award Tower Of The Americas
What the experts agree on
San Antonio's 1968 World's Fair landmark offers thrilling glass-elevator rides to panoramic city views from 59 stories up. Best at night when the skyline glitters below; observation deck panels help orient you to the layout.
“Visitors are whisked day and night to the 500ft level on a 1min ride in a glass-enclosed elevator.”
– Michelin Guide
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
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While at The Tower of the Americas, families with teenagers and older kids should be sure to catch the thrilling "Skies Over Texas" 4-D film ride on the ground level.
Where "The 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides the most spectacular view of the Alamo City." Full review
National Geographic "For a different take on the city, head to the top of the Tower of the Americas, for a view from 750 feet (229 meters)"
Lonely Planet "The sky deck of the Tower of the Americas may be a bit of a tourist tr, but the view from the top is well worth it"
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