Beat the Heat
By Citysearch Editors, New York
From shaded outdoor patios to cooling spa treatments, find the best summertime retreats in New York.
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Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
1 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
Admire the Manhattan skyline over the East River while lowering your temperature with a sweet, frozen treat. -
Robert Moses State Park
Robert Moses Cswy, Babylon, NY
Stroll in the surf and white sand at this quiet Fire Island beach. -
Maria's Mexican Bistro
669 Union St, Brooklyn, NY
Bask at one of this Park Slope restaurant's sidewalk tables while sipping a margarita, sangria or mojito. -
Astoria Park
23rd Rd to Hoyt Ave S, Astoria, NY
Queens residents cool off in this park's Olympic-sized swimming pool, which is free to the public. -
Great Jones Spa
29 Great Jones St, New York, NY
Cool off in the cold plunge pool after emerging from the steam room to stimulate circulation. -
The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piers, Piers 60, New York, NY
Join the club, and then take a dip in the six-lane, 25-yard pool, or lay out on the sundeck. -
Sushi Samba 7
87 7th Ave S, New York, NY
Sip one of the many cool, fruity concoctions while listening to the DJ spin funky world beats on the rooftop patio. -
Hotel Gansevoort
18 9th Ave, New York, NY
Rent a room at this trendy hotel and then take a plunge in the rooftop pool, complete with underwater music.
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Pan Aqua Diving
460 W 43rd St, New York, NY
Be as cool as Jacques Cousteau by taking scuba lessons, at first in training pools and later in open water. -
Manhattan Kayak
63 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY
Brave the Hudson River spray with a kayak lesson or NYC tour.
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Shake Shack
Madison Square Park, New York, NY
The ultimate outdoor burger haven in Madison Square Park. -
Union Pool
484 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Spontaneous cocktails make a cool splash.
