The Sombrero Tower

Jessica Avalos

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

It is ONLY $4 to ride the elevator up the tower. It was well worth it! You can see the whole park. The view is great from up there, the pictures don't do it justice.

beastlycharizard13

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

FINALLY! After almost SEVEN whole years, I was finally able to get a chance to scale the tower and take in the views! You pay $4 in cash, so make sure you have cash on you as it is indeed cash only. You pay for a ticket inside the El Toro Arcade and walk to the back of the arcade where you board an elevator to head to the top. Once you're up there, you're treated to some pretty good views of I-95, surrounding farmland, the rest of South Of The Border, and as you would expect, a little piece of North Carolina as well. There are even coin operated telescopes for your use if you have quarters handy. While I was beyond ecstatic to finally get up here, the elevator having been out for so long is one reason for the lack of a fifth star for this review. The other reason is the chain fencing at the top. I definitely get the need for safety so people don't jump off the tower, but it obstructs the view! You could just as easily have accomplished the same intent with plastic/glass or something like at a zoo enclosure. Despite that, definitely give this a look!

tina camejo

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Cool old school arcade where you use quarters and get tickets! Jonavice was very attentive and super helpful! Love her customer service skills and outgoing personality! Tracy was friendly and great as well. Perfect stop during a long road trip!

Rob M

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

Definitely worth the few bucks to go to the top. The scenery isn't breathtaking but if you aren't good with heights it will surely take your breath away. Im not a big fan of heights but for me the part where I was most uneasy was the elevator ride. I just had to focus on the elevator doors and not look out.