NYC based. I feel like as soon as Covid restrictions loosened up, it turned summer & now it’s way too hot to do anything outside. I don’t enjoy parks, botanical gardens, & outdoor dining in sweltering sun & humidity. Anyone else in the same boat and have suggestions of alternative things to do (inside or outside the house)?

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Sitting under a tree with ice cream and a cold drink is all I got. I feel you though, not much to do indoors here and even with the outdoor dining, I still prefer ordering Seamless to my air conditioned apartment.

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Morgenstern’s is probably my favorite ice cream shop in the world. Oh my god Emacks though - those cones??? Definitely checking them out tonight 😍

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Op I try to go out for walks by the river in the evening once the sun is read to set. It gets much cooler in the evening and you can enjoy the nice weather

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I usually do this on the weekdays after work! It’s such a nice way to decompress. Now if I could get myself motivated to run the river like all the people I’ve seen lately...

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You really can’t find something to do in New York City in the summertime?

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We’re going to Long Beach tomorrow. Via LIRR.

OP will be on here complaining about cold weather in 3 months

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Haha no way! I love cold weather. I’m almost migraine-less all of fall & winter! & NYC is so beautiful in the colder months.

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Unfortunately, those are the main options. Unless you have access to a pool.

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The TWA Hotel’s pool is open, but you have to be a guest

I’m a winter gal too OP! Luckily it’s cooling down by the day. Can’t wait for October 😁

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I think they’ll have heat lamps and we’ll have to wear coats. Besides, global warming!

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How about visiting some of the places that have opened now eg Bronx Zoo or Botanical Gardens?

I was in a bookstore for the first time in months yesterday and it was amazing.

First.world.problems. Say it with me now...

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What do you normally like to do?

230 Fifth is open. I imagine other rooftop bars are open too. I’ve heard there are rooftop / patio evening concerts too.

I rented a house with a pool 🏊‍♀️

Connecticut, had to come back to my apartment for 5 days because I didn’t have power though

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