Community Corner
5 Ways to Cool Down in Rochester Today
We're in the midst of summer. Here's how you can chill out today.
It's summer and it's hot. We're here to help.
Here are five ways to cool down this week in Rochester.
1. Enjoy Wet & Wild Wednesdays Today at Museum
Bring the kids to Van Hoosen Museum, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, from noon-2 p.m. today for music from Guy Louis, slip and slides, the fire engine sprinkler and wading in Stoney Creek. $3 per person aged 2 and up.2. Grab Some Frozen Yogurt
The Rochester area has an abundance of frozen yogurt shops. Here are some options:- Sweet Island Yogurt: Bill Brandreth and Larry Winkelmann opened owntown Rochester's only frozen yogurt shop last year.
- Bloomberry Yogurt: It's located in the Papa Joe's plaza at Rochester and Tienken roads.
- Yummie Yogurt: It's in the works at the Village of Rochester Hills this summer. Yummie Yogurt is a family-owned shop based in Farmington Hills.
- Yogurt City Frozen Yogurt: This shop is opening soon in the Target plaza on Rochester Road. It's one of five Michigan locations for the national yogurt shop planned this year.
- TCBY: It's name implies it's "The Country's Best Yogurt." It is located in the Hollywood Market plaza at the corner of Tienken and Rochester roads.
- CoolYo Frozen Yogurt: Located in the Buddy's Plaza across from Oakland University
- Orange Leaf: Orange Leaf, based in Oklahoma City, opened in the plaza anchored by Big Boy and Bar Louie, near Urban Dog.
3. I Scream, You Scream for Ice Cream
Why not go big when the weather gets hot? Dairy Queen, 743 N Main St., is one of Rochester's most popular destinations for cool treats, but you can also grab a scoop at Rockin' Cupcakes, 6930 N Rochester Road. Or you can grab burgers and a shake at Red Knapp's downtown, 304 S. Main St., or at Jake's Wayback Burgers, 2595 S. Rochester Road in Rochester Hills.4. Jump in the Pool!
On a hot July day, why not jump into a pool? What's that? You don't have one? No worries. A while back we compiled a list of pools in the Rochester area, along with membership information.5. Grab a Cold, Locally Made Brew
For our readers 21 years of age and older, why not grab a cold brew at Rochester Mills Beer Company? The beer is made locally, and they have a few summer-friendly favorites, including Lazy Daze and Water Street Wheat. For the kids and non-drinkers, grab a root beer! Always enjoy your beverages responsibly and in moderation.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
