15 Fun Things to Do in San Antonio When It's Too Damn Hot Outside

When your kids need to drain some energy but it's too hot to be outside with them, San Antonio's DoSeum is the answer. With two stories of fun indoor activities for children, the DoSeum will allow the kiddos to run wild while you stay nice and cool in the air conditioning. There is even a water play area outside if y'all feel like getting a little wet.

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This natural attraction will keep you cool with nothing more than the laws of nature. You can take in the beauty of Texas' bowls in the mild temperature of an underground cave. Natural Bridge Caverns also offers a zip line ride and fossil mining, so you're in for a rockin' good time.

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This bowling alley adds a fun twist to a night on the lanes with an upscale bar, an intricate food menu and even an indoor ropes course. Stop by Monday through Thursday for their happy hour featuring $2 shots and $4 appetizers.

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Get educated on the Lone Star State's history at this massive downtown museum. It boasts genuine artifacts, demonstrations and various other special events designed to entertain, inspire and education. Most importantly, it has air conditioning, so you really can't go wrong by paying it a visit.

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What's more refreshing than a glass of whiskey on a hot Texas day? Don't bother answering. If you're looking to get out of the sun during the weekend, consider taking a drive to San Antonio's own Rebecca Creek distillery and see firsthand how a crown jewel of Texas makes it into that sleek bottle and eventually our eager bellies. If whiskey isn't you're thing, don't worry, they produce vodka too. You're wrong, though.

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Didn't "Finding Dory" just totally reignite your curiosity about the creatures beneath the deep blue sea? Luckily you can visit our underwater friends at the always air conditioned San Antonio Aquarium whenever you want. At the aquarium, you can feed stingrays, touch an octopus and view an immense amount of exotic creatures from the deep. The aquarium also offers bird, iguana and pony exhibits for you landlubbers.

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Art is cool. So is air conditioning. That makes SAMA the best of both worlds. Special exhibits this summer include Mi Casa, Your Casa, Highest Heaven Spanish and Portuguese Colonial Art and the works of Carlos Merida. General admission is free to the public Tuesdays from 4-9pm and Sundays from 10am-noon.

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The Witte Museum is a staple of San Antonio summers. From the always fun treehouse to the various educational exhibits, there is something at the Witte for everyone in your family. This summer's exhibits are Maya Hidden Worlds Revealed and the Splendor on the Range Exhibit focusing on American Indians. Photo via Instagram, jtrev

Sometimes the best way to keep yourself entertained and out of the sun is to go catch yourself a summer movie. The Alamo Drafthouse takes something as simple as an afternoon movie outing and adds a unique spin on it with their food and beverage menu and comical pre-show presentations. In addition to the summer's biggest blockbusters, the Drafthouse also offers an extensive series of throwback films, sing-alongs and quote-alongs all with their own props and party favors. As a bonus, teachers are given free matinee admission all summer. What a place!

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Get inside and expose yourself to a fresh artistic medium with Ballet San Antonio. Ballet San Antonio is the resident professional ballet company of the Tobin Center. The company holds regular performances in the beautiful venue that will not only keep you inside and cool, but will provide you with a graceful and mellowing experience that will carry on over to your personal life.

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