Beat the Heat

Updated: April 28, 2006

From breezy, shaded patios to cooling spa treatments, find the best summertime retreats in Boston.

On this page:Ways to Keep Cool in Boston, More Seasonal Boston Favorites.

Ways to Keep Cool in Boston

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tia's
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    200 Atlantic Ave (Marriott Long Wharf), Boston, MA 02110 (map)

    Large outdoor patio's breezy social scene entices after-work drones and searching singles with a magnificent waterfront view.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Finz Seafood Restaurant
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    76 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970 (map)

    Head out of the city and take in cooling North Shore breezes at this Pickering Wharf restaurant.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended J.P. Licks
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    352 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

    Take a break from strolling along Newbury Street by ducking in for a refreshing scoop of sorbet.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rooftop Pool at the Colonnade Hotel
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    120 Huntington Ave (Colonnade Hotel), Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Soak in the rays and chill in the pool atop a luxury hotel.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Umi Salon
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    75 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Beat the heat by getting the hair off your neck with a stylish updo.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tiki Room
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    1 Landsdowne St, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

    If it's boiling inside Fenway, head across the street, park it on the patio and order up some tropical drinks.

  7. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Kashmir
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    279 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    The only heat on this Newbury Street Indian restaurant's sunken patio is what diners feel in their mouths.

More Seasonal Boston Favorites

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sweet Water Cafe
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    5 Boylston Pl, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

  2. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Francesca's Restaurant
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    150 Richmond St, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

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