This fun ways to beat the heat in Louisiana post is sponsored by RaceTrac. All opinions are my own.
When it comes to hot summers, Louisiana certainly doesn’t mess around! Luckily there are many ways to still get out and enjoy the summer time, despite the unbearably high temperatures and humidity we’re not so happy to have!
If you currently live in Louisiana, or will be visiting, here’s a roundup of fun ways to beat the heat in Louisiana this summer! I hope this inspires you to get out and enjoy everything Louisiana has to offer, even when the only thing you feel like doing is soak up the AC!
FUN WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT IN LOUISIANA THIS SUMMER:
INDULGE IN A COOL TREAT
When it’s summer in the south, you need to cool down as the days heat up! The #1 thing always on my to-do list in the summer time is enjoy a frozen treat! Fro-yo and snowballs are my go-to. Lately I’ve been on a huge frozen yogurt kick, which just so happens to come at a perfect time! From now through the end of July, Swirl World, RaceTrac’s in-house line of frozen yogurt, ice cream and Italian ice, is running a promotion for .79 cent cones and a sweepstakes giving you the chance to win a $300 RaceTrac gift card! That means one lucky reader residing in the states of LA, FL, GA, or TX will be the winner!!
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HANG OUT AT THE POOL
Don’t have a pool of your own? No worries! The Country Club Pool, one of New Orleans’ best kept secrets, has got you covered! If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a swim with friends, fresh food and cold drinks, then this place is for you! This makes for the ultimate summer Sunday Funday if you ask me!
TUBING ON THE RIVER
If you can’t get enough of the water scene, then you might want to also give Tiki Tubing down the river a try! This is a fun way to spend the day with a group of friends and beat the heat in Louisiana this summer!
RELAX UNDER THE OAKS
If a day in the park with a scenic view is more your style, then head on over to City Park and relax under one of the big beautiful mossy oak trees! There’s lots of shade here, which is a must have in the middle of a Louisiana summer. City Park is great for picnicking, people watching, reading a book, or just chilling or taking a mid-day nap. The day is yours!
LOUISIANA BREWERY TRAIL
If staying indoors and soaking up the AC is more your scene, then you can’t go wrong with adventuring through the Louisiana Brewery Trail! Louisiana has enough breweries, wineries, and distilleries to keep you occupied all summer long! 
How will you beat the heat in Louisiana this summer? Do you have anything fun planned?!
Candy Calderon says
Your tips are so good that they can apply anywhere! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Olivia Stacey says
It has been incredibly hot and humid in Florida as well! I’m definitely going to put a few of these tips into action here in the Sunshine State. Thanks for sharing.
Stay cool : )
xoxo,
Liv
http://www.livslookbook.com
Deborah says
The brewery trail sounds fun! Also tiki tubing on the river! Perfect summertime activities!
Laura B. says
Love all your tips! These will be great in Miami!
Laura B.
Ruthie says
Your tips are so great!!!The brewery trail sounds fun! Thank you for sharing!!
Natasha Stoneking says
well now i am dying for a visit!!!
Ashley DTKAustin says
These are ALL such amazing tips! It’s beyond hot in Texas, it makes it hard to want to leave the house!
Nicole Green says
Ice cream and tubing are my absolute favorite ways to survive the summer heat and humidity.
Megan says
Hanging out in the pool is one of my favorite ways to beat the heat. I sweet treat doesn’t hurt too!
Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com
Betsy says
I wish we had a pool that we could go to. Used to have one at our building but not at the new place.
Dia All The Things I Do says
I’m not in Lousiana, i’m in Texas but we get pretty hot. The best way I’ve found to beat the head has been leaving the state lol but for me it’s all about staying hydrated. I always have a colg water bottle in tow.
Jessica Bradshaw says
These are such fun ideas. I live in Dallas and battle the heat too, so I will for sure put these to the test this summer.
Jenny says
These are all great ideas! We like to float the river here in TX as well.
Ashley says
These are great tips for beating the heat! I love floating on the lake here in Washington!
Sharon says
Pool and sweet treats are my way to cool down in summer, too!
Willow says
I live in Tucson where we are already experiencing 100 degree temps. I have been making popsicles ever since it got hot. Now I just need to head over to the pool – which is in walking distance so I have no excuse not to!
Debbie Savage says
Great post! Ice cream makes everything all better in my world!
xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com
Nita Mann says
So many great tips!! We’ll be spending a lot of our time by the pool this weekend! <3
Amanda says
These sound like fun and the swirl looks SO good!
Maggie says
Great tips! Also that ice cream looks SO good!!
Lauren says
These tips are great – and that marina view is so pretty!
Lauren | http://www.discodaydream.com
Angela Holmes says
Great tips! Love all this tips. Thanks for sharing, I love hanging out in pool to beat the summer it is the best way to beat summer I think.