Take the heat off. Come spend a day at one of New York's waterparks. You'll find that careening down a hundred-foot waterslide might just be a more thrilling alternative to standing in front of your open fridge.
If you're heading to
Lake George, get soaked at
Splashwater Kingdom. Frolic in a gigantic pool with ocean-sized waves or drop 7.5 stories into the Tornado's 132-foot water funnel. Also in
the Adirondacks,
Enchanted Forest Water Safari lets you choose your level of splash, from lazy tube rides to the 280-foot slide Killermanjaro.
If you're in Western New York,
Darien Lake has long been a summer waterpark favorite. Several great waterparks are a short drive away from
New York City.
Zoom Flume Water Park is nestled in the forest and features the Black Vortex, where you rush down in total darkness. Splashdown Beach lets you take exciting raft rides, including the Half-Pipe and the 400-foot Pirate's Plunge.