Known as “The Tower,” The Tower of the Americas is a 750-foot-tall tower that offers guests the most spectacular view of Alamo City. Enjoy the stunning panorama from the towers revolving around the award-winning Chart House Restaurant. Take in the scenery from the indoor and outdoor Observation Deck. Grab a drink at the cafe, buy a souvenir at the gift shop, and experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride.
The annual Poteet Festival gives Poteet strawberry growers plenty of locations on the festival grounds to sell their crops. Along with selling delicious berries, the festival features non-stop live music from nationally known Country and Tejano performers and local bands. There are gunslingers, a carnival midway, and live rodeo performances that include Bull Riding, Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, and Junior Events that offer cash prizes.
Inspire your creative genius by experiencing life as an artist at the Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum. As an artist-centric, educational, forward-thinking, and inclusive institution, Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum has multiple complementary programs that any artist can join. Such as the Open Studios, a film series that goes behind the scenes at artists' studios, the Art Education Lap, which provides hands-on programming and educational content, and outreach events that include workshops, artist talks, panel discussions, and film screenings.
Find your favorite buzzing hotspot with nightly local bands, draft beer, pub grub, flatscreen TVs, and sports entertainment at Picks Bar. With a spacious patio, state of the art audio and video, Picks offers everyone premium late-night experiences and shows from Live Bands Karaoke, Rock, Tribute Bands to '80s, '90s, and Top 40s to finish on a high note.