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22 must-see roadside attractions within driving distance of San Antonio

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 12:03 pm

The great outdoors is nice and all, but hikes can get a bit old after a while, especially as temperatures soar.

One way to get out while still spending time in the cool relief of an AC is a road trip. To help with that, we rounded up 22 outdoor roadside attractions in and around San Antonio that can get you out of the house to take in the kookier side of South Texas' cultural offerings.

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Big Slice of Pie, Kyle, TX
202 W. Center St., Kyle, roadsideamerica.com
Sitting atop the Texas Pie Company’s roof, this hearty slice of cherry pie will cause pupils to dilate as soon as the peepers get a sight of its oozing filling. Don’t worry about cravings — the restaurant is still offering take-out, so you can grab a slice of pie while passing through.
Photo via Instagram / smorgan.images

Deer Antlers / Deer Horn Tree, Junction, TX
1502 Main St., Junction, roadsideamerica.com
Deer Antlers have become a staple of hipster home decor, but in Junction, Texas residents piled discarded deer antlers high enough to become a a full-sized tree.
Photo via Instagram / tere.sue