Tower of the Americas

It would be hard to visit San Antonio and miss the Tower of the Americas, which looms over the heart of the city. Besides the observation deck and restaurant, there’s also a 4D theater ride, called Skies Over Texas, which takes you on a sensory journey through the state to watch NASA astronauts train at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, attend a local football game, watch horses running in the wild, and visit some of San Antonio’s most important attractions.

The tower is included on just about every local sightseeing tour, and it’s a stop on hop-on hop-off bus tours. Entry to the tower can be added to most of San Antonio’s multi-attraction passes.

• Tickets to the tower include unlimited access to the observation deck and the 4D theater.

• Outside food and drinks are not permitted in the building.

• The Tower of the Americas is fully wheelchair accessible.

The Tower of the Americas is in downtown San Antonio, within easy walking distance of the River Walk. If you’re coming from further away, your best bet is to drive or take a taxi or rideshare as public transportation is limited.

Each attraction within the Tower of the Americas maintains its own hours. The observation deck is open daily throughout the year from late morning until late in the evening, with slightly extended hours on Friday and Saturday nights. The rotating restaurant is open every day for dinner and also serves lunch on weekdays.

The plaza at the base of the Tower of the Americas hosts festivals and special events throughout the year. Stop by to enjoy an outdoor concert or movie screening, take a Zumba class, admire custom autos at a car show, or shop local vendors’ stands on a market day. Check the calendar before your trip to see what’s happening.

It depends on your mode of transportation. The 750-foot tall (230 meters) Tower of the Americas in San Antonio has three elevators that travel 800 feet (245 meters) per minute, reaching the top in 43 seconds flat. Walking up the 952 steps—roughly 60 flights of stairs—is more challenging and takes significantly longer.

Yes, the Tower of the Americas has stairs—952, to be exact, which equals roughly 60 flights. You can climb the 750-foot tall (230 meters) tower on the stairs or take one of three elevators that travel 800 feet (245 meters) per minute, reaching the top in 43 seconds flat.

Yes, the Tower of the Americas has parking in a public lot on the southeast corner of the park grounds. Parking is $10 Monday–Thursday and $20 Friday–Sunday and on special events, though the price is subject to change. There are other lots and street parking nearby.

Yes, the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio is wheelchair accessible. The 750-foot-tall (230 meters) tower, one of San Antonio's most iconic landmarks with unmatched city views, has a wheelchair-accessible elevator, entrance, parking lot, and restroom. The observation deck is spacious, making it easy for wheelchairs to maneuver.

Yes, visiting the Tower of the Americas is worth it. One of San Antonio's most iconic landmarks, the 750-foot-tall (230 meters) tower offers unmatched city views from the observation deck at the top. The fast elevators—they travel to the top in 43 seconds— and the revolving restaurant are also fun.

Visit the Tower of the Americans on clear sunny days to catch unobstructed views from the observation deck. The tower is open Sunday to Thursday from 10am to 10pm and Friday to Saturday from 10am to 11pm—you can also visit quite late at night to avoid potential crowds.