Although summer will be over before we know it, we all know the summer heat can linger longer than anticipated. If you find yourself feeling bogged down by the summer heat and humidity, there are several things you can do throughout the state that will give you the relief you need. The following are 12 things you should definitely do on a hot summer day in Ohio when you need to beat the heat.

  1. Escape to your favorite lake.

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  1. Check out the Velvet Ice Cream Company and Ye Old Mill in Utica for an inside look into the production of the world’s favorite summer treat— and for some smooth, freshly made ice cream of course.

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  1. Go to Soak City, Zoombezi Bay, or any other water park for all the fun in the sun you could ever imagine.

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  1. Take refuge from the sun’s rays within the beautiful gorges, caves and waterfalls of Old Man’s Cave at Hocking Hills State Park.

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  1. Visit your local movie theater to escape the heat (if even for just a couple hours) and catch a film.

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  1. Take a dip in your favorite secret/not-so-secret swimming hole.

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  1. Explore one of Ohio’s many (and often free of charge) museums and be enlightened about the country/state you call home (and cooled off in the comfort of AC.)

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  1. Chase waterfalls. They’re scattered all throughout Ohio.

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  1. Grab the hose and wash your car the old-fashioned way.

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  1. Explore the Ohio Caverns, (located in West Liberty) or the Seneca Caverns, (located in Bellevue) to escape the sun’s rays and release your inner adventurer.

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  1. Learn to kayak or canoe down your favorite creek or lake.

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  1. Take a drive with the top down (or the AC cranked up) for the sake of taking a drive to remind yourself just how beautiful the state you live in really is.

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What do you like to do to beat the heat? What other unique features or attractions are there in Ohio that help you cool off during the summer?

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