Published June 23, 2019
Creative Ways to Chill Out and Cool Down This Summer
Summer is starting to heat up and you’re likely starting sweat it out! As the temps climb, we’re all looking for ways to keep cool. From delicious treats, icy cold drinks, and local spots to cool yourself down, this list has you covered!
Take a look at our favorite places in Philly, the suburbs, and at the Jersey Shore to beat the heat and chill out during these sweltering summer months.
Ice Cream
Ice cream is a natural fit when you’re looking to cool off in the summertime. Whether from a cup or a cone, you can’t go wrong with these local institutions!
116 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA
2222 S. Valley Forge Rd.
Lansdale, PA
9510 Ventnor Ave.
Margate City, NJ
Iced Coffee
Need some caffeine a chance to cool off? Check out these cool coffee spots to grab a delicious iced coffee or ice-cold frothy coffee drink!
1919 Alter Street
Philadelphia, PA
812 Fayette St.
Conshohocken, PA
108 N. Dorset Ave.
Ventnor City, NJ
Popsicles and Ice Cream Sandwiches
Refreshment on a stick or in the form of an ice cream sandwich can make you feel like a kid again! Grab an icy cold treat and enjoy a taste of childhood and chow down on some mobile air conditioning.
Various Locations
Philadelphia, PA
7307 Ventnor Ave.
Ventnor City, NJ
Water Ice
This Italian specialty is a Philly staple. Cool down with some of the best around at these favorite purveyors of chilly water ice!
Various Locations
Philadelphia and Havertown, PA
514 E. Main St.
Norristown, PA
Mento’s Italian Ice and Ice Cream
5305 Ventnor Ave.
Ventnor, NJ
Bubble Tea
Bubble tea is a great treat that cools you down and always delights with those tasty tapioca bubbles! These area spots are fun places to grab yourself a cooling glass of tea!
145 N. 10thSt.
Philadelphia, PA
510 Hamilton Commons
Mays Landing, NJ
132 N. 10thSt.
Philadelphia, PA
Calorie Free Ways to Beat the Heat
While delicious, you can’t eat ice cream every single day of the summer months. (Or at least that’s what we hear!) But you can check out some of these other options for other fun ways to cool down in the area.
Libraries
The library is an underappreciated place to cool down in the summer months. From awesome air conditioned events to summer reading programs, don’t count out a trip to your local library for a cooldown this summer. Check out these links to connect with your nearest library!
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Atlantic County Library System
Spraygrounds
If you don’t have access to a pool and want a quick way to refresh yourself and the kids, a sprayground provides a fun way to take the temperature down! Check out these local parks offering summer sprinkler fun.
Montgomery Township Spray Park
1030 Horsham Rd.
Montgomeryville, PA
251 Manatawny St.
Pottstown, PA
18thSt. and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA
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