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Hemisfair Park is a prominent tourist attraction in the quaint, cultural town of San Antonio. But, this beautiful park of cascading waterfalls and fountains, abundant landscaped land, and restored historic buildings, has not always been the beautiful picture it is now. Back in 1968, this 15-acre piece of prime land in the center of town was used to host the World’s Fair. Venders from all over the world came and set up their booths there. But, sadly after the fair ended they lost more money then they made and up-keep of the park declined. The parks and rides became old and rusted, the buildings slowly fell to the ground, and the entrance became overgrown with weeds and trees. However, in 1988 for the 20th anniversary of Hemisfair Park, the townspeople and volunteers demolished the remaining buildings and added waterfalls, fountains, playgrounds, and lush landscaping. The Tower of America is a 605-foot tower that offers visitors a spectacular view of San Antonio. Not to mention, there is a revolving restaurant at the top. This beautiful piece of land offers a relaxing retreat in downtown San Antonio. But more importantly, it is the lasting legacy of the fair, the integration of cultures, and is a gift from the town to the citizens and visitors. Useful Links: [|Hemisfair Park], [|Hemisfair Park History] Samantha Post
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