Surviving NYC's heat 🥵 - Activities, packing list & a vital travel tip

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In this week’s newsletter:

🎫 Events We Love This Week: July 15-22 - Movies with an unbeatable view & free rock climbing (or bouldering) at gyms across NYC

🍸 You’ll Have to Check It Out - A bartender’s recommendation that exceeded expectations

🥵 Surviving NYC’s Heat - You know we’ll cover ice cream spots, but that’s only the beginning

On we go. 👇

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Events We Love This Week: July 15-22, 2026

In the city this week? Here are some fun events we’re keeping an eye on.

Free Climbing for Global Climbing Day - Saturday, July 18

Few activities incorporate full-body exercise, mental work, and often getting your ass absolutely kicked by a wall. Luckily, bouldering and rock climbing have you covered.

Whether you’re an avid climber or are brand new, you can climb for free this Saturday, July 18, part of Global Climbing Day.

The North Face is partnering with Movement Gym to offer free climbing and gear rental, one day only. With multiple locations across the city (and the United States), it’s a great way to beat the heat, for free!

Movies with a View at Brooklyn Bridge Park - Thursdays, Now through September

Originally launched in 2000, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Movies With a View has welcomed over half a million moviegoers.

This summer you can take in movies showcased on a giant screen, with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop. Showings, all from 6-11 pm, include:

• Bend It Like Beckham (July 16)

• The Talented Mr. Ripley (July 23)

• Clueless (July 30)

• Jurassic Park (August 6)

• and many more!

It’s free, but showing up early is highly encouraged.

You’ll Have to Check It Out - BELTANE

During a recent post-World Cup viewing evening out with a buddy, we stumbled upon a phenomenal happy hour at Hole in the Wall Flatiron (also recommend).

Wanting another drink before ending the night, we scoured Google Maps for nearby spots, but nothing struck our fancy.

So, we asked our server where she liked to drink.

“Ohhhh, you’ve gotta try BELTANE. Even my coworker who never has anything positive to say absolutely loved that spot.”

Anddddd the ask your server for a recommendation game won AGAIN.

BELTANE struck the perfect blend of cocktail bar meets neighborhood bar meets casual energy.

Friendly staff, water on tap we could grab ourselves (always a plus), and cocktails that punched well above their price point (around $17).

Lagavulin + Coke? Who would have thought!

Check out BELTANE near Union Square here.

Surviving NYC’s Summer Heat: A Guide

New York City can be very hot, humid, and sticky during the summer months. Additionally, June is one of the wettest months in New York City.

This makes for an interesting and unique experience when traveling to New York in the summer.

In this article, we’re going to help you prepare for NYC’s summer heat with tips on:

• Understanding the challenge of the subways

• Packing for the heat

• Things to do

• The best food and drink options for hot summer days in New York City

• A common travel challenge in the summer

Until next time,

Ashley & Devin from Better Together Here 😎

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