Favorite Places to Enjoy the Summer Sun in New York

It's hot, hot, hot in New York City, but there are plenty of places to beat the summer heat. Check out my favorite places to enjoy the summer sun in New York. #SeekerChallenge

Mister Dips, Sweet & Vicious, Black Tap, Governors Island, Collective Governors Island - A New York City Retreat, Mo Gelato, The Beach at Dream Downtown, Union Square, L&B Spumoni Gardens, Coney Island

• Mister Dips in New York, United States

  
  laurenmack

  Enjoy luxe soft serve and the Manhattan skyline at Mister Dips at The William Vale.

• Sweet & Vicious in New York, United States

  
  laurenmack

  Toast the toasty weather and sip frozen margaritas at Sweet & Vicious.

• Black Tap in New York, United States

  
  laurenmack

  The home of the over-the-top Instagrammable CrazyShake milkshakes is a great spot to fuel up on burgers, beers, and shakes while escaping the heat.

• Governors Island in New York, United States

  
  laurenmack

  It hasn't opened yet, but I bet QC NY Spa on Governor's Island will be a must-visit for its Italian-style thermal pools. Counting down the days until it opens.

• Collective Governors Island - A New York City Retreat in New York, United States

  
  laurenmack

  The perfect staycation is an 8-minute water taxi ride to Governor's Island where brunch, lunch, and dinner is served and visitors can opt to stay overnight.

• Mo Gelato in New York, United States

  
  laurenmack

  One of the most authentic gelatos in NYC, there's no more delicious way to cool down with gelato!

• The Beach at Dream Downtown in New York, United States

  
  laurenmack

  When I don't want to go all the way to the beach, I go to Dream Downtown's beach!

• Union Square in New York, United States

  
  laurenmack

  One of the things I missed most about living in Taiwan was 50嵐, simply the best of the Taiwanese bubble tea chains. It's finally here in New York - both in Union Square and on Bleecker Street.

• L&B Spumoni Gardens in New York, United States

  
  laurenmack

  Cool off with authentic Italian ice and spumoni and don't forget to enjoy some Sicilian squares too at this iconic Brooklyn pizza joint.

• Coney Island in New York, United States

  
  laurenmack

  Summer isn't complete without a trip to Coney Island. Take a stroll on the boardwalk, enjoy frosty beverages while admiring the ocean, and take a dip or two in the water. Don't forget to ride the Cyclone and Wonder Wheel before grabbing a hot dog at Nathan's Famous.