http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/41348 From shaded outdoor patios to cooling spa treatments, find the best summertime retreats in New York. en Copyright 2006 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 editor_newyork@citysearch.com http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/9c/c3/41348r1.jpg http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/41348 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Admire the Manhattan skyline over the East River while lowering your temperature with a sweet, frozen treat. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/12037820/brooklyn_ny/brooklyn_ice_cream_factory.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Stroll in the surf and white sand at this quiet Fire Island beach. Babylon, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7478966/babylon_ny/robert_moses_state_park.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Bask at one of this Park Slope restaurant's sidewalk tables while sipping a margarita, sangria or mojito. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/35820991/brooklyn_ny/maria_s_mexican_bistro.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Queens residents cool off in this park's Olympic-sized swimming pool, which is free to the public. Astoria, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11312060/astoria_ny/astoria_park.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Cool off in the cold plunge pool after emerging from the steam room to stimulate circulation. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7109994/new_york_ny/great_jones_spa.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Join the club, and then take a dip in the six-lane, 25-yard pool, or lay out on the sundeck. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11349864/new_york_ny/the_sports_center_at_chelsea_piers.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Sip one of the many cool, fruity concoctions while listening to the DJ spin funky world beats on the rooftop patio. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11351792/new_york_ny/sushi_samba_7.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Rent a room at this trendy hotel and then take a plunge in the rooftop pool, complete with underwater music. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/40862447/new_york_ny/hotel_gansevoort.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Be as cool as Jacques Cousteau by taking scuba lessons, at first in training pools and later in open water. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7189216/new_york_ny/pan_aqua_diving.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Brave the Hudson River spray with a kayak lesson or NYC tour. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/32897650/new_york_ny/manhattan_kayak.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40103 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/38851 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/38639 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The ultimate outdoor burger haven in Madison Square Park. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41725847/new_york_ny/shake_shack.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Spontaneous cocktails make a cool splash. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11406871/brooklyn_ny/union_pool.html Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/ice_cream Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/margarita Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/waterfront Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:17:01 -0700