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Whether you need 4/20 as an excuse to blaze or you keep a bong in every room and a jar full of edibles by your bedside, one thing is sure: it’s always best to pair your illegal smile with something fun and stimulating. Let the ideas and activities on this list take your enjoyment of San Antonio to new, ahem, highs. And don’t forget to save a hit for us.
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. Credit:Photo via Instagram / whatsbrewingsa33. El Camino SA
The experience at food truck park El Camino is colorful, vibrant and delicious. The north-of-downtown oasis offers San Antonio residents the chance to support small businesses while sampling a variety of cuisines. Good thing the on-site bar is up to the task of supplying drinks and friendly vibes that make it all work together. Looking for a boozy slushie to cool off with or a cold tap beer to complement the food you just ordered from a truck serving Filipino fusion cuisine, El Camino’s got you covered. 1009 Avenue B, elcaminosa.com. Credit:Photo via Instagram / elcaminosaLose yourself in one of Hopscotch’s interactive art exhibits
711 Navarro St., Suite 100, letshopscotch.com
A gallery that specializes in immersive light installations and optical illusions sounds like it’s practically courting stoner attendance. Throw in a food truck and the deal is sealed. Credit: Jaime MonzonStrap on some wheels at The Rollercade
223 Recoleta Rd., (210) 826-6361, therollercade.com
Nothing beats the neon-lit, retro vibe of the roller rink for a nostalgic night on the town. Whether you spend most of your time just re-learning how to move on wheels or you decide to come up with your own little rink routine, you’re sure to have a blast. Credit:Photo via Instagram / therollercadeTake in heavy sounds on the St. Mary’s Strip
San Antonio’s near-downtown nightlife district is a good place to treat your ears to stoner-approved sounds, whether they be heavy riffs from a Sell Your Soul-booked show at Faust Tavern to touring psych act at the Paper Tiger. Credit: Oscar MorenoCool Crest Miniature Golf
1402 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 732-0222, coolcrestgolf.com
Considered by some to be the oldest still-operating miniature golf course in the U.S., this amazing piece of Art Deco-style Americana is also home to the Metzger Biergarten, a bar and gathering place on the spot of the former home of Cool Crest’s founders. Credit:Photo via Instagram / coolcrestgolfMarvel at murals while cars rumble overhead
Corner of E. Quincy and N. St. Mary’s Streets under I-35, sanantoniostreetart.org
There are few SA stoner diversions that can trump wandering the space beneath the Interstate 35 underpass at the intersection Quincy and St. Mary’s streets. Mindblowing murals plus the weird sound of cars thunk-a-thunking along the highway overhead? Sign us up. Right fucking now. Credit: Sanford NowlinBracken Cave
26101 FM 3009, tpwd.texas.gov
In the summer, you can find the largest colony of bats in the world right here in San Antonio. About 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats live at Bracken Cave from March to October, making it one of the world’s largest concentrations of mammals. So many bats are found here because the cave is a maternity site for the species, so females gather here to give birth and rear their young. Credit:Photo via Instagram / ella__fergusonGrotto
1277 Camden St.
Located at a bend in the San Antonio River between the Camden and Newell Street Bridges, this three-story sculpture made by Carlos Cortés is one of the most popular public art projects on the River Walk’s Museum Reach. Credit:Instagram / match_mloneSearch for your favorite albums at a local record store
There are few things more nostalgic than flipping through a crate of vinyl, spotting the album art for the record you’ve been looking for, taking it home and playing it for the first time. San Antonio has a whole host of record stores to peruse, so if you’re not sure where to start, look no further than here! Credit:Photo via Instagram / oremel19They have no idea what movie is being referenced when someone makes a joke about the Alamo having a basement. Credit: Warner Home VideoTake in truly dank vibes at Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd., (210) 651-6101, naturalbridgecaverns.com
Texas psychedelic legend Roky Erickson once sang, “To live underground, you must be a mole.” That’s a lot to contemplate, but we do know there’s something awful fun about wandering among the stalagmites, stalactites and other nutty formations in this cave while completely blazed. Credit:Photo via Instagram / naturalbridgecavernsFulfill another stoner stereotype by playing disc golf
With more than a dozen disc golf courses to choose from, SA has got you covered on this favorite pastime for competitively inclined heads. Credit:Photo via Instagram / unclenoodlebobJalisco Taqueria Drive-Thru
9080 Guilbeau Road, (210) 543-8555
Despite its long drive-thru lines, this jalisco’s staff manages to work through their many daily orders of generously-filled tacos with ease. Don’t let the possibility of a long wait stop you from giving this spot a shot. Credit:Photo via Instagram / liz.wakefieldJapanese Tea Garden
200-414 Alpine, sanantonio.gov
The historic Japanese Tea Garden was built in a former quarry and features elaborate pathways and carefully cultivated landscaping, as well as waterways filled with koi. The abandoned limestone rock quarry was made complete with walkways, stone arch bridges, an island and a Japanese pavilion. Expect to be speechless if you’re visiting for the first time. Credit:Photo via Instagram / insanejester17Get a case of the giggles at the Blind Tiger Comedy Club
902 Northeast Loop 410, blindtigercomedyclub.com
Oh, sure, there are other places to see stand-up comedy in SA. But how many others are located in the basement of a corny theme restaurant (The Magic Time Machine) and are this intimate and friendly? Sounds stoner-ready to us. There’s even a midnight secret show every Friday. Credit:Photo via Instagram / blindtigercomedyHays Street Bridge
803 N. Cherry St., sanantonio.gov
Originally built to allow vehicular crossing over the tracks of the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad, the restored Hays Street Bridge, which now accommodates pedestrian traffic, has dual appeal. First, it’s a historically significant structure that long served as the chief connector between downtown and the city’s predominantly Black East Side. Second, the bridge offers amazing views of the city, which explains why so many runners, cyclists and lovebirds end up there. Credit:Photo via Instagram / high.intensity.2014Visit the Cannabus to find out how to get a legal weed prescription
tx.goodblend.com/events
Texas’ medical marijuana program is among the most restrictive in the country, but if you think you may qualify, why not plan a trip to state-approved supplier goodblend’s Cannabus, which tours the state to help folks get signed up. Visit goodblend’s event website for the schedule. Credit:Photo via Instagram / goodblend_txBreathe in the open air on a hike or bike ride
Far out. Let’s hear it for nature. If you need help finding a hike or bike trail ready for your next outdoor session, check out our list. Credit:Photo via Instagram / ivanolivo_81Be mesmerized by the stars at the Scobee Planetarium
1819 N. Main Ave., (210) 486-0100, sacscobee.org
If you have a Friday evening open in the near future, the Scobee Planetarium offers public programming from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. each week. Learn more about our solar system and let the expansive stars put everything into perspective. Credit: Photo via Google MapsPizza Classics
3440 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 225-3356, pizzaclassics.com
Since 1986, Pizza Classics has been living up to its name. This classic spot serves a broad spectrum of pizza options, including a mega 20-inch pie. Credit: Sanford NowlinSan Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Pl., (210) 536-1400, sabot.org
Not too far from Fort Sam Houston you’ll get to explore the natural beauty of the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The 38-acre scenic oasis is complete with trails, a pond, roses and plenty of native plants that make for a lovely photo backdrop. The garden regularly puts on events and offers gardening and cooking classes for those looking for a more hands-on experience, There’s also a glass conservatory and Jason Dady’s Jardín restaurant, an essential stop once you’re done exploring the grounds. Credit: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio Botanical GardenLoad up on eye candy at the San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W. Jones Ave., (210) 978-8100, samuseum.org
There’s no substitute for visual stimulation when you’re completely baked, and SAMA’s got it in abundance — whether you’re admiring creations from the ancient world or trying to get your head around contemporary abstract works. Credit: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio Museum of ArtSan Antonio Zoo
3903 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 734-7184, sazoo.org
Located by Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo has been in operation since 1914 and is home to many species from around the planet. The zoo has many attractions including Africa Live, the Friedrich Aquarium and the Neotropica realm. The zoo also operates Kiddie Park and the San Antonio Zoo Train, making it a prime destination for kid-friendly fun. Credit: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio ZooThe San Antonio Missions
Multiple locations, (210) 932-1001, nps.gov/saan
In addition to the Alamo, San Antonio has four other historic missions that are often overshadowed by the famous downtown landmark: Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Mission Espada. Visitors can go to one or more of the Spanish colonial missions directly, or try to see them all by hiking or biking the 8-mile Mission Reach trail. Credit: Shutterstock / Kushal Bose