Your ultimate guide to beating the heat in Huntsville

Apartment complex pool — Cool off with a dip in the pool. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

The National Weather Service in Huntsville predicts that afternoon heat indices will reach between 102-110 degrees throughout the week, and we know Huntsvillians are searching for ways to stay cool.

Here are the best ways we’ve beat the heat this summer:

Go to the movies

Cinemark at Bridge Street — Cinemark at The Bridge Street has the best reclining seats. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

If you need to get out of the house, head to the movies for a break from the sun and sweat. The Barbenheimer hype has finally died down which gives you the perfect opportunity to hit the theaters.

Plus, this Sunday is National Theater Day which means tickets are $4 for one day only. Here are some Huntsville theaters where you can catch a $4 flick:

Try a new restaurant with indoor seating

sushime asian bistro sushi — A dish from the new restaurant Sushime. (McCarley Northway / Hville Blast)

As nice as patio seating can be, we recommend finding some indoor dining options this time of year. Huntsville has plenty of new restaurants to try like:

Cool off with a drink

iced — We need all the ice we can get this summer. (Elizabeth Hobbs / Hville Blast)

With temperatures this high, staying hydrated is a must. Ditch the hot coffee for something over ice, or try any of these refreshing drinks for non-coffee drinkers.

Jump in the nearest body of water immediately

a boat on wheeler lake — Now would be a great time to perfect your cannon ball. (Audrey Johnson / Hville Blast)

There’s nothing quite like swimming that makes summer feel like summer.

If your neighborhood pool has closed–or you didn’t have one in the first place–you’re in luck. There’s an app like Airbnb, called Swimply, that you can use to rent pools in the Huntsville area.

Want something more natural? Huntsville has great proximity to several lakes to dive into.

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