# Tower of the Americas, United States: what it is and when to go > Tower of the Americas is an observation tower in San Antonio, Texas, USA in United States. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tower-of-the-americas/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Observation tower in San Antonio, Texas, USA · Architecture - **Where:** United States · East César E. Chávez Boulevard 739, 78205, San Antonio - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 1,694 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [toweroftheamericas.com](https://www.toweroftheamericas.com/) - **Coordinates:** 29.41907, -98.48357 ## What it is and where Tower of the Americas is an observation tower in San Antonio, Texas, USA in United States. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [San Antonio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-antonio/), where this site lists 29 more places to see, 8.2 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 29.41907, -98.48357; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,694 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=29.41907%2C-98.483573) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.41907%2C-98.483573) It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Tower of the Americas is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 10 h 19 | | February | Possible | 10 h 59 | | March | Best time | 11 h 47 | | April | Best time | 12 h 43 | | May | Best time | 13 h 28 | | June | Best time | 13 h 52 | | July | Best time | 13 h 43 | | August | Best time | 13 h 04 | | September | Best time | 12 h 10 | | October | Best time | 11 h 16 | | November | Possible | 10 h 30 | | December | Possible | 10 h 07 | In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Menger Hotel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/menger-hotel/): Historic hotel in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas · 663 m - [The Emily Morgan Hotel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-emily-morgan-hotel-a-doubletree-by-hilton/): Hotel in San Antonio, United States · 866 m - [Cathedral of San Fernando](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-fernando-cathedral/): Historic cathedral in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas · 1.2 km - [Roadmap Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/roadmap-brewing-company/): Brewery · 1.4 km - [San Antonio Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-antonio-museum-of-art/): Museum in San Antonio, Texas · 2.0 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Architecture - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): bridge in New York City, crossing the East River - [Washington Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-monument/): obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C - [Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/verrazzano-narrows-bridge/): bridge in New York City - [George Washington Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-bridge/): bridge in New York City - [Manhattan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manhattan-bridge/): bridge in New York City Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Tower of the Americas? It is an observation tower in San Antonio, Texas, USA in United States. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Tower of the Americas? March to October. In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. ### How do you get to Tower of the Americas? The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,694 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.41907%2C-98.483573) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Menger Hotel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/menger-hotel/), [The Emily Morgan Hotel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-emily-morgan-hotel-a-doubletree-by-hilton/), [Cathedral of San Fernando](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-fernando-cathedral/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/78485919), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1300520), CC0. More about Tower of the Americas on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_the_Americas). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).