Where to Cool Off This Summer in BCS 

Summer in the Brazos Valley is no joke, and when the thermometer spikes into the triple digits, finding a place to escape the heat becomes a top priority. There are a lot of options for cooling off, so here is your inexhaustive guide to surviving the summer heat in Bryan-College Station.  

Indoor Activities 

When outside feels like a furnace, these local spots let you stay active and out of the sun. 

• Grand Station Entertainment – Offering bowling lanes, a huge arcade, and laser tag all under high-powered air conditioning. 
• Back Nine Golf – Work on your swing without melting at this twenty-four-seven indoor golf simulator facility. 
• PopStroke – The mini-golf place to go. They have heavy-duty steam misters and high-powered fans scattered throughout the course to keep conditions comfortable. 

Water Spots 

Sometimes the only solution to the absurd heat is water. Here are the best pool (and pool-adjacent) activities to do here in BCS. 

• Adamson Lagoon – College Station’s premier public water park, complete with large slides and plenty of space to splash around. 
• Bryan Aquatic Center – A fantastic, massive pool perfect for swimming laps or just hanging out in the water. 
• The Cove – An upscale waterpark featuring a lazy river and a built-in surf simulator machine. 
• Splash Pad at Central Park – A great, low-stress neighborhood spot to bring your kids when they won’t stop complaining about the heat. 
• Lake Bryan – The go-to local destination for open-water swimming, paddleboarding, and catching a breeze. 

Air-Conditioned Eats 

Skip the hot oven and let these local dining rooms keep you cool. 

• Layne’s Chicken Fingers – Slide into a booth for some crispy tenders, crinkle-cut fries, and a sweet tea. 
• Chef Cao’s – Excellent Chinese comfort food served in a refreshing indoor environment. 
• C&J BBQ – Enjoy a plate of local brisket in a spacious dining room that will keep you out of the heat. 

Refreshing Drinks & Custom Sodas 

Nothing beats the heat quite like a massive cup of ice. Hit up these local drive-thrus and counters for instant liquid relief. 

• Fiiz Drinks – A fun, high-energy spot serving creative dirty sodas mixed with unique flavor shots and creams. 
• Good Luck Good Time Tea House – Probably the best boba in College Station, offering incredibly refreshing milk teas in a cozy interior. 
• Lucky Iron Coffee – The perfect morning or afternoon stop for a creatively whisked matcha or a latte. 
• HTeaO – A rising Texas staple where you can mix and match dozens of customizable sweet and unsweet iced tea flavors. 
• Joyful Sips – A popular local drink truck serving up specialized dirty sodas and iced coffee blends on the go. 
• Daily Bevs – Another mobile beverage truck selling custom sodas and espresso drinks to keep you hydrated and cool. 

Stay Chill Out There 

You can float down a lazy river or hide out at the bowling alley, or any of a dozen other options, but making a game plan for the heat is the best way to enjoy a Texas summer. 

Did we miss your favorite way to cool off? Send us a message and let us know where you go to stay cool!