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Beat the heat in Connecticut

It's hot out there. Here's how you can cool down.

By Lidia Ryan
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  • Go to the beach
One of the benefits of living in Fairfield County, is the Long Island Sound is a quick drive away (or walk if you're lucky enough). Here's what Yelp has to say about SW Connecticut's beaches.  Photo: Nuria Ryan

    Go to the beach

    One of the benefits of living in Fairfield County, is the Long Island Sound is a quick drive away (or walk if you're lucky enough). Here's what Yelp has to say about SW Connecticut's beaches.

    Go to the beach

    One of the benefits of living in Fairfield County, is the Long Island Sound is a quick drive away (or walk if you're lucky enough). Here's what Yelp has to say about SW Connecticut's beaches.

    Photo: Nuria Ryan
    Go to the beach One of the benefits of living in Fairfield...Photo-4921782.86543 -
  • Rent a beach house
If a day at the beach isn't enough, rent a cottage and spend a whole week (or more) on one of Connecticut's beaches. Check out some popular spots for beach rentals in the state.  Photo: Autumn Driscoll / Connecticut Post

    Rent a beach house

    If a day at the beach isn't enough, rent a cottage and spend a whole week (or more) on one of Connecticut's beaches. Check out some popular spots for beach rentals in the state.

    Rent a beach house

    If a day at the beach isn't enough, rent a cottage and spend a whole week (or more) on one of Connecticut's beaches. Check out some popular spots for beach rentals in the state.

    Photo: Autumn Driscoll
    Rent a beach house If a day at the beach isn't enough,...Photo-6335815.86543 -
  • Swim in a waterfall
Many of SW Connecticut's state parks happen to be beaches, but when it's
 really hot out, a shady wooded area and ice cold fresh water might be 
what you need. Kent Falls in Kent offers hiking trails, a picnic area 
and of course a waterfall you can either enjoy from afar or cool off 
under. Check out other lakes, waterfalls and swimming holes in 
Connecticut.  Photo: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media / Connecticut Post

    Swim in a waterfall

    Many of SW Connecticut's state parks happen to be beaches, but when it's really hot out, a shady wooded area and ice cold fresh water might be what you need. Kent Falls in Kent offers hiking trails, a picnic area and of course a waterfall you can either enjoy from afar or cool off under. Check out other lakes, waterfalls and swimming holes in Connecticut.

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    Swim in a waterfall

    Many of SW Connecticut's state parks happen to be beaches, but when it's really hot out, a shady wooded area and ice cold fresh water might be what you need. Kent Falls in Kent offers

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    Photo: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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  • Take a boat out
Candlewood Lake is a popular boating spot; it spans five towns and is the largest lake in the state. It's certainly not the only option, though. Here's a list of the state's marinas.  Photo: Michael Duffy / The News-Times

    Take a boat out

    Candlewood Lake is a popular boating spot; it spans five towns and is the largest lake in the state. It's certainly not the only option, though. Here's a list of the state's marinas.

    Take a boat out

    Candlewood Lake is a popular boating spot; it spans five towns and is the largest lake in the state. It's certainly not the only option, though. Here's a list of the state's marinas.

    Photo: Michael Duffy
    Take a boat out Candlewood Lake is a popular boating spot;...Photo-4877976.86543 -
  • Take a ferry
You don't have to brave the LIE to take a mini vacation to Long Island - take a relaxing ferry ride instead. You can also grab a boat to Block Island. Ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson, Long IslandFerry from New London to Orient Point, Long IslandFerry from New London to Block Island

    Take a ferry

    You don't have to brave the LIE to take a mini vacation to Long Island - take a relaxing ferry ride instead. You can also grab a boat to Block Island.

    Ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson, Long Island
    Ferry from New London to Orient Point, Long Island
    Ferry from New London to Block Island

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    Take a ferry

    You don't have to brave the LIE to take a mini vacation to Long Island - take a relaxing ferry ride instead. You can also grab a boat to Block Island.

    Ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson, Long

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  • Take an island cruise
Take a ferry ride to Sheffield Island off Norwalk or around the Thimble Islands just off the shore of Stony Creek. There are 365 islands in the chain. Find out more about Connecticut island cruises.  Photo: Shoreline Aerial Photography, Getty Images / AP2012

    Take an island cruise

    Take a ferry ride to Sheffield Island off Norwalk or around the Thimble Islands just off the shore of Stony Creek. There are 365 islands in the chain. Find out more about Connecticut island cruises.

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    Take an island cruise

    Take a ferry ride to Sheffield Island off Norwalk or around the Thimble Islands just off the shore of Stony Creek. There are 365 islands in the chain. Find out more about Connecticut

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    Photo: Shoreline Aerial Photography, Getty Images
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  • Get some ice cream
Ice cream is a summertime staple, but not all ice cream is created equal. Here's a guide to the best ice cream in the area.  Photo: Autumn Driscoll / Connecticut Post

    Get some ice cream

    Ice cream is a summertime staple, but not all ice cream is created equal. Here's a guide to the best ice cream in the area.

    Get some ice cream

    Ice cream is a summertime staple, but not all ice cream is created equal. Here's a guide to the best ice cream in the area.

    Photo: Autumn Driscoll
    Get some ice cream Ice cream is a summertime staple, but not...Photo-310544.86543 -
  • Have a beer
For many people, hot days = cold beers. Don't just go for the usual choice, try one of Connecticut's many locally-brewed choices. Click here to see Connecticut's growing list of breweries   Photo: Lindsay Niegelberg / Stamford Advocate

    Have a beer

    For many people, hot days = cold beers. Don't just go for the usual choice, try one of Connecticut's many locally-brewed choices. Click here to see Connecticut's growing list of breweries 

    Have a beer

    For many people, hot days = cold beers. Don't just go for the usual choice, try one of Connecticut's many locally-brewed choices. Click here to see Connecticut's growing list of breweries 

    Photo: Lindsay Niegelberg
    Have a beer For many people, hot days = cold beers....Photo-3360194.86543 -
  • Dine al fresco
You may gravitate towards an air-conditioned restaurant on a hot day, but a nice breeze can be even better - especially near the water. Try Down the Hatch in Brookfield. It's the only restaurant on the Candlewood Lake, and you can get to it by car or boat. Click here for a full list of outdoor restaurants in SW CT.  Photo: Chris Ware / The News-Times

    Dine al fresco

    You may gravitate towards an air-conditioned restaurant on a hot day, but a nice breeze can be even better - especially near the water. Try Down the Hatch in Brookfield. It's the only restaurant on the Candlewood Lake, and you can get to it by car or boat. Click here for a full list of outdoor restaurants in SW CT.

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    Dine al fresco

    You may gravitate towards an air-conditioned restaurant on a hot day, but a nice breeze can be even better - especially near the water. Try Down the Hatch in Brookfield. It's the only restaurant

    ... more
    Photo: Chris Ware
    Dine al fresco You may gravitate towards an air-conditioned...Photo-249443.86543 -
  • Go fishing
If you don't want to go out for dinner, catch your own. With so many lakes, rivers and beaches in Connecticut, there are plenty of fishing opportunities. Click here for Connecticut's fishing rules before you head out. Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Connecticut Post

    Go fishing

    If you don't want to go out for dinner, catch your own. With so many lakes, rivers and beaches in Connecticut, there are plenty of fishing opportunities. Click here for Connecticut's fishing rules before you head out.

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    Go fishing

    If you don't want to go out for dinner, catch your own. With so many lakes, rivers and beaches in Connecticut, there are plenty of fishing opportunities. Click here for Connecticut's fishing rules

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    Photo: Brian A. Pounds
    Go fishing If you don't want to go out for dinner,...Photo-5091254.86543 -
  • Make your own wind
If you're in need of a cool breeze, make one by zip lining - or even 
skydiving. Check out some places in Connecticut where thrill seekers
 can do both. Click here to see where you can find adventure in Connecticut.  Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Connecticut Post

    Make your own wind

    If you're in need of a cool breeze, make one by zip lining - or even skydiving. Check out some places in Connecticut where thrill seekers can do both. Click here to see where you can find adventure in Connecticut.

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    Make your own wind

    If you're in need of a cool breeze, make one by zip lining - or even skydiving. Check out some places in Connecticut where thrill seekers can do both. Click here to see where you can

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    Photo: Brian A. Pounds
    Make your own wind If you're in need of a cool breeze,...Photo-3060289.86543 -
  • Take a water trail
When it's too hot to hit a hiking trail, try a water one. Connecticut is
 home to water trails where you can kayak or canoe your way through the 
wooded landscape. Click here for a list of water trails.  Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Connecticut Post

    Take a water trail

    When it's too hot to hit a hiking trail, try a water one. Connecticut is home to water trails where you can kayak or canoe your way through the wooded landscape. Click here for a list of water trails.

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    Take a water trail

    When it's too hot to hit a hiking trail, try a water one. Connecticut is home to water trails where you can kayak or canoe your way through the wooded landscape. Click here for a list of

    ... more
    Photo: Brian A. Pounds
    Take a water trail When it's too hot to hit a hiking...Photo-5030095.86543 -
  • Drift in the river
Take a three-mile tube ride down the Farmington River. Farmington River Tubing rents out specially designed river tubes and life jackets. Find out more.  Photo: TOM REEL, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

    Drift in the river

    Take a three-mile tube ride down the Farmington River. Farmington River Tubing rents out specially designed river tubes and life jackets. Find out more.

    Drift in the river

    Take a three-mile tube ride down the Farmington River. Farmington River Tubing rents out specially designed river tubes and life jackets. Find out more.

    Photo: TOM REEL, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
    Drift in the river Take a three-mile tube ride down the...Photo-1052181.86543 -
  • Take the kids to a water park
Cool off on a water slide or make some breeze on a roller coaster. Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury and Lake Compounce Family Theme Park in Bristol are two of the most popular amusement parks in the state. They aren't the only options though. Check out five water theme parks in and around Connecticut.  Photo: Brian Koonz

    Take the kids to a water park

    Cool off on a water slide or make some breeze on a roller coaster. Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury and Lake Compounce Family Theme Park in Bristol are two of the most popular amusement parks in the state. They aren't the only options though. Check out five water theme parks in and around Connecticut.

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    Take the kids to a water park

    Cool off on a water slide or make some breeze on a roller coaster. Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury and Lake Compounce Family Theme Park in Bristol are two of the most popular

    ... more
    Photo: Brian Koonz
    Take the kids to a water park Cool off on a water slide or...Photo-1098652.86543 -
  • Get up in the air
A clear summer day is perfect for aerial sightseeing - in a plane or a balloon. Adventure Balloon RideSport Flying of Connecticut Photo: Neil Barris, Associated Press

    Get up in the air

    A clear summer day is perfect for aerial sightseeing - in a plane or a balloon.

    Adventure Balloon Ride
    Sport Flying of Connecticut

    Get up in the air

    A clear summer day is perfect for aerial sightseeing - in a plane or a balloon.

    Adventure Balloon Ride
    Sport Flying of Connecticut

    Photo: Neil Barris, Associated Press
    Get up in the air A clear summer day is perfect for aerial...Photo-6355763.86543 -
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