Five spots to keep it cool in Queens this week

1. Try the “Iceland” sauna room at Spa Castle

Relax, rejuvenate, and freshen up at this massive spa in College Point. Sip cucumber water and enjoy the cool bath, which apparently helps boost the immune system too.

2. Chill out in the Queens Library

Get caught up with your book club assignment, play chess or Scrabble, meet homework mentors, and enjoy a ton of other activities at your local library. Book and AC are a winning combination.

3. Go kayaking at the LIC Boathouse

For those willing to exercise in this heat, join a paddling trip to Brooklyn Bridge Park this Saturday. Hopefully being on the water will be tolerable; just don’t forget your sunscreen.

4. Play in the sprinklers at Elmhurst Park’s playground

Fountains and sprinklers abound in this awesome kids playground. Bring swimsuits and towels and let your kids play in the spray.

5. Get your Italian ice fix from the Lemon Ice King of Corona

With flavors from real fruit like peach, blueberry, and sour apple, these guys know what’s cool. They’ve been at it for 60 years. An excerpt from their “Ode to The Lemon Ice King” sums up the experience:

To lick the cup, life’s fleeting pleasure —
An absolute New York refresher treasure
How many tastes
How many smiles
How many mmmmmmmmms
Impossible to measure!

Image source: The East vs West blog