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Louis Tussaud's Waxworks

301 Alamo Plaza · San Antonio, TX

Why you should go…

Louis Tussaud's Waxworks is a Ripley's-operated wax museum on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, directly across from the Alamo. Visitors walk about three floors of wax figures of celebrities, historical figures and film characters, with a seasonal 'Nightmare at the Wax Museum' horror event. It shares the block with Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium, a 4D theater and Ripley's Illusion Lab, and combo tickets cover up to four attractions. Open daily from 10 am into the evening.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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