Brookfield Place

For a slightly less touristy day of shopping and snacking, hit Brookfield Place in Battery Park City. The Palm-filled atrium feels summer appropriate, with all of the sunshine and none of the extreme heat. You can even pop out for some waterfront dining and drinks - the breeze should counteract the humidity.

Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St.

[Photo via @frankhalprin]

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