20 Ways to Make the Most of a Snowy Day in San Antonio

By San Antonio Current Staff

Practically overnight, San Antonio has been blanketed with wintery snow, and damn was it nice... while it lasted. Most of the snow has already melted and it's as sunny as ever, but this rare sighting has got us in the winter spirit. Fortunately, San Antonio is one festive city and there's plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy in our post-snow excitement.

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Make a tiny snowman in front of the Alamo
There’s a tiny snowman army building in front of the Alamo. If you care to contribute a soldier, you better do it quick — the snow’s melting fast.
Photo via amanda_wells_venegas/Instagram

Sip on warm drinks at a local coffee shop
When it comes to coffee shops, San Antonio has an abundance of spots that are serving up coffee, hot chocolate and other winter drinks all season long. We recommend you keep it local with any of these 25 Coffee Shops You Should Visit in San Antonio That Aren't Starbucks.

Hit the rink
You can head to the Ice & Golf Center At Northwoods, 17530 Henderson Pass, and hit the ice during public skate hours. Bundle up, strap on those skate and stay indoors.
Photo via Instagram, tjiggles

Get your tamale fix
'Tis the season for unwrapping things — and we don't just mean presents. With San Antonio throwing three tamal festivals this year there's no excuse for not getting your fill.
Photo via Instagram, tacokel

Check out the lights at the Riverwalk
If it's not already one of your holiday traditions, start this year and vow to always add it to your list of winter-musts. If you live on the city's North Side, it might be the only time you venture downtown this year, but we promise, it's totally worth it.

RELATED: The Best Places to See Christmas Lights in the San Antonio Area This Holiday Season
Photo via Instagram, giva1988

Take a drive through the Hill Country
The leaves are finally falling and turning shades of red, orange and brown. If you haven't taken a drive through the Texas Hill Country in a while, this is definitely the time to do it.
Photo by @sheystrides via Instagram, texas_hillcountry

Experience the great outdoors on a hike
Get a big whiff of that fresh wintery air on a hiking trail in the San Antonio area. Not only is hiking a ton of fun that everyone can participate in — it’s damn cheap, too. Check out our guide on local hiking spots here.
Photo via Texas Park & Wildlife

Find the perfect Christmas tree
With Christmas just weeks away it's time to find that perfect Christmas tree. Wether it's an old family tradition or something new to try this year, head out to a Texas farm and choose and cut your own tree to take home. We've even created a handy guide on where to go.
Photo via Instagram, oliviagrace537

Cozy up over cocktails
Dim lighting, good company and warm cocktails are essential for celebrating the holidays. Here's a list of San Antonio's coziest bars to keep you warm all winter long.
Photo via Instagram, havanasanantonio

Shop at Bookstore Row
There’s loads of bookstores riddling Midtown Broadway and Brackenridge Park. With vintage books, vinyl records and DVDs in stock, this is the place to go if you still need to buy a few unique Christmas gifts.
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