Over 30 Ways to Beat the New York Heat This Summer

Summer in New York is a little overdone, and the city is covered with sizzling heat. It's undeniable that heat and humidity can irritate even the tropical-weather-loving New Yorker. Therefore, with the help of advice from Mommy poppins put together a few ideas on how to have fun during a hot time in New York.

Our list includes many destinations. There are even places in the open air, as well as points with ice cream, because summer without it is simply impossible to imagine.

1. Astoria Park Pool

Visit New York City's largest outdoor pool, Astoria Park Pool, for stunning views of the RFK Bridge. Free admission.

2. Ample Hills Creamery

Enjoy the breeze as you stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge, then reward yourself with a horn from Ample Hills Creamery in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

3. Imagination Playground

The Imagination Playground is filled with cool water and foam. The kids definitely won't get hot. Free admission. More playgrounds with fountains in New York can be found here.

4. Refreshing cocktail in Black Tap

Try a huge milkshake Black Tap in three of its establishments around the city. Refresh with Cotton Candy, Cookies 'n Supreme or Brooklyn Blackout.

5. Domino Park

Cool off in the fountains at Domino Park on the Williamsburg waterfront, where you can enjoy the refreshing waterfront breeze. And then drink an ice-cold margarita from tacocins.

6. Long Island City waterfront

Head north and check out the fun water rides along the Long Island City boardwalk. Free admission.

7. Governor's Island

Ride the free (well, almost free) ferry to Governors Island for a 57-foot water slide. In addition, there are plenty of other interesting activities on this island, including kayaking and cycling. All of them are collected in this list.

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8 Pier 6 Aquatic Lab

Get wet to the skin in ultra-modern water laboratory at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Free admission.

9. Hudson Yards

Soak up the views and splash from the fountains at Bella Abzug Park, or simply cool off under the air conditioning at the variety of Hudson Yards stores.

10. Bowling

Head out to play with friends or family at one of New York's many bowling alleys to recharge your batteries under the air conditioning.

11. Ice Cream Museum

Ice cream is the cure for the heat. And in Ice Cream Museum in New York you can find a huge variety of flavors of this delicacy, as well as have fun on themed rides.

12. Bounce House

Jump, roll, somersault and catch the wind on world's largest trampolinewhen it opens in Brooklyn in mid-September. You will have so much fun that you won't even notice the heat.

13. New York Hall of Science

When the temperature rises sharply, do some educational indoor fun New York Hall of Science and see its exhibits.

14. Jones Beach

Escape the city and take a day trip to Jones Beach. And if you are drawn to more unusual adventures, then you can go to state lake beaches.

15. New York Aquarium

Visit the shark exhibit and enjoy other attractions New York Aquarium, which has finally fully reopened after the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

16. Kayaking

The cool breeze is very refreshing. If you are tired of the heat, go kayaking. We have collected the best points for him in this stuff.

17. Snug Harbor

Visit Staten Island Children's Museumlocated on the magnificent grounds of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center.

18. Coney Island

Swim in the ocean on the coast of Coney Island, and on Friday nights you can watch fireworks there. Free admission.

19. Surfing

Catch a wave and take a surf lesson at Rockaway Beach, the only NYC coast where the sport is allowed.

20. Croton Basin

Go to Croton Basin in the Bronx with its playground and fountains for extra splash fun. Free admission. More free pools in New York can be found here:.

21. Watch the whales

You can enjoy a unique day on the water with a whale watching tour. Several boats sail directly from the city docks! You can find out more about this type of holiday in New York here.

22. Rollerblading on the lake

Rollerblade on lakeside ice rink in Prospect Park, and then head to the adjacent playground with dozens of fountains for an incredible refreshment.

23. Statue of Liberty

Ride on the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. Once you're there, visit the Statue of Liberty Museum. You can see the main attraction of New York in different ways. AT this article we have described the main methods.

24. Harry Potter New York

What could be cooler than butter beer? Perhaps a wand fight, a fun photo shoot, or an abundance of Harry Potter costumes in the New York Harry Potter store. Read more about him here.

25. Fountain of the Fairs

This place is not only refreshing in the summer heat, but also mesmerizing with beauty.

26. New York Historical Society

Learn about New York City's past at DiMenna's interactive children's history museum at New York Historical Society.

27. Get out of town

If it's hot in the metropolis, maybe you should take a day trip out of town or go hiking? There are great options - we wrote about them here.

28. Floating pool

Head to the magnificent Barretto Point Park in the Bronx to visit floating pool - the only pool in New York on a barge. Free admission.

29. Explore Changing Spaces

Head to Rockefeller Plaza to view Jeppe Hines' interactive water sculpture. You'll have a hard time resisting her cooling spray, so be prepared to get wet! Free admission.

30. Visit a museum

New York City has a huge selection of historical and entertainment exhibits for museum lovers. Wherein many museums in the city can be visited for free.

31. Go on a cruise

Play tourist and walk under several New York City bridges on a cruise from circle line.

32. Take a boat trip

Go on a family boat trip on New York Harbor. For some real fun on the water, choose a speedboat Beast, which will carry you through the New York Harbor splashing.