10 indoor things to do in Tucson this summer to beat the heat
The following is an excerpt from a Hello Tucson Article. To see the full article click HERE.
Hello, triple-digit temperatures! We’re not-so-happy to see you.
But we won’t let those high temperatures deter us from doing fun stuff this summer. Here’s a list of 10 things to do indoors to beat the Arizona heat.
1.Museums, museums and museums
Tucson is filled with lots of unique and fun museums to keep you entertained year-round, especially in the summertime when we need to rush into the A/C. Some museums to check out include the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, Children’s Museum Tucson, Ignite Sign Art Museum, The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, Tucson Museum of Art, and the Arizona State Museum. See our full list of museums here!
2. Try your favorite outdoor activities … inside
Try Rock Solid Climbing + Fitness, Rocks and Ropes, The BLOC, Elevate Trampoline Park, Get Air Trampoline Park and Defy Tucson.
3. Take the kiddos to an indoor playground
Visit Wild Katz Children’s Adventure Playground or Playformance for summer fun with the kids.
4. Head to the movies
Check out The Loft Cinema for their wide selection of films. The Fox Theatre is also screening movies this summer!
5. Go to a live theater or comedy performance
If you prefer to see performances live on stage, check out one of the performances at The Gaslight Theatre or catch a comedy show at Laffs Comedy Cafe, Unscrewed Theater or the Tucson Improv Movement.
6. Try your hand at axe throwing, breaking stuff at a rage room or finding your way out of an escape room
Don’t let the summer heat put you in a cranky mood. Instead, take out your pent-up emotions in an axe-throwing session or break stuff in a rage room at The Breaking Point. Axe-throwing can also be found at St. Hubert’s Hatchet House.
7. Find a new favorite book at your local library
With 27 libraries across Pima County, there are plenty of locations to visit while hiding from the sun with a good book. If you’re feeling stumped about what to read, ask a librarian!
8. Relax at indoor yoga
Tucson has many outdoor yoga options, but the best way to beat the heat is indoors. Some options include classes at Yoga Oasis, 4th Avenue Yoga and Om Yoga, which also offers aerial yoga classes.
9. Get your drink on at local breweries or coffee shops or play board games at a restaurant
Some of our favorite breweries include Barrio Brewing Co., Borderlands Brewing Company and Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. A few coffee shops you can check out are Presta Coffee Roasters, Exo Roast Co., Stacks Book Club and Café con Leche at American Eat Co.
10. For the animal lover
If you’re looking for something a little more soft and cuddly this summer, we have you covered. Check out the El Jefe Cat Lounge to cuddle and play with 35 adoptable kitties.