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Brining back another core memory for San Antonio! Who remembers the huge wooden playground at hemisfair park? You couldn't get me out of here, I remember zip line and that metal slide you'd regret sliding on a hot day. What was your favorite part of the whole thing? #sanantonio #thingstodoinsanantonio #satx #countdowncity #playground #nostalgia #sanantoniospurs #hemisfairpark #sanantonioriverwalk #park #texasgovt #texas
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Hemisfair Park is such a Beautiful, Peaceful Park. It has everything from walkways, Waterfalls, playground for the kiddos and tables and benches to enjoy the scenery. The iconic 650 ft Tower is literally one of the best features in the Park. It allows you the opportunity to get the panoramic view of the city from the top. There's also the Mexican Instituto of Cultura on the premises which has a variety of Artwork and it's FREE to enter. The theme of the Portraits and Art is changed occasionally to Support and bring awareness to whatever occasion a particular month is celebrating. Hemisfair Park also has some replicas of the Olmec Statues and Mayan Sculptures. Along with bronze statues honoring Mexico. This is a great park to relax on your lunch, have a picnic on the weekend or just to get away from daily schedules. Most of all the rich history and what this Park represents Hemisfair 68' is great to see and get knowledge about it. There's a gift shop in the Tower of the Americas along with a restaurant to eat atop the Tower. It even has a garden called Yanaguana Garden which dates back to beginning of time when the city was founded. The landscaping makes it a great spot for photo shoots, Graduation photos or quiciniera photos too. If you're ever in town stop on by I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
LyndaLynda
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This park is absolute blast. Perfect location, awesome amenities.Kids get to play fountains, swing with parents, play sand, climb, roll, jump, play table tennis, play chess or checkers. Adults can enjoy live music, classic cars, enjoy shopping on riverwalk district, or go to the tower and abserve whole city. Tower ticket is 14$ and you can go as manytimes a day you want! Parking is also available across street and not too expensive, but i would suggest renting a room in any hotels near by - and there is plenty of them - Marriott, Hilton etc ( not cheap, but not e tremely expensive. WEEKENDS ARE PRICED 3X, so keep that in mind) There are few cheap hotels around too. If you have kids of any age - plan on spending whole day there! There is also a a restaraunt right in the park. Tower has gift shop and cafeteria. But there is something else very cool - "Lick" shop ... yes, a Lickshop. An Icecream/drink shack right in the park. Check my photos - icecream comes in tens of a various flavors just as cold drinks. Cones or cups, different sizes. Starts at like 3.99$ You can also try i ecream before buying it, they give you a small single use spoon. THIS IS THE PLACE!
Mike BoulderMike Boulder
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A wonderful place to visit. We had lunch at the top of the tower and the chart House restaurant. Got a very good selection on the lunch menu and you could also order from the dinner menu if you preferred. The view was outstanding. Service wasn't all that great. Our server was not very attentive. She didn't seem to know very well what she was doing. We didn't want to go on the observation deck after dining but they told us it was an additional $12 to go upstairs. We really didn't think it was worth it just been another $24 just to go up the stairway. It would probably be a better idea if they would allow access to their dining guests. I believe the cost was $18 for gas and $12 for dining guests. It is what it is. I believe if I live there I would dine there much more often if the deck was open to dinars. Otherwise it's one of those things if you've done it once you probably don't need to do it again.
Fred LongFred Long
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I took my daughter here for the first time to eat at the Chart House restaurant and to see the views. We had a great time! Don't expect to be blown away by the food. Just know that the view is built into the price. After we had lunch, we went up to the observation deck. The outdoor section is legit, views are amazing. My daughter got to run around the entire thing, which was her favorite part. Following the tower experience, we stumbled into a jazz fest. My daughter isn't the biggest jazz fan, so we played at the park. The park is a good size, multiple sections for younger kids to older kids. All in all, we had a great time, and we will definitely be back.
BrandonBrandon
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This is a good place to go to. You can get a view of the entire city. It's a bit expensive though. For us it was $16.95 per person to go up the tower, just to go up the tower. I don't know if you have to pay if you're going to eat up there but if you're just going to the bar you will have to. Restaurant you have to have a reservation so don't expect to just go up there and eat. The bar was nice and they had some good drinks. There are other things to do downstairs but we were out of time so we didn't really explore. Looked like there was a theater where you can learn about the tower. Worth going to if you're visiting from somewhere else.
Ken L.Ken L.
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Nearby Attractions Of Hemisfair
The Alamo
San Antonio River Walk
Shops at Rivercenter
Alamodome
Tower of the Americas
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
San Fernando Cathedral
Majestic Theatre
Travis Park
Menger Hotel

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San Antonio River Walk
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Shops at Rivercenter
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Alamodome
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Nearby Restaurants Of Hemisfair
Casa Rio
Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
Domingo Restaurant
La Panadería Bakery Café
Boudro's on the Riverwalk
Schilo's
The Esquire Tavern
Margaritaville Restaurant - San Antonio
Mad Dogs British Pub (River Walk)

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Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar
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Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
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Domingo Restaurant
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San Antonio, TX 78205
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(210) 709-4750
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attractions: The Alamo, San Antonio River Walk, Shops at Rivercenter, Alamodome, Tower of the Americas, Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, San Fernando Cathedral, Majestic Theatre, Travis Park, Menger Hotel, restaurants: Casa Rio, Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar, Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar, Domingo Restaurant, La Panadería Bakery Café, Boudro's on the Riverwalk, Schilo's, The Esquire Tavern, Margaritaville Restaurant - San Antonio, Mad Dogs British Pub (River Walk)
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