25 cool things to do in and around San Antonio when it's hot AF outside

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 10:53 am

San Antonio has plenty of fun to offer, but it can be hard to leave the house on hot days. You know, when weather forecast seems to be a hearty "fuck you" from the sun.

Still, as nice as the AC at home can be, it's even nicer to get out for some summer fun, and there's lots to do in and around town where you won't break (too much of) a sweat.

Whether you want to stay in town or are willing to venture outside of Loop 1604, we rounded up 25 ways to beat the heat.

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Unleash your inner child playing pinball at What's Brewing
138 West Rhapsody, (210) 308-8882, sacoffeeroasters.com
You can get caffeinated and let your inner kid out at What's Brewing's Roastery and Cafe, which has a rotating selection of pinball machines for you to practice your wizardry.

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Take the kids to the DoSeum or Witte for educational fun
Got the summer break blues? Turn off the TV and take the kids to a museum for engaging, educational fun. They can get hands on and have a blast at the DoSeum, or learn all about the natural world and visit some fossilized friends at the Witte.

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Visit a nearby roadside attraction
Our neck of the woods is full of small-town kitsch. Take a trek for some weird Americana and take in the World's Largest Pecan in Seguin, Stonehenge II in Ingram, or Smitty, the World's Largest Gingerbread Man, in Smithville.

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Browse for a book at the San Antonio Library
Whether you go to your local branch or take a trip to another San Antonio Library location, you can cool off and find something great to read at the public library. If you don't feel up to browsing the shelves directly, you can also access the library's ebook connection via the Libby app.

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Embrace your inner mall rat at an Alamo City shopping destination
There’s a reason the mall became the “place to be” for ‘90s teens. With shopping, fast food and entertainment options all in one place, what’s not to love? Whether you want to get a bunch of errands done in one giant, air-conditioned facility, or just while away the hours scratching that shopping itch, there’s plenty to enjoy at malls like San Antonio’s Rivercenter, North Star and Wonderland of the Americas.