Cool activities in NYC to beat the heat this summer

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• The Dream Machine through July; Happy-Go-Lucky through July 8; The Egg House through June 27; and a number of food pop-ups.” data-id=”118799064″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/11864_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.18799064″/>

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• New York Aquarium’s new exhibit “Ocean Wonders: Sharks!” (opening June 30) and cool off as you learn about 115 marine species and 18 different kinds of sharks and rays in tanks that allow them to both glide above your head and meet you at eye level. The new 57,500-square-foot building that houses the exhibit is actually wrapped in a “shimmer wall” — a flowing work of art comprising 33,000 small aluminum flaps — and includes a rooftop classroom and deck with a sweeping view of the Coney Island boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean. Not a bad way to stay out of the sun. (Surf Avenue & West 8th Street at Coney Island) ” data-id=”119290014″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/5501_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.19290014″/>

When it’s hot, I mean, really hot in the city, there’s not a lot to inspire you to leave your AC unit behind and venture out into the steamy streets of New York City.

While there are museums and movie theaters you can go to for some temporary relief, there’s so much more you can do to stay cool and still have fun.

We’ve gathered a few ideas for an exciting day out of the sun and off the streets that can smell like a portable potty. You’ll thank us later.