How to stay cool during a Philadelphia heat wave

Find relief from the summer heat with these Philadelphia attractions including museums, public pools and skating rinks.

Why it matters: When the mercury rises, you need a plan to cool off (especially for those with children).

🏊🏽 Go swimming: Philly has opened more than a dozen public pools so far this summer with more slated through the weekend . Here is a guide to some private pools in the region.

🛥️ Go boating: Take to the rivers by renting kayaks or paddle boards on the Schuylkill or Delaware .

• Or sit back and relax on a sailboat or chartered yacht .

🍧 Sweet treats: Water ice and summer are a match made in Philly heaven. Visit John's Water Ice in the Italian Market, Famous Italian Ices in Kensington, Fred's Water Ice in Kingsessing or any of these spots around the city.

💦 Splash around: Philly's got more than 90 spray grounds, splash pads and spray parks open daily.

🖼️ Hit the museums: You can never go wrong with classics like the Philadelphia Museum of Art , Penn Museum , Barnes and Mütter Museum .

• Tucker the kids out at the Please Touch Museum , Franklin Institute or Adventure Aquarium .

🎥 See movies: Bask in the air conditioning while catching a flick at the Philadelphia Film Society , AMC locations , Cinemark in West Philly , Landmark's Ritz Five in Old City or Regal .

🛼 Get active: Stay active indoors by playing the links at Puttshack's mini-golf course at Liberty Place or don skates at Skate Plex's roller rink in Northeast Philly.

🍻 Drink in the dark: Ditch the rooftop drinking spots for speakeasies and dive bars .

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